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I would agree with WorcsWuss - Environmental Health deal with noise complaints. The PCSOs were probably in tow because some local authorities operate out of hours noise patrols in conjunction with the police as they're usually dealing with parties. Excepting construction sites that can be treated differently, there are no rules about hours, though some council's may offer guidance - its down to the EH officer's opinion as to whether the noise amounts to a nuisance. Time of day, day of week and duration will be factors; DIY or commercial won't be. In such circumstances the EHO will usually have delegated authority to serve an Abatement Notice on the person responsible, making his informal verbal request to stop, formal. Non-compliance with the Notice could lead to court where the defendant might, of course, argue his/her case. So, make all the noise you want, but make sure it doesn't amount to a nuisance!

Thanks for the advice - likewise, I don't think I would have known where to start looking or have attempted to, without having lurked on this forum and this thread in particular, for some time.

A Stihl MS260 started work OK then kept cutting out after 20-30 seconds, having turned it over to get a bit of fuel through. The tank vent was OK, as was the filter in the carb pump chamber. Decided to check the impulse hose before stripping the carb any further and found it had detached itself from the spigot on the crankcase. Finally got it re-attached and the saw now runs fine. I've checked another MS260 bought at the same time and found the impulse hose wasn't all the way home on the spigot (it is now!). Perhaps vibration and the pull of the snaking route the hose takes had caused the problem one to gradually work itself loose. A free fix - can't be bad! Regards, Martin

Hi Digga, You might try the Coppice Products directory. Regards, Martin

Neil, just wondering about the description of when the saws stall - is this when the saw is picked up after having been idling on the ground for a time? It may be that the saw is loading up as a consequence of the L screw being set slightly rich. I've found this to be an issue with MS260s. Do the saws survive a roll-over test? Regards, Martin

Thanks, Pedroski. Sounds like good advice.

I'm in the process of fitting a new sprocket to this Stihl pole pruner. The retaining screw appears to have a reddish residue on the threads just under the pan head. Not having a service manual, could anyone advise whether a touch of thread locker should be applied. Thanks in anticipation. Martin

I've been very pleased with the Tiny-Tach TT20 , mentioned in the link provided by Cut4fun. £72 in Sep 2010 including delivery. Email for a price - it was sent with an invoice, which I paid by cheque. Regards, Martin

Thanks for that. I can now log in and click on unread posts. Regards, Martin

Yes, still have the original OPs problem with Firefox on XP. I find I have to hit the back button and start clicking on the new posts link (finger held on the right place on the screen!!) almost before the page loads. Regards, Martin

I've found them very useful for woodland work to assist directional felling e.g. to avoid a hang-up or fell a tree towards the brash fire to reduce the dragging! And of course for taking down the inevitable hang-up that's too big to do manually. I've used both a Tirfor and the Lugall/Little Mule types. The Tirfor and its ilk have the advantage of "unlimited" cable length and a reversing lever, but are heavy, which is a factor if you've got to carry it any distance. The captive cable variety are usually lighter, but lower WLL (not necessarily a worry) but the cable length is limited. However, we usually extend the cable with a good sized pull rope anyway. Two problems I've experienced with the Little Mule - its possible to put so much tension on that it becomes difficult to operate in reverse to release the tension, and if the cable doesn't rewind well its possible for it to over-wrap itself locking up the drum. Regards, Martin

You may also wish to investigate whether you'll have to pay VAT and import duty. Some international purchases do attract these. Regards, Martin

Details of the Tech-Tach TT20K are at Tiny-Tack UK . The Tech-Tach can operate by wirelessly or by the supplied clip on leads. Lithium PP9s are available that would give a very long shelf life and no cold weather problems. Regards, Martin