Great_American

Just bought it last week. Its an old one from 2000 though. The mix was good, with new petrol. If i it was broken when I bought it I can send it back and use the momey towards a new one. The seller is probably goong to blame my fuel.

Thats great! Got a 9010 from ebay, after 2 tanks of fuel it cut out and wont start. It doesn't feel nice to pull, i'm guessing engine damage

How much would a 9010 without a bar cost me? Plus is there anyone in devon who can fix a knackered dolmar? :-(

I had this on my 2004 td5. Turned out the fuel pressure regulator was slowly leaking diesel onto the starter motor. The diesel evaporated and left a sticky gunk inside the motor, stopping it turning. I sprayed a load of brake cleaner all over it and rinsed it out with a hose. THis was over a year ago, it hasn't given me any trouble since. let me know if that helps, it's worth a try and doesn't cost anything…..

Here is my interpretation, based on the cs38 I did last month with Roland Heming (http://www.rolandheming.co.uk) who provided all the gear. The code and prices are from the honey brothers website (Arborist Equipment - Tree Surgeon Supplies - Climbing Accessories - Honey Brothers Ltd) Work position strop: wire core flip line with a Prussik or mechanical friction device. Hb050 £84 Climbing irons: spikes. Try to borrow these, as only 2 will be climbing at a time. Bash12-1 £182.75 Spare rescue: rescue connector?? We used 2 caribiners connected with a short sling. Edl 025 £3.50 + ct001 £14.58 (x2) False anchor : a sling and a caribiner to girth hitch on the climbing pole. Dmm151 £4.50 + ct001 £14.58 Hope that helps Matt

I recently did cs 38 and 39 with Roland Heming (http://www.rolandheming.co.uk) in Dorset. They can provide all the kit, and the prices are really fair. Even with accommodation and travelling there it worked out cheaper for me than loads of the other trainers. The accommodation isn't too shabby either...

I'm looking for part-time tree/ground work in West Devon/ North Cornwall, but I am happy to travel further afield for a few days work. I have cs 30, 31 Chainsaw Operator, and 38 Tree access/Aerial Rescue. Trees have always been an interest of mine, I am keen to learn, work hard, and pick up new skills quickly. I am Self-Employed, have Professional Liability and Indemnity insurance, and some personal kit (saw, helmet, gloves, trousers etc), plus clean driving license and transport. I attached my CV to this post. I can also help out with taking photos or videos, website design/update and graphic work - I made the Roland Heming ad that comes up on here- Please bear me in mind if you could ever use an extra pair of hands! Matt mattcv_arb.pdf

Great video. The time-lapse and slow-motion looks brilliant. Never seen a time-lapse filmed from a drivers crotch perspective before.

Here's a video that I found really helpful on this issue: The whole series has a lot of information (and some massive trees). Thanks, Matt

You could do worse than the Flinn saws. I have the 36". I like the teeth more than the peg tooth ones. matt

I'm not too bad with mechanics (drive a landrover), and can swap parts ok. What worries me is cleaning the bore out, I have read about using acid, I think thats a bit of a push for me. Getting it fixed here will cost minimum 200. On the other hand I can't afford to buy another saw.

Just to add another perspective to this thread; I saved hard and bought a used 550xp on ebay. I've used it a couple of times, and now I find out that the piston is scored, I can't use it any more, and repairs could cost more than I payed for it. Apparently this is most often caused by a bad fuel mix, but I've been careful with the fuel, so it looks like the damage was already done when I bought it. It does start and run, so it's quite possible that the seller had no idea of the fault. I've asked the seller to pay some of the repair costs, does that seem reasonable to you guys?

groundsman - rockoil - at 50:1, like the guy in the shop said. How much out do you have to be with mix for it to do this?