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Vogue. I would recommend a 20 inch bar. It is a good all round size. Can tackle larger logs as well as not being two big for smaller stuff. My very first saw, a second hand one, came with a 20 incher, and it did everything I needed, including dropping a large tree. I have had a couple of saws since, and apart from my pruning saw I use 20 inch.
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My pruning saw and 20 inch Stihl demolished this tree.
Thanks heaps for the advice on the Makita 6401. I did a heap of research on US sites and today just got one delivered for $770 from a place in South Oz. It was half the price of the equiverlant Stihl or Husky:DQuote:
Originally Posted by rick130
Once this wind stops i'll be out giving it a go:D
You won't be disappointed ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by vogue
I'll be interested to see what chain it's supplied with.
If it's the bent over raker full chisel safety chain, get some semi-chisel loops for firewood use, and there's a little bit of art in making those safety chains cut well too, but the 'Vanguard' chain isn't too slow but isn't ideal for firewood/dirty timber use.
For chains and consumables a good mate of mine in South Oz can't be beaten for service and price.
Drop Matt a line at Riverland Saw Chain Supply and tell him Rick and Serg suggested you buy the saw on the Landy forum, he'll get a laugh out of it :D (he actually likes Landies, too)
Matt's number is 0438 813 459, email riverlandsawchain@gmail.com
BTW, he runs a couple of ported 7901 Dolmars (Makita's) for tree felling ;) (as well as a worked over 390XP and 3120XP Huskies)
Congrats on the new saw, you won't be disappointed. A few tips. ONLY use fresh petrol and a hi quality 2t aircooled oil. Don't worry about the manual telling you to run the ratio at 25:1 if using non-dolmar branded oil. Mix at 50-1. If you are not familiar with tuning, take it to your local dealer. Be upfront, buy a few chains and stuff and ask to tune. Pop off the top cover and see how the air filter clicks in and out.
Only run sharp chains
Clean air filters regularly
Dump fuel and idle dry if not using for 2 weeks or more.
Run bp 98 octane (this has no ethanol)
Dont blip throttle or run at half throttle. Get use to using at full throttle and adjusting pressure with your touch.
I know everyone recommends this, but I've never liked it and have never done it.Quote:
Originally Posted by uninformed
It just doesn't sit right with me when you rely on the fuel to carry your lube. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/s...onfused013.gif
As Serg said, use good fuel, I also use BP Ultimate and use a high quality JASO FC/FD oil.
The manual will say 40:1 with non branded oil or 50:1 with Makita/Dolmar oil.
Either ratio is OK.
Either is ok as long as tune is adjusted to fuel/oil ratio ;)
I'm not sure how idling dry will hurt. There is a film there until it stops dead. I have done it on all my stuff for a few years now. Nothing dead yet, but then again most not opened up to check???
I know, but I just have this thing in my head that no fuel/lean and a two stroke = :(Quote:
Originally Posted by uninformed
Yeah but you wear crocs......so something isn't right already
Welcome to the DOLMARio GRIN,despite it being a Makita;);););)
Once you get your head around sharpening chain,its an art,you will love to see the chips fly off a full chisel chain,until you learn sharpening stick with the semi chisel,full chisel either cut or dont;););)
Andrew
They were a present OK, so I have to :pQuote:
Originally Posted by uninformed
I wear orange stripey hippy daks, and patchwork rainbow shorts by choice too, so maybe you're right :D