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Whenever not sure ask the relevant power distributor in your area, they will be happy to advise. The guidlines are two tree lenghs or 15 metres whichever the greatest. Look at the site and imagine the worst case scenario, what if the weather changes, could branches be blown towards conductors? HV over the road, if anything did go wrong it might not be just yourself and your team at risk! Personally i always work from worst possible scenario's and if this involves injury or death then something is amiss.

After reading the threads i'm really glad someone has pointed out the lethal danger of LV lines, especially the ABC conductors which should never be considered insulated, they wear through very easily! Many utility arborsists have taken a jolt over the years, usually through the tree losing amps so therfore get to tell the tale, many never get to tell the tale. When new lads ask the dangers of different voltages i tell them that HV will blow you up, you might get away with losing some limbs, severe burns and internal organ failure and manage a few days of intense pain before dying...., LV you're just DEAD.

I bought it about five years ago and ran it pretty much everyday for two and half years. Always blamed the scored piston and cylinder on putting in fuel that had been sat for a little while in shed. Didn't think of giving it a good shake as used to fuel shaking around in van!! The piston polished up well but unfortunatley the cylinder is zinc coated and can't simply be polished or honed.

I know many will slate the poor ol' makita jsut because of his colour but i have an old faithful which has done me well but has finally croaked due to poor fuel intake. I'm trying to get hold of a cylinder and piston so he can outshine those damned orange bullies again... He is a DCS500. If anyone has one for breaking or can help source the parts (can't justify buying new) then please don't be shy i for one won't judge you for being blue!