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what a bell end Sent from my iPad using Arbtalk

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my guess is the other side will need changing as well now, all that time on the side walls! Sent from my iPad using Arbtalk

as you say Morten, there wont be any major changes in the near future! it was mentioned on the news the other day and their best prediction was about 5-10 years for the next gen phone batteries. power tool batteries are likely to be well behind this date. Sent from my iPad using Arbtalk

i remember seeing them every year as a kid, havnt seen one in about 30 years Sent from my iPad using Arbtalk

yep, u hear em! the saws are not ready for ninja college yet lol not really practical to charge from a mewp...best option is if you are working at a property rather than roadside, just use their mains power. ps, solar wont help unless you drive an a 40 ft artic with panels front to back (and live and work in arizona lol) the fast charger is 330 watts, thats a lot of power! Sent from my iPad using Arbtalk

...at a cost and not for some years to come. life of the batteries will be between 2 to 3 years assuming regular pro use. i doubt the prices will come down instead the performance will increase, ie shorter charge time/longer run time/longer lifetime mentioned in an earlier post the health benefits are several: typically the vibrations are lower (or much lower) than petrol equivalent but whilst u are holding a petrol product at idle it still vibrates, a battery product doesnt idle, you are either using it or its off so overall your exposure is reduced; your 'A8' value. emmisions exposure to the operator are zero except perhaps for an oil mist for the bar and chain but same as petrol product of course. noise is significantly reduced too. an equivalent performance petrol saw would be in excess of a 100dba, as much as 105. battery saw around 95. doesnt sound like a big number but every 3dba is doubling of the noise so is actually significant. (hedgecutters and brushcutters are significantly quieter than their petrol cousin, its the bar and chain that makes the noise in the chainsaws). technology will no doubt improve over time but the advantages are still there and make economic sense...it will just get better. low emissions (great if working on sssi sites for example) much cheaper to run ease of use virtually no servicing costs low noise (great for urban areas/starting early in the morning/call outs) low vibe cheaper to buy (chainsaw around £300 rather than 5-600) yes you have to buy batteries but last time i checked, petrol isnt free either and cost 20 times more per 'fill up' lol Downsides, obviously the run time...just have enough batteries for your typical days work and have petrol back up or for when you just need more oomph! just another tool in the armoury i dont think anyone is suggesting to chuck out all ur petrol gear, not just yet anyway 😃 Sent from my iPad using Arbtalk

speak to your local dealer for a demo! Sent from my iPad using Arbtalk

a 30 metre skid mark...jeez thats a big pair of underpants! 😃😃😃 Sent from my iPad using Arbtalk

check external nuts and bolts for tightness and change the plug. changing the plug gives an opportunity to see the how the combustion is doing. its good to ensure the fins on the cylinder are kept relatively clean/free from sawdust and resin. not much else needs to be done if its running well. Sent from my iPad using Arbtalk

can you please post a link to the page. cheers Sent from my iPad using Arbtalk

shame the kick didnt knock his block clean off his shoulders! Sent from my iPad using Arbtalk

yikes!! Sent from my iPad using Arbtalk

wont be much difference as they are both 50cc and similar chain speed from memory. the biggest difference is indeed build quality but also the ergonomics. the 545 is a much nicer saw to use but if you do decide to get a 450, make sure you get the current version (about 6 months since the update) much slimmer design and better ignition system than the previous variant. Sent from my iPad using Arbtalk

snap lol. i was too slow typing lol Sent from my iPad using Arbtalk

i would drop the 440...a bit underpowered. the 550 is a great saw but if u are considering such a range from the 440 to the 550 im assuming budget is on your mind...in that case consider the 545 instead. it is a great saw..nearly as quick as 550 but significantly cheaper and more durable than the 400 series saws (440,450). Any £££s left over invest in some better strides...husky tech extremes to match ur new saw 😃 Sent from my iPad using Arbtalk

hmmmm...new thread: arbcats lol Sent from my iPad using Arbtalk

Time of day is a factor also...gets slower at peak time. Your speed will depend on how far you are from the exchange with sky/bt/talktalk. Improves with bt infinity which is fibreoptic to the exchange but still old school copper to your house. Im fortunate to have cable in my area, same price as bt and sky but i get upto 60mb and very reliable connection too. Google broadband choices to see if you can get a better speed/price. Sent using ipad doodah

Is saw dust a common problem for ice skaters? Learn something new everyday lol Sent using ipad doodah

Will do! The saw hasnt been tinkered with except a de-restricted coil. Sent using ipad doodah

Shiny new thing to bolt onto my 576! More show than go tbh, but looks good tho eh! Sent using ipad doodah

The 2 year warranty is dependant on you registering the saw to get the 2nd year. You can use whatever fuel you want. It does not affect ur warranty except if you seize it of coursevand using a crappy mix lol Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

The warranty isnt transferable... Stay friendly with original owner! Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Dont they come with a repair patch? Have u contacted stihl??? If you cant get a patch, see if u can find a ruined pair u can use or ANY similar material will suffice. The outer layer offers no protection. Im sure there will even be a kind person on here that can help u out. If the sub layers are damaged...then it should really be the bin for them... Or keep em, and u have some material as a patch next time! Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Piston / piston ring buggered? Take the exhaust off and take a look for some scoring or wear. Let us know! Curious to know the result. And a pic too if poss Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App