Liam Outdoors 89

Hey Dan The only Instruction is to NOT bring a saw that has a larger guide bar length than 15"s. But surely they're not going to chuck you off the course if your bar is 16"s. I'm looking at the 241 now..... I'm currently proper skint, but for what I need around our place it looks good.

Hey Bill Yeah I've tried twice already and same issue. Could try a 3rd time!

Update ladies & gents. Carb came through the post chucked it straight in. Didn't touch adjustment screws started 1st pull on choke. 2nd pull on 'on' it started. High idle turned it down perfect. Day 1 - for half a tank of fuel run fine. Day 2 - 3 tanks of fuel over 4hrs, not hard continues use. Near the end of each tank it started boggin and cutting out, moved fuel line in tank improved issue. Day 3 issues started.... Really high idle, adjustment slows it down then creeps up again. Saw just starts ragging it's arse off for no-reason. I'm now thinking fuel line & fuel filter. I'm just being a tight arse but I'm still reluctant to throw money at a low end saw. I'm not using for work purposes just looking after our woods where we live. But I've also got my CS30&31 in September and I'd like to use my own saw for that. Shall I just get a new fuel line & filter and go from there? Cheers guys [emoji38]

Unfortunately I'm based in North Kent....... thanks for the offer though. Bought a cheap Chinese carb see if that works. Been using it to day for an hour, just bogged out half way whilst cutting through a 4inch branch.....

Amazing cheers lads. I was looking at the cheap carbs, but was sceptical. But apparently you've squashed my doubt! I'll order one tonight & see what happens! I'll keep you all updated ?

Hello Everyone I've inherited an MS181 Iv'e had it for about 18months. It was probably sat for 6months before I managed to get it going. I've replaced the air filter, Spark plug, fuel filter and it runs ok. But from cold it always only ever starts on half choke no matter the weather and soon as you touch the throttle it just bogs and dies. It's ok when it warm up but as soon as you pull full throttle it bogs & dies. I've cleaned the Carb out about 4 times adjusted the High, Low and idle screws and same effect. The next option is new Carb Kit for diaphram etc and then potentially a new carb. A new is carb is about £60.... I know its not much in the grand scheme of things but this saw might be 7 years old and I have no idea if it was looked after before and a new 181 is £250.00. I'm looking at a new potential Top handle for the future MS150/194 or 201. Is it worth spending the extra money on the 181? or just scrapping it and given up on it? Any help appreciated. Take it easy Liam

Hey chaps has any one else used this yet? I'm debating between the MS362 and MS400 is worth the extra cash? And is it still too early to buy one?

Cheers Dbikeguy - It's awesome to hear others changes careers etc. I think we all get wrapped up in learning one profession when were younger and then doing it for life. There's nothing wrong with that if you love what you do but I've lost my passion for my current job.

Hey Drinksloe - This is an awesome point I'm still very opened minded about all aspects of tree work. I still don't really know what specific sub discipline I'm actually interested in yet. When looking in to it more, tree climbing is the most obvious one and when looking for jobs on-line, most of them are looking for climbing Arborists.

Thank you all very much for the replies chaps, a step in the right direction. ?

I've looked at Kingswood and there combined courses looks really good, If I enjoy climbing and enjoy helping out some local firms for pocket money I'll book it and go from there. Using Chainsaws and Climbing might be fun but £3k is still £3k if I decide it's not for me!

Some thing else I need to start reading!

Ha if it was only that simple, pretty much living on Mother in Laws inherited place. We built a separate property yadayada..... Also YES i've been listening to the educated tree climber and that's on my to do list of reads.

Hello every one. I'd like to start with an apology as I am sure this topic has been covered again and again and again.... Very new to the forum and just as new to tree care/Aborist currently more of an interest. It's a bit of a long posts I'm sorry...... I've been in my current industry for almost 10 years and before I jump ship and think about completely changing my job I've been doing my research looking in to training, the type of work, the physical and mental well being of working in the Tree Care industry. I am 30 with a young family to think about I am currently mortgage free and have a small amount of debt. Before every one jumps on me and says "it's very physical, it's hard work you'll regret it" blah blah blah, I work in the events industry. I'm front Kent and most of my work is in C.London & further north of. I commute between 3-4hrs every day and work between 10hr - 19hr days. There can be a mix of heavy rigging, lifting truss, speakers, cable trunks, flight cases. And sitting on your arse for long period of time. I'm self employed and does it pay fairly well I won't lie. I've developed this interest in arboriculture from now living on a 12 acre small holding for last 2 years. Clearing small branches, bush, nettles, small tree's and just general working out side. Iv'e been tidying up the small holding using inherited Chainsaws, Pole saws & hedge strimmers/cutters. (Don't worry I bought all the PPE after starting a chainsaw for the first time) I want a change in career to hopefully get slightly more regular hours e.g. 07:00 - 16:00 with around 2hours of commuting. I am fully aware this won't always be the case. And I prefer working out side. Most of my work is indoors, along with irregular working hours and feast or famine work times of the year and I think I'vehad enough of it. Since watching videos and listening to Podcasts It's only grown my interest in the industry and wanting to learn as much as I can. Practicing knots at home and at work to master a few of the basics. I am also very aware that watching and listening to information on line is no replacement for practical experience and years of experience on various different jobs. I'm thinking about buying a climbing kit to practice at home on some various big/medium trees we have the 'garden', I've got 2 friends that are rock climbers and use harness. I know that's not the same but they are very safety conscious and I like to think myself of a competent person that won't take risk if you don't need to. Any way my point is.........Should I buy a basic arb climbing kit to get some practice climbing and see if it's an aspect of the job I will enjoy. Just to clarify NO I will not be using a handsaw in the canopy until I have done my aeriel chainsaw use ticket. I've heard too many home owners horror stories. Thanks for reading Liam