JimM

Got it. Like it.

Are there still supply issues with the 572xp? Waiting impatiently for mine.

Oregon 91VXL seems fine on mine. Think it's been superseded though.

If insurers were to demand tickets/proof of competency at the sale stage, their sales would plummet. One company said they will only ask for certs if a claim is made. They can then reject the claim, based on inadequate competencies and it's a win/win for them.

You may have ten years of rigging experience, but without the rigging cert, your battle for a claim is going to be way, way harder should something go amiss.

Bugger. Where's my bank card?

576xp. 24" is ace. 28" it can handle. 18" is looney. Low vibes. Massive deal on it at Jonesy

Bloody hell! Cheers. :-) Just had the exact same symptoms this week with my "normal" 2012 576xp.

It's been the best saw out of all of mine over the last 4 1/2 years and my big tree "go-to" saw.

The power of Arbtalk again :-)

It's inside the padding at the back

Not a fan of the Marlow rope with it at all. Going back to Blue Tongue as soon as can afford it. The Marlow just seems too stretchy on a long ascent and doesn't self tend as well as the BT

Nice boot. Is it a steel toecap, or a synthetic one with cut protection over the top?

What do you use the 365 for? If it's really, really light use then yes, I would think about grabbing the back-handle 536. If you regularly cut reasonable size logs etc then I think losing the 365 would be foolish.

My 560's is about to disappear.

Moved to the wired mic too. Although I need to keep replacing the foam over it or the wind noise becomes excessive up the tree.

Damn me but another one of our Rangers lost oil pressure without warning and is in the garage! Doubt if we will bother with them again

Are the problems only with the 2.2's?

Perfect :thumbup:

 

It must be bit of a difference picking up the old 9010 after using them pair :lol:

Been using the 9010 a good bit now. Love the big dogs on it. It just grunts through the timber. It's settled down now, took a couple of cans before the idle came good. It's quite happy on Aspen and I'm really quite impressed. Had it up the tree a couple of times too.

I always MEWP with my 45m climbing line. I'm going outta there if I get stuck. The instructor didn't like that suggestion lol

Yup. Me too. Abseiled out of one a while back which developed a fault.

That 0.5 Kg will just make you stronger. It's like chainsaws for Alpinists!

 

 

 

I used to use a 460 all day instead of a 5105; less bending over with a longer bar, more firepower = more work done, less backache.

Grin. I love using the 560 for that reason, but not a fan of snedding pines with an 18" bar. On hardwoods it's a different story and the 560 is ace, but I get a big grin on my face running down a stem with the 550.

Had one of the first 550's too. Outrageous cutting on a 13" . Fast pick up when snedding up. Light and very flickable. Hot starting issues and brake bands. Then it died. Present one has been going nearly 2 years now. No worries hot starting. Brake band has not gone since fitting the updated version. Great in softwoods and thinner hardwoods. 15" day to day, 13" if working on pine stands, 18" up the tree for lightweight blocking down if the 560 isn't in the truck.

I've considered the 50cc Dolmar, as the 9010 is sturdy and going well, but the half kilo makes a difference by the end of the day if it's the only saw you're using and the cutting is pretty relentless.

That being said, I'll add the Dolmar to the stable eventually, it's only a matter of time.

If you're going to get a 576 then it's worth getting an 18, 24 and 28" bar for it. It's a great multi-purpose saw. Especially if you've nothing larger.

I ran it as my second saw for some time, along with a 346. Between them they covered all the bases on the ground.

It's not the lightest saw out the box, but the vibes are low and mine has been incredibly reliable. (Non-auto tune I must add). Used it today felling Scots pine on a 24 and it just puts a smile on my face.

I don't suppose it would be compatible with the Sena system.

Just a thought because not everyone has a Protos helmet.

The Sena smh10's link to other Bluetooth devices, it's in the manual how to do it. I'll check though.

So it sounds like it's more suited as a climbing saw than for groundwork?

 

Although probably useful for coppicing as well.

 

 

 

Probably a matter of time before I get one.... maybe if/ when they improve them a bit more....

 

cheers, steve

I'd put a back handle one next to the chipper tomorrow if I had the spare cash. Especially for awkward Leylandii bashing. Pick up, Press on switch, sort offending limb. Put down. No idling saw next to you. No need to fanny about pull starting a saw for one or two cuts.

That's certainly less bulky than having to clamp the Sena to the helmet, and you don't have to do a mod to the earmuffs to get the speakers inside.

Only question I have is how many can connect on the one circuit? Sena manages up to 4 people simultaneously, but I haven't found this info on the Pfanner one.

Do you run out of battery power on a day with lots of cuts? cheers, steve

Hi mate. One of the batteries is noticeably weaker than the other 2, but it has been since new. I can get through a day with lots of small to medium cuts no problem with the three; reductions, thins or lifts it's great. On the bigger dismantles where I've used it there is a point where you have to swap to petrol. It is a great addition to the saw box though.

It is not a full replacement for a petrol top handle, and I don't think anyone would argue against that yet.

Ahh but when the customer asks "do you need an extension lead for your tools?" You can now say"yes, but don't un plug the kettle first"

 

 

 

I know husky are bringing out (may already be available) an inventor so you can charge from the van battery.

That's good news. Been running my T536 since April 13 and still going strong. 12" Oregon 90SG chain works fine. 3 batteries still working ok and charging in 35 mins from flat.

The back handled version is a brilliant chipper saw.

I've not seen the Stihl one yet to compare.

I've never really understood this overthinking about what you eat in this game.

Decent breakfast, some sarnies for lunch, and a bit of chocolate or the like to get you through the mid afternoon slump (assuming you're not already watching "Judge Rinder" on the sofa) plus tea or water to wash it down.

Pretty much sums it up for me. If you're taking protein shakes you've fallen for the marketing hype. Eat proper food. If you're hungry eat more. If you're getting fat then drag some more brash when you get out the tree.