Big Bar saw pics for BigA

[Al Smith]

Most new saws now have an auto oiler, the screw is to adjust the flow rate. The old saws like my 090 have a manual oiler, which you have to pump to push the oil thru to the bar. Some saws have both manual and auto oilers, such as the Husky 3120. Believe me, the modern way is far easier!!

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Most of the big old classics such as the 125 Mac and 2100 Homelite had both an auto oiler in addition to a thumb button.Stihl,when they still had good sense put a thumb oiler on the 084 in addition to the auto oiler.Many prefer the 084 to the 088 or MS 880.Nice saw,plenty of power.

[Jamie]

our 090 is an auto oiler. its a big old beast, not used too often. its only got a small bar on it

 

 

but some numpty put the bar on upside down

 

Jamie

[Anna]

Bloody hell thats huge!!! bet thats hard to handle LOL

[Andy Collins]

Actually I find the bigger the better, the balance of the 090 is good, probably safer to handle than an ms200!!

[Charlieh]

Many prefer the 084 to the 088 or MS 880.Nice saw,plenty of power.

 

i like the ability to put more oil on when im milling, specifically went for a 084 for that reason, got mine shipped from canada at about half the price of one over here would have cost. Got quiet a few spares shipped with it like oiler, coil and clutch in fact the bits that are likely to get killed by milling (084 parts are really price over here! ) and its great with the 17" oregon bar thats on it so so fast

 

 

one other question, does anyone run skip chain in the UK? i have just swapped my 36" chain from skip to full compliment and it doesnt seem to allow it clear the kerf quick enough, it keeps packing it with so much sawdust that its slowing the saw. Maybe im just trying to get through the cut to fast?

[Anna]

I've always found it hard to start big stihl saws but no prob with husk

[bob]

am going to find out if semi skip is available over here and how much

[Charlieh]

i just seem to have to consciously keep the back of the saw slightly up to allow the dust out? is this normal behaviour? i never had a problem on the skip stuff that i got with the saw

[Lee Winger]

am going to find out if semi skip is available over here and how much

 

It sure is mate, but sit down when your saw doc gives you a price..

[bob]

it should not be any dearer really but will expect the worst