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How does it stack up compared to new machines? Better built?

Brilliant. Cheers Gary. Were the pro saws? Or farm saws

Chaps. I’m looking to buy an 038av super. Can anyone tell me about these machines. I don’t know too much about them but I believe they are good machines. Were they big farm saws? Or saws for professional use? Any help would be greatly appreciated

Evening. I have recently acquired a stihl 028 super. Google says the correct mix is 50:01. Is this correct? If so would aspen 2 be ok to use in this machine?

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Wouldn't really recommend pressure washing it as like someone else said it could drive water into electrical components. Brake cleaner too can quickly deteriorate plastic and rubber hoses. I generally keep mine clean and give it a good clean with hot soapy water once a week and rise with clean water.

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I've been thinking about the echo multi tool system as there is and extension available for that too. I've not really seen any reviews on it though

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Its a 2 piece fibre glass poll . I dunno to be honest 4 meters maybe ?

Ah so is yours the multi tool too?

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I have a Husqvarna powered pole saw . Not often used but when it is its faultless . I understand that the Echo stuff is pretty good .

What length of reach does it have stubby? Yea I think Echo are a bit of an underdog. I hear good things about them too

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Looking for a new long reach saw. Been using a cheap Chinese machine that was gifted to me by my father. This has now given up the ghost. I've been looking at the echo multi tool long reach tool. Any good?? What's everyone's thoughts on the best machine as I'm wanting to get something sorted for this week.

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Hand her a formal written warning containing all this excellent advice provided by the Arbtalk community. Problem solved?.....

cheers, Steve

What an absolutely fantastic idea. Although the garden shed is cold and my van is dirty and uncomfortable lol

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The other half has about 20 horses, more saddles than i can keep track of and horse jackets by the dozen. If i buy another saw (as in, a total of 3 or 4 in all), it's "why do you need another one??"

Best policy is, just buy Pfanners and say nothing till the credit card bill comes up

Ohh yours too! Mines has 9 of the fecking things. No expenses spared either. But like you say. Look and some new kit or a new saw you right away with you hadn't bothered lol

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Great suggestions so far!

 

But.....

 

Summer is just around the corner, get a pair of shorts and invest the savings in booze!

Now that's my kind of answer!! Haha

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Just go to the makeup drawer and say oooo you don't need these expensive ones, I'll get you some from the pound shop next time

 

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Hahahahaha I'm going to try that . . . I'll let you know how it goes lol

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never involve the mrs in in any form off tree work kit purches no matter what it is ,its just not worth the hasle

I have realized that recently lol

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Get her to wear your old ones for a few days and she'll see why you want comfy bendy troosers

 

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That's a good plan Bill lol

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So I destroyed my Stihl trousers last weekend there. In my quest for a new pair, I've found a local supplier that supplies Pfanner! Although the wife tells me I don't need ones that expensive and cheaper ones will do. How do I win her over on the Pfanner Gladiators lol

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Wont be that as I run a Sugi on mine and its not a problem even with a larger dia 8 pin .

I'm sure. It was maybe a simple case of the chain wasn't on right?? Who knows. Seems ok now anyway. (Touch wood) lol

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Had you put the chain on the drive sprocket right ? Most likely cause.

Well I presume so . . . Put the standard bar on and all ok. Would pull ok with the decomp in though. Strange eh

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It says under the bar cover in the first post and it pulls over with the decomp button pressed, just sounds like he's not pulling hard enough or he's put it together wrong. Is he putting it on the floor and standing on the handle or trying to drop start it ?

I was staring it on the floor with my foot on the handle. Now this very strange. Put the original bar back on. All ok now. Had put the sugi bar on. Will check to ensure it was the correct bar I have received

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Nope . Did leave my 372 on its side in the rain once and as Spud says the needle rollers stuck to the shaft and when you pulled it over the chain spun . Easily and quickly sorted though .

Could be it. What's the way to cure it?

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Going back to the problem rather than dancing round the handbags:001_rolleyes:

 

 

 

It is a 60cc saw, the only way it will be damn difficult to turn over is a major mechanical fault or a hydo lock caused by a crankcase full of fuel/liquid.

 

 

 

My money is on the washing has locked up the sprocket mechanism by corroding the needle bearing and binding it to the bearing.

 

 

 

The Normal way of resolving these issues is to remove the sparkplug and see if this helps, noting where the engine locks also helps. Locking on TDC means either carbon or foreign body in the combustion chamber or possibly the flywheel hitting the coil. I tend to remove the clutch and flywheel so you just have the crankshaft, bearings, piston and bore that can be the issue and to discount the external components.

 

 

 

If it is a hydro lock, taking the plug out and turning the saw upside down should drain the puddled fuel from the saw.

 

 

 

We really need further info but the ingress of water in to the clutch bearing is still my favoured diagnosis.

I'll Check the plug later. Could it be that it is just worn in now perhaps?

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Try starting a ported 660 on spikes without using the sissy button.

 

Spud turning into a bender once he sent back my saw.

 

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The sissy button [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]. That's made my night

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assuming the saw was running ok prior to your cleaning it has to be somthing you have done, so chain brake actuated prior to re fitting?

Yes all was fine brake/chain all

Once refitted. Then this. Hmm??

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Could be the fuel filter

Soaked in water?

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