MartinF
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cough...550XP...cough
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Do you have a budget or will you spend as much as it needs to get the saw you want?
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I was after an occasional saw and after a long thread and lots of indecision, I got a 550XP. My use is more infrequent than yours too. It's a wonderful piece of kit and I feel re-assured that for most of what I use it for, it is running well within it's limits so hopefully shouldn't get abuse Just because you buy a Ferrari doesn't mean you have to go at 150mph all the time.
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My 550 has a small screw accessed from the bottom of the saw case that you turn to adjust the flow rate. It has a chain symbol and a + and - symbol next to it.
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Should have said , I meant a spring to force the red piston thingy down and stop the grease moving away as you depress the gun. I would love to have an explanation from Husky about how it works because it seems to defy the laws of physics.
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My saw came with one of these and I was determined to figure out how it worked even though doing so slowly drove me crackers. The one item it doesn't have compared to a "normal" grease gun is a spring or plunger to force the grease out of the nozzle. It does though have a small air hole in the cap and I found that if you cover the hole on the downward push and uncover it when you release the grease gun, it does pump out the grease. I don't know if this is how Husky designed it to be used, but it does seem to work. I did find it odd that they don't provide any instructions at all with it. Someone in an office somewhere much get a lot of amusement from that one.
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Ebay don't care as long as they get their fees.
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Nice attitude.
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What are the differences or is it completely different? It could be worth posting so that others aren't caught out.
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Thanks for the replies and advice guys. Very helpful stuff as usual. I like the look of the prefilled grease gun. Must make life a lot easier. I did what it said in the book to set the autotune but to be honest I really don't understand how it works or how it sets itself so I will now just use it and assume it is ok. If it gets better like Chris says, then all the better. As far as the bar lubing is concerned, I'll probably not bother then and see how it goes.
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Picked up the 550XP today. It is fantastic. I know I don't really have anything to use as a comparison but it is small, light and cuts like a madman and isn't as scary loud as I thought it would be. I do have a few questions though. The saw came with a small tube of bearing grease and a strange red and black thing that I assume is a grease gun. The operator's manual says that the needle bearings in the clutch drum need to be lubricated weekly and the bar tip sprocket needs lubricating with every refuel. Are both of these items lubed with the provided grease and gun. It may seem like a dumb question but the manual isn't super specific and after spending all this money i want to ensure that I maintain it correctly. Thanks.
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No offence taken and yes, you're right, I have a lot to learn and there will be questions I'm sure.
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Oh, Why?
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Wow, lots. I naively thought thought there would be 2 or 3. I'm glad I asked. The bumph on the Husqvarna site says the chain pitch is .325 so that will be a 3/16" diameter file. Thanks again for the info and the trouble Charlie.
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The deed is done. Chainsaw is ordered. Will be here on Tuesday hopefully. I've got my helmet, gloves and thick trousers. Stihl gloves though as the Husky ones were too big. Chain files. Is the diameter of all chain files the same or it it different for different "standard" chains? (If that makes sense).
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Thanks for the replies. It was the chain speed I was thinking of. I've discovered that the chain speed on a 550XP is 19.6 m/s and the chaps are Class 1 which is 20 m/s so should be ok.
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I wondered if the trousers were the correct grade for a 550XP. I have noticed that different trousers are different grades ad I don't now what they mean. I don't want to buy some that are going to give me the correct level of protection.
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Hi Alec, In that case the logical conclusion would be to buy the wood already cut and chopped. I hear what you guys are saying and I suppose that no matter what I say you'll think my logic is flawed. Trying to predict what jobs I will need a saw to do in the next 10 years is nigh on impossible so why not just get a saw that will be capable of doing practically anything that I will want it to do. ETA. Would someone please be kind enough to check this PPE kit for me and tell me if it is all up to the job. Thanks. Husqvarna Chainsaw Protective Kit
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Charlie, that's brilliant mate! Thankyou so much for going to all that trouble. I didn't realise there would be some much helpful info in the chain itself and I never would have guessed you could wear a blade as far back as you can, but I suppose if you hit a nail it could take a big chunk out. I read somewhere that the files get worn quite quickly. Do you guys tend to get through a lot of them?
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I'm sure you guys thinks it's bonkers for a noob to buy a 550XP but the way I see it, it should last me for decades. With it being a pro saw, it should be better built and sturdy so It's very unlikely I'm ever going to take it out of it's comfort zone. It's going to be capable of doing practically any cutting job I come across. With it have all the electronic trickery it should be economical for it's size and I won't be spending goodness knows how much more time using it as I would with a less powerful saw. This is a purchase I only want to do once and as someone mentioned, if I got a small saw I may in the future want to upgrade which could in the long run be more expensive. If there's any flaws in my logic, please tell me. You never know, it may draw me into a new career too.
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I do need to learn how to sharpen a chain, thats for sure. Any advice? Any opinions on the Husky proective kit I linked anyone?
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There's no replacement for displacement.
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That made me laugh Thanks for the info Tom but I've moved on a bit from the 435. I decided I didn't want a slight lack of power and I now fancy a 550XP.
