Guys I've a sthil ms181 and it was left it to be repaired few weeks back and I got it back and it's not running right at all,gets bogged down and chain stops when trying to cut timber and it gives loud rev for a few seconds and goes all over the shop with low and high revs and takes a age to try cut logs.
Has a new chain,so no probs there.
Any ideas what it might be,when I picked it up off the so called repair shop one guy said that carb is not great in that saw,sure if he taught that why not replace it and I said it to him,he says oh take a few weeks to get one.WTF like................
You guys think it's the carb??.
The seals on the crank shaft may be leaking. If they are leaking that can affect the carb as it's the vacuum /pressure change in the crankcase as the piston moves that powers the carburettor to suck petrol from the fuel tank and inject it to the cylinder.
A way to test those seals is using brake cleaner spray, I got some from my local screwfix store. Spray it in around the clutch and starter cord when the saw is running and if it stops the seals are leaking.
Found this video below to be good. Probably as handy to buy a new carb than redo the diaphragm on the old one. It's a bit fiddly to replace them but not a big job either.
https://youtu.be/_5n7zUdJt6U
A friend reckons it's the clutch
Lidl have their battery powered chainsaw in again, €110 without batteries or chargers.
They use 2 x 20v batteries, if you don’t have them already it puts the cost up a good bit as I think the batteries are €40 each. Get the 4 ah ones, not the 2 ah batteries, much better for power hungry jobs.
How many cuts on a fully charged 4ah ??
Have a look.
Husqvarna chainsaw leaks oil when sitting idle. Any ideas on how to stop this leak?
There probably is a screw to adjust the oil flow to the chain, so that may need adjustment but it will be letting out some oil even when idling which is normal
Hi, thanks for your response. I phrased it wrong originally. When chainsaw is not been used as in the shed or back of van it leaks oil and is a mess. Trying to figure out how to stop this.
Looks like F R Jones across the pond have ceased trading.
hi i bought a new carb and fitted it,but a friend reckons that the crankshaft seals are leaking or letting air in.cause it be running fine then for a bit its like sucking air in,if you get what i am trying to say.
i wonder where would i get 2 quality seals online and would it ne good to change the bearings to??.
now i,ve never done a job like this before as in i think the whole saw comes apart,is it a manageable job.i replaced the carb etc but i think thats a lot easier.
Hi folks, only a domestic user here who's a bit confused due to getting different air filters delivered after ordering online. Would appreciate an answer. Which one should be used in this country with a Stihl ms291, A or B?
A would probably be a better one in ways as it would have more surface area and probably take longer to block but either filter look good. I've an ms250 and would like to upgrade the air filter set up on it. The standard air filter isint great
Anyone recommend a battery chainsaw for light farm work, handy sized stuff to be cut for the stove.
My ms170 sthil has died 😢
I have a Bosch short battery chinsaw. Very handy. No issues. Can cut through any branches. Can also work single handed
I'd probably be inclined to go Makita. https://www.powertool.ie/p/makita-duc256z-10-250mm-twin-18v-lxt-brushless-chainsaw-3_8-pitch-body-only/duc256z
this is body only needs twin 18v batteries.
This is a top handle saw, NOT SUITABLE FOR USE ON THE GROUND meant for use by trained climbers.
For ground use a rear handle chainsaw should be used.
just my 2 cents
tim
Cheers tim
No Worries,
if you read the description carefully it mentions this on the 4th line of the description
"Ideal for tree care - to be used by professional tree surgeons"
The Husqvarna electric saws have a good reputation, although you'll be throwing a good few pound at it. Any reason you are not going for another small petrol saw?
Just looking at the options considering I don't have that much work for a saw, an hour here & there, fuel goin old in the tank etc
No regrets with the parkside/lidl one above. Get the bigger 4ah batteries though. I bought it just to see what a battery saw was like before spending big bucks on the 'traditional' chainsaw brands. I'd be happy to stick with this one. However I think the later versions have a shorter bar and the batteries are more expensive too.
Don't get the 2ah batteries though. We cut a wheelie bin full of 4-5 inch ash on one charge of the 2ah batteries.
Run it on aspen.
Good option, I've to go shopping for a saw
Anyone here with a battery one for a while now
Apparently if you use the Stihl Ultra 2 stroke oil is keeps the fuel good for a couple of years & prevents carb damage. Much cheaper than aspen
I was going to suggest Lidl Parkside. Lots of good revues.
Good to know thanks
Back to the battery saw question: We've used a Makita DUC353PG2 (or DUC353Z without batteries) for the last four years with no major problems. It's a 2 battery (36v) saw and lasts quite well. My only two gripes are (1) you have to press the ON button again after a few seconds of non-operating. (2) The some of the chain tensioning components are plastic. Sufficient tension can be achieved but it feels a bit flimsy.
Can anyone suggest a good tool for sharpening chains? Last time I tried the chain ended up even blunted :(
Recently purchased two saws and want to take care of them properly from day one
STIHL MS 181 C-BE Ergo Start Chainsaw 16"
Husqvarna 120 mark ll
I wouldn't be doing a massive amount of work and will usually be doing it with timber in a log clamp
This is the best & so easy to use
But you need to get the right one for your chain.
