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It must be a dealer thing. I have been a Tanaka main dealer since 1990 when they under Landmec at Ivybridge. I can honestly say that spares have never been a problem, except that they only despatch to dealers on a 2-3 day carrier. Prices of most parts are ridiculously cheap considering the high quality. I reckon there is a better than 95% first pic. Also, luckily, due to the high quality of the kit, we seldom have to buy spares.
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With respect, the CS45EL is a Tanaka saw. It is a proven, and almost bombproof saw and the Tanaka spares system is excellent through the UK importer, FGMClaymore via the dealer network. As for finding one, again no problem. I keep one on the shelf and replacements only take 3 days. Echo spares however.......
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I like this thread Shavey I have been a Tanaka dealer for many years, selling mostly Brushcutters and Hedgecutters, which are brilliant, in my opinion far more reliable than anything else on the market. I have sold a few of their saws too, in particular the 3501 and 4501 which have also been vitually problem free. They are difficult to sell as the brand is not associated with saws, and they are not cheap. But they are extremely good, old school saws. I always keep a 4501 in stock.
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Similar, if not quite great:blushing:
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Its great to see all these positive comments on Aspen. So different to 4 years ago. Its been an uphill struggle to boost awareness but the results are making the effort worth it. Thanks. Barrie
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Thats entirely up to you. But ever so many do build it into their business plan and cover the costs in their chargeout.
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I have used a pair of large Vice-Grips in the past for such things. cut a short pin as a punch one side, and a nut to create a hole on the other. These things can exert tremendous pressure over a short stroke.
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I find it amusing when I say that we are off on holiday and people reply "Are you going anywhere nice?" Where the heck do they think I am going, Tower Hamlets?
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10thou' would be closer
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I agree with Spud. I sharpen chains for £7.50 (and unlike Spud, that includes VAT) and its probably the least profitable thing I do.
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Still not bothered:001_tt2:
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And the needle should turn easily, I have never had a problem in the many hundreds that I have tuned.
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The coil should be fitted with just the thickness of a standard business card between the coil legs and the flywheel. Slacken the coil, pull it away from the flywheel, interpose a piece of card the thickness of a business card (NGK sparkplug box?) Line the flywheel magnets up with coil and let the magnet pull the coil down against the card. Tighten the coil, remove the card. Job done.
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To be honest, you can read all the scientific evidence you can find on the web, and there is plenty, and just get totally confused. By far the best evidence that Aspen really does do as it claims comes from the many positive reports posted by Arbtalkers who actually use the product and benefit from it.
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The price of Aspen 2 is £18.98 per 5litres, which equates to £3.80 per litre.
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To be fair Eggs, after several pints of orange cider at the Tuckers you did not require much converting!
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The old, and the new. (note they are both from Anglo American)
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Welome to the forum MrK The old, pre OPC, 48 had a solid rear roller rather than a split one, so no ratchets. It sounds like yours is locked up, and that can only be due to the chain drive having come adrift within the chain case. The roller assembly will have to come out of the machine to remove the chain case for inspection/repair.
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Great for cleaning, rubbish for anything else!
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I certainly would not take it right out, just tweak it a little, but not too far. It cannot be far out after all. Spraying carb cleaner down from the top will be of no benefit. If the machine was on my bench I would now be fitting my test carb just to prove that it is a carb issue, as it only takes about 3 minutes to do this. Then I would fix, or replace the original carb.
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Just about spot on Eggs
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I just mumbled about it needing half a litre, and assured him that the dipstick would indeed work. Said I have never had a dipstick break down in all my years at the job, they are pretty reliable.
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I had one of the funniest calls today. "I am trying to change the oil on my new JD mower. Have drained out all the old, poured in some more but am not sure how much I need. The dipstick does not work " How do you answer that?
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Stirred, but never shaken! (not by Steve anyway, I know him too well:big grin:) Seriously though, although Anglo say it is rebranding, I wonder if its more a case of misprinting! Still good stuff though, whatever its called. PM me if you have trouble getting it. Not all Aspen dealers will stock it.
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Yes Slim, this is one reason that carbs go out of tune and require richening on the jet to compensate, or cleaning to remove the gum and reinstate the original fuel flow. But this process would be very gradual, (and is also another reason for using Aspen!) In this case I suspect physical damage to the jet, as there should be no knurled brass visible
