346xp (50cc) feeling a little tired.

[bobh]

I would have thought that if

1. The owner of the saw approached you and asked for the work to be done

2. You explain what the work will achieve in terms of extra performance possibly also pointing out that this may or may not mean that the saws safety features may not work as designed by the manufacturer.

3. You explain that the saw should be for personal use only and not used by employees etc

Then I'd have thought you would be in the clear if anything went wrong.

[Dazonit]

if a person asks for a saw porting then as adults that is there choice any saw is dangerous if not used properly or in the wrong hands but a disclaimer might be the way to go to cover yourself

[adw]

Really sorry to have opened this can of worms, i think a disclamer is the answer, for your own peace of mind.

[Stubby]

Really sorry to have opened this can of worms, i think a disclamer is the answer, for your own peace of mind.

 

I think it all bollox really . A ported saw runs more efficient gets the job done quicker and is less tiring . I think if anything that makes it safer than stock . just me .....

[spudulike]

I would have thought that if

1. The owner of the saw approached you and asked for the work to be done

2. You explain what the work will achieve in terms of extra performance possibly also pointing out that this may or may not mean that the saws safety features may not work as designed by the manufacturer.

3. You explain that the saw should be for personal use only and not used by employees etc

Then I'd have thought you would be in the clear if anything went wrong.

 

Funny enough, that is pretty much what I do and it has made a few think, especially as employers - not too clever handing a modded saw to an employee to do your work. I prefer to be 100% honest in what I do!

 

ADW - no issue, it has come up before and there are pros and cons to the arguments. This only started when I got a bit bored in the workshop and grew a bit and then guys asked me to do their saws.

 

I am thinking I need to draw up a contract that states clearly what the implications are and point out possible dangers.

 

In reality, a ported saw allows larger cutting with a lighter powerhead so less fatigue on the body and less risk of fatigue related problems but that is one part of the story.

 

Thanks for the suggestions!

[Owen Green]

I can only say good things about the 372 you ported for me, it's a fantastic saw and I honestly don't think it's any more dangerous than a standard saw. You're right to cover yourself with a signature in case anything were to come of it, but don't stop porting saws!

[spudulike]

I can only say good things about the 372 you ported for me, it's a fantastic saw and I honestly don't think it's any more dangerous than a standard saw. You're right to cover yourself with a signature in case anything were to come of it, but don't stop porting saws!

 

Glad you are happy with it, it is always good to know. Thanks

[GardenKit]

Funny enough, that is pretty much what I do and it has made a few think, especially as employers - not too clever handing a modded saw to an employee to do your work. I prefer to be 100% honest in what I do!

 

ADW - no issue, it has come up before and there are pros and cons to the arguments. This only started when I got a bit bored in the workshop and grew a bit and then guys asked me to do their saws.

 

I am thinking I need to draw up a contract that states clearly what the implications are and point out possible dangers.

 

In reality, a ported saw allows larger cutting with a lighter powerhead so less fatigue on the body and less risk of fatigue related problems but that is one part of the story.

 

Thanks for the suggestions!

That should about cover it Steve.

 

A good public liability insurance is pretty important too when doing any charged for repairs.

 

Just in case.

Beats losing the house.