ArborClimber

2 bottles of shampoo.... now, it was the first job of the day, and we didnt stink THAT much... We assumed she was a supplier or avon lady.... otherwise, endless upon endless coffees:thumbup:

Yeah, i love mine. Had it now for a couple of months, used it for everything so far, and yes, your right, one 180 battery normally lasts a day, but i always have a 115 as a spare. But only had to change the battery once in middle of a day because i was doing a couple of takedowns with it... but it did it! For normal pruning and deadwooding they are great. Especially as when you are climbing, you just pull the brake and its on no fumbling around trying to pull start it! Just make sure the battery is properly clipped in, or someone gets a nasty bonk on the head:biggrin:

Yeah, i certainly would prefer that my saw lasts a bit longer still! I have had a good old search through tubeface, arboristsite, here, and a couple of american ones, (your thread, spud, was the most useful) and im just not too taken with the idea that many have of just drilling a dirty great big hole in the exhaust and saying "job well done"! Hence my questions... I have a new carb on the saw, and i look after it, so i dont want to ruin it, just "improve it":001_rolleyes: Btw, is there such a thing as a "tuning kit" from Stihl? You can get one for some saws, not sure with 200t though...

Ok, I am fully aware that this is a well worn subject, and the implications with poower, HSE, etc... But i would like some clear, plain instructions and tips as to what to do. And i'm lazy and cant be arsed to trawl through all the threads Especially appreciate tips from experienced engineer machinists from the like of Spuds-you-may-or-may-not-like. I come from a family of engineers and enjoy tinkering with my saws anyway. So my questions are: -Where, how, and what are the better ways of modding/drilling the exhaust? -Is there anything i can do with air/fuel filters that would make a difference? -What should i do with the H/L screws, and in which direction? -Anything else that i could reasonably do myself in the workshop? Pics would be nice where possible Cheers lads (and any lady engineers)

sorry mate, not going to of much help, and going to go along with everyone else... Just get another pair of airstreams. But well done for getting the best out of your old ones:biggrin:

If you can get hold of a 200t, give it a good clean and a service (and maybe drill a hole in the exhaust) then get it. Great saw. My work mate has a 201t, and yes, the new ones have the problems sorted out. but the older ones are also good, but need "breaking in", in other words, they are good saws after a month or 2. I haven't used the new Husky, but i hear good things

For those (like me) who's german missus also has no idea what TBE is, it's "die Frühsommer-Meningoenzephalitis". If you can repeat that to your hausartzt, well done to you!

I've just got the new stihl x-flex, did a dismantle and some normal climbing in them, in 32 degrees, and i'm surprised by them. I would recommend them. But check the leg length, if your short and skinny, might be a bit long

Really? That would explain why the missus is always moaning at me to check for ticks By TBE you mean tuberculosis?

24! But been falling up trees for 7 years, and it's already too long....

And don't forget to show the boss! Though he may not be particularly happy with it....

Ok, I had a look, and i think this is what he found. Will ask though if there is more. Can only find it in German though https://www.svlfg.de/30-praevention/prv051-fachinformationen/prv0504-gesundheitsschutz/020_biologische-Arbeitsstoffe/020_Loseblatt/C_01_05.pdf

We used to work on them all year round too, until about a month ago I will ask my workmate tomorrow then send you a link

We have the same issue, burning eyes, scratches stinging, sneezing and coughing, etc.... Worst when its a nice calm sunny day. We do alot of work for the city council, and we found out that their cutters don't cut plane trees in the summer. Meh! Then a workmate found something on the German health and safety rules and regs and discovered that actually we aren't allowed to cut plane while there are leaves on them Its been a while since i worked in the UK, might be worth checking out...

With my airstreams i got my normal size, and fitted perfect. Of course, a bit tight at first, but thats normal. The airstreams have this fancy memory foam stuff that when you first get them you should wear them for 10mins so they mould to feets shape. Get the airstreams

Just few pics of the storm damage from north-west Germany. So much to do.... These are just from Dortmund. Düsseldorf, Essen and Köln (Cologne) are even worse. Heard of a big Chestnut tree, 1.8meter diameter, had just twisted on its base and fell over. Enough work to last til summer is long over. Looking for work? Then learn German, quick....

First, unless you can speak German, find someone that can Then check out the Arbeits Agentur, JOBBRSE der Bundesagentur fr Arbeit - Deutschlands grtes Online-Jobportal. they are the German equivalent of The Job Center. (you can change the language into English, but you have search for "Baumpflege", results are in German) Or, if you want to jump in the deep end, check out Baumpflege-Oberweser.de. Thats the company I work for. He has actually got advertized on that and the jobboerse website that he is looking for people, so perhaps check that out too. If you do send a cv, i would suggest that you mention that you saw the advert on that website. If you can't somehow translate your whole cv/intro letter into German, then maybe just start with a sentence or two in German explaining, and the rest in English. If the boss cant read it, then he will ask an employee that can. Most companies here expect an introduction letter aswell as a traditional CV. As for moving to germany and getting a job here, its easy, but remember to bring as much paperwork, bank statements, tax papers, and general paper stuff as is possible. I cannot stress that enough, paperwork is RIDICULOUSLY important here. Hope that helps a bit......

Not sure if you took up on y'mans offer, but I'm an Brit/Irish working here in Germany (my wife is a native), and I find working here not a problem if you are employed. Going self-employed I found a bit complicated, but if you are an EU citizen l found getting work here is easy. Non-EU citizens may be more of an issue, you'll have to check that out. For Germany, check out the "Arbeits Agentur" (work agent) for job offers. It's in German though. And be prepared to work early/long days. I start at 6am and normally at home at around 5-6pm If you want though, I know that the company I work is often looking for climbers, especially at the moment with guys with bust knees and starting technician courses. And aside from me, we have at least 3 others that speak English, so language shouldn't be an issue to begin with. Most tree, or "Baumpflege" companies have English speakers too. Whatever you choose to do, all the best!

As i said, was a mix of that and guess work on the bench it lasted longer, of course, but i did use it once almost flat out cutting small firewood, and the 180 lasted a good 30mins, I think a bit longer. As for oil, I refill after changing the battery 2 or three times, and there is always some left over. Just keep an eye on it and don't forget.

Important point TGB. On that note, if you do use someone elses saw, sharpen it afterwards. And please sharpen it properly, I WILL notice that the teeth on the left are shorter than on the right. Or it's your saw next...

Not that I'm aware of... A mix of guess work, and leaving it running on a work bench with a cable tie around the trigger:biggrin: NOT a recomended practice, I admit, but gave the desired results

Even though I believe we have exceeded initial 10, a wee note to new groundsmen: The term "groundsman" does NOT mean that you look at the ground you stand on, look at the climber and at what and where he/she is cutting! It makes the climber a much happier person when he doesn't have to constantly look after the groundsman....

Agree with Stihlben. I use one 180 and have a 115 as backup. Personally though I don't notice that it's a bit heavier when I'm actually using it. Run time so far is about 30-40mins for the 180 and about 20-25 for 115. Bearing in mind, that's the time with your finger actually on the trigger. Normally, i don't need to use the 115, the 180 is enough for the day....

I find it very well balanced as the battery is placed quite well back, so if anything, maybe even be a bit "rear-heavy" but i dont personally notice it. Also, so far i have had no problems with the battery falling out. Did half expect something like that when being thrown about in the tree when climbing, but all was good. Nothings broken after a good month or two of use. Just make sure the battery is proper clipped in, or your groundsman might be needing a new hat....

Depends what you want to do with the saw! I use my battery saw almost everyday, for deadwood and trimming its perfect, especially climbing. Anything bigger or a dismantling i use my 200. Get 2 batteries, and you'll be sorted for the day! But the 150 is a great wee saw if you need that extra bit power that you won't get from the battery saw. Failing that, just dont bend your elbow, should be ok