Steve999
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For internal combustion engines to run as long as they do (in excess of a few minutes in fact) it must be the case that there is no metal to metal contact on moving parts. For oil to 'support' the load it seems appropriate to constrain the fluid (to maintain its incompressible state) and this it appears is achieved by the oil pump with the fluid in motion, quite remarkable!
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Only a danger to trees near a mains outlet!
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Only a danger to trees near a mains outlet!
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Just bought one of these, good piece of kit, bright colour screen, seems to work quite well. £69.99 and comes with a no quibble 3 year guarantee from Aldi.
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Ah, I see I'm not alone when it comes to forgetting the chain oil. I'm going to put a Dymo Label on it, "check the bloody oil". Thanks for the info/ link Face Cord hope I don't need to for a while though
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As per title - some may be interested
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Teeth look a bit golden, but not blue. (chainsaw not my nashers). Wasn't aware of any smoke though, but I was cutting for hours and the bloody thing was out of oil for ages. Clearly operator error, well I won't be doing that again, one learns from one's mistakes. Yeah Timber Cutter, the Makita oil is damn thick, but it was spitting it out. It's veg oil with some sort of thickener, like gravy I guess. For an electric saw it cut pretTy damn good, the selling point for me was the lower noise, although my neighbours haven't complained yet, I'm conscious of the irritation of the two stroke. Always avoid Sundays since I had some preacher guy down the road telling me it was wrong on the sabbath.
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Thanks Skack and Stubby, yeah it seems ok apart for some play in the links, no blurring on the bar as far as I can tell. Perhaps I should ditch the chain ? Damn sight easier using a 2 stroke, runs out of fuel, check the oil. Only got the leccy one to stop the neighbours complaining. (It's a Makita 4030 and cuts a buit.)
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Well hell only make the mistake once!
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Committed a cardinal sin yesterday, I was using a brand new electric chain saw, filled it with oil and 'went to work'. But unlike a two stroke it doesnt want refuelling, so just carried on and on and... Yes it ran out of chain oil without me knowing. So can someone tell me what I should inspect for damage, I've had a look at the sprocket, there's wittiness marks where the chain has been, but no gouging. Chain had stretched a bit, but it was new after all. Any advice appreciated. Thanks
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Used my new Makita 4030 for the first today, but committed a cardinal sin: it ran out of oil and I was sawing away dry for some time ( no idea how long). I'm used to two stokes and top the oil every fill, or at least check it, but these damn electric ones don't run out of fuel do they! So forgot. So can someone tell me what I should inspect, what damage should I be looking for? Thanks
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Had one but it's back with Aldi now. I was overtaken by the price and bought on impulse, but looking at it out of the box I could see it was a cheap Chinese saw. The chain brake seemed a bit stiff too so thought don't want to mess with something which may be ever so slightly iffy.
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Thanks Hoggin, that's a helpful response. The model seems to come with a 400mm bar (16" in old money), so might give it a go. I see your comment about noise which is highly relevant to my reason for purchase. I'll have a look on flea bay too. Cheers !
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Want to keep the peace neighbour wise, so looking for a reasonable electric chainsaw for logging. I know this topic has been done many many times, but cant see any mention of the model mentioned here. Anyone have experience using the Makita UC4030A? I see lawson HIS doing it at a good price, but don't want to spend the dosh if it's not worth it. I already have a petrol Stihl, but want to keep the peace and use it for larger sections only.
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Thanks guys, helpful posts there for me (and other part timer chainsaw users).
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Have you guys ever had kick back, just wondering how quick the inertia mechanism kicks in. My instructor demonstrated kick back but don't think the inertia mech kicked in, he just caught it. I like the look of the Husky with front and rear inertia break, looks good for us amateurs.
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Ben90, that's what I was taught as well, but it does sound a bit harsh on the saw, especially the crank shaft bearings.
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Question for the professionals please. Apart from reving to full power and knocking the brake lever to make sure it stops the chain dead, is it recommended to let go of the front handle so that the bar impacts a tree stump or similar to check the inertia mechanism is working? Do you do that every day, before use?
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Anyone bought one of those inspection cameras? Any thoughts, like good or waste of money?
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Yeah got the saw, defo getting one of those too.
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It's probably impractical for Aldi, B+Q etc to sell PPE in store given the numerous sizes they would need to stock, but that doesn't excuse Aldi etc from providing advise in store; perhaps they could supply a leaflet or two providing details of where the PPE can be bought (there you are traders, give Aldi a call and possibly get some free advertising, put some flyers in store). If you want a Stihl saw you have to pick it up in store, unless you have the right certificates, and if so they will post it to you. But for 'Joe', he has to visit the retailer to collect the saw that's been commissioned, and the retailer then runs you through the essential safety features (although they may omit talking about kick back cos Joe might run out without purchase, deciding to hire a pro instead).
