The t540xp Thread.

[Treespotter]

I have run the t540 a few times since purchase and noticed the chain runs quite slack is this by design or have I missed something?

Depending where you're coming from its either normal or not normal. When you come from any brand of chainsaw using Oregon chains it's normal.

When you come from Stihl saws using Stihl branded chains this seems abnormal.

Oregon (or for that matter any brand other than Stihl) needs more re tensioning.

Stihl is the better brand when it comes to saw chains.

[MWArb]

Depending where you're coming from its either normal or not normal. When you come from any brand of chainsaw using Oregon chains it's normal.

When you come from Stihl saws using Stihl branded chains this seems abnormal.

Oregon (or for that matter any brand other than Stihl) needs more re tensioning.

Stihl is the better brand when it comes to saw chains.

 

This is good info.. I use Oregon on my other saws (all husky) an I have noticed this but as soon as the bank balance allows this year it'll be a Stihl full chisel chain for the 540. Thanks

[coleman]

for all its faults I still prefer oregon. sure it stretches a bit but its easier to get better results when sharpening

[Old Mill Tree Care]

So it's been a while now and I wondered what bars people are using on their 540t, if not the supplied bar?

Thanks.

[JimM]

Still using the supplied bar. Wearing ok.

[aiden]

does anyone notice it seems a real pain to start the

saw in the wet?

[Ian C]

No problem here.

[aiden]

must be my saw think i going send back for tune up, as in the wet it dont start on first or even second pull

[Philmypower]

Well after 5 pages of reading, I ordered mine from honeybrothers today, along with a 560 xpg to keep her company and my hands warm

[Stubby]

Still using the supplied bar. Wearing ok.

 

I noticed mine was slightly bent today , the techlite one supplied .