Which saws do you prefer in the woods??

[timbernut]

Find it hard to believe they only allow two hours: if it's under warranty it's fix or replace ( manufacturer's responsibility ). We have had two 550 cranks go same day ( under 6mths old ), 20mth old 560 crank n engine casing ( the new one has an extra internal bolt to improve seal ), one of 550 then had pot n piston failure ( at 18mths old ) all fixed no quarrel from husky. The only problem dealer had was our sarky comments. As an aside I've been told a lot of the running problems with the auto tune saws is because they are tested/run up on Aspen then tight arses like me put normal fuel in and they don't like it (want to run on Aspen but we use over 25lt a day on forestry jobs and I'm finding it hard to justify another increase in rates! )

Gone on more than I meant to but anyone agree? : )

[jay2578]

Our supplier, Angus Chainsaws, provide excellent service. Often they will pick up the bit of kit, and return it in good time, if they can`t do the fix on site. Sometimes there may be a slight delay whilst they check with Stihl if the saw etc is still under warranty but it only ever adds a day or two.

As for the thread title- I use the 441 with 20" bar for the bulk of the work I do, just prefer the extra power and bar length. As a note, I prefer the oregon chains as I`ve had several stihl chains let go on me.

[THE88MAN]

Find it hard to believe they only allow two hours: if it's under warranty it's fix or replace ( manufacturer's responsibility ). We have had two 550 cranks go same day ( under 6mths old ), 20mth old 560 crank n engine casing ( the new one has an extra internal bolt to improve seal ), one of 550 then had pot n piston failure ( at 18mths old ) all fixed no quarrel from husky. The only problem dealer had was our sarky comments. As an aside I've been told a lot of the running problems with the auto tune saws is because they are tested/run up on Aspen then tight arses like me put normal fuel in and they don't like it (want to run on Aspen but we use over 25lt a day on forestry jobs and I'm finding it hard to justify another increase in rates! )

Gone on more than I meant to but anyone agree? : )

I care not if it takes them 2 hours or 22,got my 550 and 560 back,550 snapped the crank in 3 minutes,560 rattled like nails in a washing machine.I've had a 'sincere' apology and expect replacement saws very soon,how can you be a husky dealer and not even have the autotune plug in box? no vac test/pressure test etc etc I'm guessing.i'm a complete dinosaur but even I move with the times

[timbernut]

I care not if it takes them 2 hours or 22,got my 550 and 560 back,550 snapped the crank in 3 minutes,560 rattled like nails in a washing machine.I've had a 'sincere' apology and expect replacement saws very soon,how can you be a husky dealer and not even have the autotune plug in box? no vac test/pressure test etc etc I'm guessing.i'm a complete dinosaur but even I move with the times

 

 

They sound like another pseudo dealer jumpin on the woody wagon, our dealer Rouse Power are really good

[jnoon]

First day with 372 today on new pot and piston it's going we'll, used a 390xp aswell corrrggghhh they go we'll with rakers down

 

 

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[spudulike]

First day with 372 today on new pot and piston it's going we'll, used a 390xp aswell corrrggghhh they go we'll with rakers down

 

 

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Thats good news Josh, glad it worked out. The 346XP looks sweet:thumbup:

[jnoon]

Thats good news Josh, glad it worked out. The 346XP looks sweet:thumbup:

 

 

Spud took them 6 1/2 weeks, when it's run I'm might be up to you for a tweak, ( when warranty runs out) chap I was with today wants his 390 ported, can you do much with them?? Good gains??

 

so the 346 is still my favourite saw by far thanks, 👍

 

 

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[Eddy_t]

I care not if it takes them 2 hours or 22,got my 550 and 560 back,550 snapped the crank in 3 minutes,560 rattled like nails in a washing machine.I've had a 'sincere' apology and expect replacement saws very soon,how can you be a husky dealer and not even have the autotune plug in box? no vac test/pressure test etc etc I'm guessing.i'm a complete dinosaur but even I move with the times

 

 

The auto tune plug-in is damn expensive, £400ish last time I priced it up, although the pressure/vac tester is inexcusable

 

 

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[THE88MAN]

The auto tune plug-in is damn expensive, £400ish last time I priced it up, although the pressure/vac tester is inexcusable

 

 

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Is a main dealer authorised to do this warranty work by husky without this equipment??!!

[Eddy_t]

Is a main dealer authorised to do this warranty work by husky without this equipment??!!

 

 

Yes, just not on auto tune carbs

 

 

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