Do new saws need running in?

[Big T]

Hiya,

 

I recently bought an echo cs280wes. It's a real nice lightweight saw and I'm very happy with it! However it does seem slow to pick up revs and I don't think it's revving out as it should. So my question is do new saws need running in and will the performance get better with use? Might seem like a stupid question but I have never had the luxury of having a brand new saw before!

[mendiplogs]

Hiya,

 

I recently bought an echo cs280wes. It's a real nice lightweight saw and I'm very happy with it! However it does seem slow to pick up revs and I don't think it's revving out as it should. So my question is do new saws need running in and will the performance get better with use? Might seem like a stupid question but I have never had the luxury of having a brand new saw before!

 

Hi big not on my 560 mate thanks jon

[10 Bears]

No they should be factory ready. Perhaps the hi/low jets aren't set properly?

[Big T]

No they should be factory ready. Perhaps the hi/low jets aren't set properly?

 

That's kinda what I thought, might have to get it tuned then. Cheers for the replies!

[10 Bears]

It should be in the manual that came with it, telling you how to retune it yourself - or at least how to set back to 'factory setting'.

 

Its pretty easy to do yourself, but as its new I'm sure the shop you got it from (assuming it wasn't on-line) would tweak them for you.

[Ty Unnos]

I also have 280wes and would be interested to know if you manage to get any more out of it.

 

Mine also seems a bit slow to pick up and rev out.

 

The best thing I have found for it was to swap to a 10" bar as it is much more nippy.

 

I think this is the right tool for adjusting the carb:

 

Carburettor Adjusting Tool Screwdriver For Walbro & Zama Carbs D Shaped | eBay

[Big T]

I will have a go at adjusting the carb and see what happens! Might just be a case of that's how these saws run if you have the same issues!

[Big T]

Out of interest where did you get the 10" bar and chain and roughly how much?

[slim reaper]

I have a cs260tes which has the same engine, it has a 10" bar from new.and has no issues with pick up at all.

[slim reaper]

Out of interest where did you get the 10" bar and chain and roughly how much?

 

part no 100SDEA041

 

https://www.chainsdirect.co.uk/sdea041/2334-OREGON-10-Double-Guard-Guide-Bar-100SDEA041.html

 

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