Mark_Skyland

That was a question we put to the Petzl rep last year but I forgot to follow it up. I would have to check out the instructions for the original but I think it does mention single rope use and the addition of a friction device, if that is the case then I dont see why not.

We only had a quick look at a demo unit last year so I couldn't say ATM. We should be getting some zigzags in next week so we can compare them. TBH, I dont think there has been one issue with the mk3 links at all.

I have never came across any ball bearings in the handle! Could possibly be from the inside of the on/off switch but they are fairly well sealed. Unless they fall out and I just don't notice, I will check the floor of the workshop tomorrow. Mick, have a look at the fuel pipe as I have seen a few split right where it attaches to the filter in the tank, which then causes then filter in the carb to get blocked.

Did you get an answer? I would be interested into how the forestry people run in their new saws. As an arb I just ran it flat out but with arb its not like it was flat out constant all day. So I advise to run as you normally would but if its for extended periods then let it cool down now and the until you have at least 5 ish tank fulls of fuel.

If the ear muff is popping out of the holder then get it replaced under warranty. The Technical helmet is extremely good, very popular and there are a few nice features. The visor can be a bit fragile, just dont throw it in the back of the van with the rest of the kit. Boots, call into your nearest dealer no matter how far away they are, there is no better advice than to try them on. Goes for trousers and harnesses. No offence to all but the conflicting advice on what is the best PPE is astounding, you need to experience it first hand.

Spud summed it up spot on. Get a few tanks of fuel through it first before some prolonged milling as it will run hotter than normal. I've always ran new machines in at full throttle under load but let them cool down a bit, in other words not flat out, re fuel run flat out again etc.

Sounds like you have checked the drive but if the saw was worse after changing the clutch I would look at removing the clutch, sprocket, worm drive and pump then try starting it. Have had a few saws where the worm has melted/deformed causing the same issue.

The police do know about arbsafe though and have checked it when they recover stolen goods. Doesn't take long to register and it's free! Most thefts I hear of are when people have left gear in their truck, whether it's because they have just nipped to the shop, left them in the truck while in a rear garden or it's been a long day in work and they forgot to unload the truck when they got home. Too many opportunist thieves about, try not to give them that opportunity.

It isnt all about emissions and how long the saw will last though is it? Ive used a lot of saws of the years, I would hate to use some of the old ones day in day out compared to the latest machines. A lot more ergonomic, powerful, lighter and with less vibrations. We used to replace top handle saws every 18-24 months as they were the most used machines, they had more than made there money by then and there is nothing like using a new saw. I think all fossil fuel powered machines are being targeted so its not like they are aiming solely at us, diesel is their main target ATM.

If you do look at the husky top handle dont get the bli300 battery as it is just way too heavy for that saw.

I thought a 404 would zap the power a bit too much? We usually fit an oregon 3/8 36" bar. I was reading through a few comments in the thread and I think it best to retract my statement that there wont be any replacements available for a couple of years as I can see someone posting a pic of a shelf load of 595XP and 5120XP'S in their local tool and BBQ store before next week is out quoting "WTF is the big deal, Ive had my 595XP for the last month!" Plus since the 572XP fiasco where we were explicitly told there will be no more 572xp's in 2018 and there would be a new big relaunch in Jan 2019 once all the dealers had full stock I think I will take everything im told with a large pinch of salt. I passed that info onto my customers who were asking when it was available. Two weeks later I was then told by one of said former customers that a couple of dealers did receive them late 2018, made me out to be a right useless cunt for sure. Anyway, what about that 500I, that looks a good saw.

I know exactly what the answer is but since your not buying from me im not telling OK im not that mean, the only true answer is to measure your old chain as it can vary between 114-116 depending on the sprocket.

Sorry I haven't. I did have a look awhile ago but didn't find anything.

That was my fault for using the term banned. No problem using them or selling them, they just can't be produced anymore.

They must have something planned but it looks like it's not for awhile. IIRC correctly it's around 5 years from the drawing board to production and I guess with the big saws the production volumes aren't anywhere near that of the the 50/60cc machines hence the big delays in any major changes. 395 and 3120 have hardly changed for years. Maybe they are going to go down the fuel injection route like stihl with their 500I. At least husky might look into providing the 395 equivalent with bigger bar options rather than a max of 28in which is how it is atm!

Yep theyre gone due to emissions and apparently it's gong to be a couple of years before they are replaced! Wether it's only the European market that has banned them and they will still available to import I don't know. It's a good job husky and stihl moved over to autotune/mtronic when they did otherwise there wouldn't be many saws available! So to all those who hate and complain about the electric trickery now you know why it had to be done.

I think the way trousers are tested is that the throttle is released when they hit the trouser. I wouldn't like to see what a pair of trousers looked like if they had the rest a 661 on permanent full throttle!

Overall it does look a lot more beefier. Have you can across any issues with the MK3 yet? I meant to say in my previous post, release date is around the first week of March ATM.

Thanks for the feedback, The new one is a fair bit bigger but unfortunately it wont work any better with 13mm ropes as the link system is the same size (ran the same when we tested it out) which is a pity as quite a few people are going back to 13mm ropes due to tendon/forearm issues. RRP is going to be between £178 and £212 as there are two version, one with the swivel and one without. Chincane around £134

I will have a look and get the rrp for you. Out of interest, who thinks on first looks that they would go for the new zigzag over the old one if they were only using it for ddrt?

Great to see you have it sorted. Spud explained far better than I could. I have only repaired two and I didn't bother with any epoxy resin, both are still working fine to this day.

Drilling a small hole through the cover on the opposite side of the pin and then tapping it out with a suitable punch was the only way I've been able to remove them.

A bit late in the day, and night but the 572XP and XPG is now back in stock.

Thanks, its always a please taking money from,sorry I meant providing a customer with the correct advice and service. Seriously, I think you will find it very difficult to beat Husqvarna when it comes to forestry tools.

They might do but I imagine the manufacturing process can vary quite drastically. I very much doubt Husqvarna or Stihl have their own forge knocking out axes and felling levers, they will source it out but that is probably where the similarity ends.