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Hi, got myself a used Husky 357xp with a 20" bar - was running fine & dandy until I made my own 2 stroke mix and the saw stopped working after about 5 mins running. I know I added the right amount of synthetic 2 stroke oil, but perhaps it just wasn't mixed in enough ? An expensive lesson learnt! Anyway took it to the local Husky French dealer (I'm in France) who quoted €470 to fix it....I know I can get a new one for not much more, but wondering if it's worth buying the OEM parts off Ebay (piston & cylinder) & replace them. My questions are: Is this worth doing? How tough is this job? Are there other things that will also need replacing at the same time as the Piston & Cylinder? Any guidance much appreciated. Nick

SGM is launching its brand new showroom in Inverkeithing, Fife with an Open Day offering one off deals as well as specialist services, advice and information. With a diverse range of products from the world’s leading brands, SGM is able to offer the latest innovations in tree care equipment and accessories to the professional arboriculture and forestry markets. The products we stock have been selected on the premise that they are of highest quality, fit for purpose and have been rigorously tested by industry experts. Everyone is welcome at our Open Day and attendance is free – come along on Thursday 28th April between 12noon and 8pm for excellent deals and more… Limited Stock - Fantastic deals for one day only! Yale XTC Rope, ½” – 37metres - £70.00 + VAT Stein Helmets - £ 39.00 + VAT Petzl Sequioa SRT Harnesses - £170.00 + VAT The above offers are valid for purchases made at SGM’s Main Showroom in Inverkeithing on Thursday 28th April between 12noon and 8pm only. Limited stock available. PRIZE DRAW Free entry at the SGM’s Open Day to win: First prize: Stihl MS200T with 14” bar and chain (Worth £650) Second prize: Pfanner Chainsaw Trousers (Gladiator – Design C) Third prize: Fully equipped Stein helmet One entry per person that attends the Open Day – winner will be picked on the day Even more reasons to come along: Largest Arboriculture Showroom in Scotland See NEW Stein SRT System, Pfanner clothing, RC Rigging Systems, Skywalker Hitch System. Hitch advice LOLER Q&A: ask about any item of kit you’re worried about FREE Karabiner cleaning service (up to 5 per person) Bring your chainsaw for a FREE Health Check from our trained engineers Trial area in store for harnesses Information and advice on LANTRA Certified training and NPTC assessments. Refreshments available for all visitors How to find us: Address: SGM House, Belleknowes Industrial Estate, Inverkeithing, Fife, KY11 1HZ (see PDF attached for map) From A90 North Bound: Exit at Junction 1 A985/A921. At the roundabout, take the third exit onto Admirality Road (A921). Take the first left into Belleknowes Ind. Est. and follow the road down to the bottom and round to the left. From M90 South Bound: Exit at Junction 1 A985/A921. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Admirality Road (A921). Take the first left into Belleknowes Ind. Est. and follow the road down to the bottom and round to the left. Email your contact details to [email protected] or call 0800 432 0440 quoting ARBTALK for more information and to register your interest http___maps.google.co.pdf

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Hi I've got a Makita DCS3410TH that I bought in France three years ago. It's been sat idle in the garage for eighteen months, and won't start now. Not being a mechanic I'm scrabbling around for info to try and avoid having to pay someone to change a widget and get it back up and running. What are the things I should check out? Something dried out.......?

I'm after a new tatoo thought i'd get either a chainsaw or a tree does n e 1 have any cool ones (with pictures). Cheers - Flob

We had a load of stuff stolen last to include 3 x Stihl ms200t, 3 x Stihl ms 260, 1 x Stihl ms460, 1 x Stihl ms660, 1 x Stihl ms 880 2 x Stihl br600 blowers, 1 x Stihl hedge trimmer hs85, 1 x Stihl combi tool hedgetrimmer, 1 x Stihl extending pruner with c/s head, & 1 x Jensen 430 Di (1000 hrs), 4 x complete climbing kits and a full rigging kit.. We are based in oxfordshire and a few other unrelated companies have been robbed by these Bas turds during the last week, I have the serial numbers of all these machines if you are offered anything you dont feel is quite right please ring me and we can see if any serial numbers match (07971624646) ..... Thanks very much

We had a load of stuff stolen last to include 3 x Stihl ms200t, 3 x Stihl ms 260, 1 x Stihl ms460, 1 x Stihl ms660, 1 x Stihl ms 880 2 x Stihl br600 blowers, 1 x Stihl hedge trimmer hs85, 1 x Stihl combi tool hedgetrimmer, 1 x Stihl extending pruner with c/s head, & 1 x Jensen 430 Di (1000 hrs), 4 x complete climbing kits and a full rigging kit.. We are based in oxfordshire and a few other unrelated companies have been robbed by these Bas turds during the last week, I have the serial numbers of all these machines if you are offered anything you dont feel is quite right please ring me and we can see if any serial numbers match (07971624646) ..... Thanks very much

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Hi there all Can anyone please suggest some individuals/companies that are well renowned for quality NPTC refresher training. The units I wish to take are CS30, 31, 32, 38, 39. Preferably London or somewhere South East England. Thanks

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Petemate_390xp has done an awesome job on my 395xp, well worth the money if you want a hot saw without the risk of killing the engine. mine is tuned for carving work so I can get those big blocks off quickly. get in touch with him if you want the most out of your saws!!!

yet again my tutor at college has landed me with a real head scratcher. he wants to know the design and development of the top handled chainsaw over the last 20 years and i cant seem to find any relevant information on it. any suggestions for sites to go on or any information would be greatly appreciated.

Hello all I am currently doing a lvl3 award in arboriculture and have been asked to do a 50 page assigment. I chose to do differences in performance and prices in leading brand chainsaws. It will mostly be covering the 2 main marketers, Stihl and Husqy But i have also chosen to cover the less admired manuafacturers e.g. ryobi, makita and echo. I would be very grateful if everyone could leave a comment on what their fave saw is and reasons why, also what would be handy is putting down the worst saws you've used, and reasons why. any help will be greatly appreciated chappys