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The Mk1 were more of a problem with hot starts. The Mk2 doesn’t seem to have that problem.

661 if you need grunt.

Very sad indeed. Though I think it was good that his brother was there. If he’d been on a different job, he’d always have wondered what if. At least he knows, they did all that was possible to save him. Though that of course, will be of little comfort.

Camouflaged for work on the savanna.

Could an Admin please delete my empty post.

Yes it gets primed and the decompression is pushed.

500i is nice to run but a pig to start, especially when cold.

Mr. Potatohead

Keeping your left hand warm wouldn't be a problem but carrying enough fuel for a day's cutting may be problematic.

Trouble with such puny fines, is it sets a precedent and sends the message, that if you want to fell and you'll make a profit after the fact. Then go right ahead.

If the ear defenders are not inserted all the way. Then invert each one, so that each muff in turn is pointing skyward; and push down into side socket until you hear/feel a loud snap. First one, then the other. Damn sight easier to push them in, than to try dragging them down and in.

In the end, a krab is a krab. So long as it's in good nick, functions with ease and is rated above the maximum load it will be expected to hold. Then the only things that can be improved, is lessening its weight and ease of use without detracting from safety.

Something to hang one end of a hammock from.

Prepped veg for roasting and boiling. My veggie stuff is easy but the mountain of grub for the carnivores is still being prepped. Table is laid though and present packed. I'm not saying I've been good but I wrote my list twice. Does that count? My thinking, you don't get owt for nowt. But the fat man in the red suit is an easy target. If only he wasn't quite so quick. May you all have a good Yule and a great year. May you find peace and joy in equal measure. And perhaps something that makes a lot of noise too.

Any figures on vibration level for either or both? And is the 572 running .325" or 3/8"?

Well they all agree on one thing... 3.1bn

I agree. As much as I whole heartedly support the NHS and want it to continue, it's only a matter of time, before this government succeeds in smashing it into the mud; and introducing private health care only across the board. So the wealthy will live in good health and the poor & needy will go to an early, painful grave.

Generally speaking, Joe Public are a law unto themselves. It doesn't matter what you do, if a pedestrian, cyclist or motorist wants to get from A-B, even if their chosen route happens to be the most dangerous path, then they will take it regardless of your best intensional. Also, you can't and indeed won't please everyone all the time. Their are always individuals or groups, that having been that way a hundred times before, are more than happy to be belligerent just to thwart your best laid plans. In short - it doesn't matter what you do, some will be happy, even thankful that you are showing care for their wellbeing. While other won't give a damn. And will happily ignore good advice just to be awkward or to take the shortest route or because they've survived thus far of sheer dumb luck or because in their mind, no one shall ever be above their intellect, so, they will go wherever they like when they like and let the world be damned. Children are children. Adolescents are just passing time between being a child and being an adult. Adults and and too often are, thick as two short planks and twice as wooden.

Topping trees while wing-suit jumping...

Doesn't matter what powers the chain's movement. The fact is, that the chain is moving at great speed. If the chain is at all capable of cutting wood, then it's capable of cutting flesh. PPE gets you so far but it's a properly functioning brain which is the best protection.

But have done nothing about it on new saws.

Just the right weather for it.

Bee Quest Beeconomy The Ladybird Book of Sheds

Before you use it. Make sure all the av bolts are snugged-up, give the clutching bear a spot of grease and if it's not done already, clean the bar and grease as needed.

A tad chilly here. Just had an odd one, man wanting to park a car. So he's outside, shovelling snow and ice from the road onto the pavement. I asked him why he was making the pavement more hazardous. I left him shovelling it back where it came from.