Have you ever....

[MattyF]

I have done a few 020's a 372 but it all started on a husky 335 exploding sprockets knackered oilers and split carb boots revving it up one day about 3 days after putting a new bar on and watching the sprocket glow red and shatter and listening to its pathetic splutter as I realised the boot had split again it got launched ... I think my boss finished it off and laughed hilariously whilst doing so ... I guess the idea is that the troublesome saw explodes in too a pile of dust never too be seen again, and buy a new one ... The reality is I am being a prima Donna **** who on getting home realises the cost of a new saw and will give spud a twisted wreck and demand it be fixed... I did nearly launch a nearly new 576 a few weeks back but restrained myself, and only muttered swear words at it instead.

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

Seen many across my bench:001_rolleyes: for some reason, not happy with the saw/trimmer not working, throwing the machine out of a hedge/tree and the following big repair bill makes the owner feel better:001_rolleyes:

 

How about a bit of maintenance rather than treating the kit like crap and then the surprise when it finally fails to run! One of the trimmers had the choke gaffer taped in a certain position where it would just about start and also run:sneaky2:

 

Well...it beats having the carb serviced....doesn't it:confused1:

 

 

Treat it like you own it...... Simple really. If I saw somebody mistreating my kit I'd probably treat them the same.

[Mark Bolam]

I've nearly thrown myself out a few times....

 

 

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[devon TWiG]

I hurled my own 020 out of a monterey cypress from about 60-70 ft , totally smashed to pieces , very very satisfying , just had enough of the bloody thing and never used a top handle saw since !! switched to husky 242 probably the best saw I ever had ....

[Stubby]

Seen it done .

[TORNADOS7]

Seen it done .

 

2nd this, I watched as a local tree climber lobbed a Husqy of some form or other outta the top of a big macracarpa (100' +) and when it hit the ground it exploded all over the place, he promptly disappeared off into town and came back with a couple of Stihl's vowing never to touch a Husqy again !...