Cassis Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Hoverfrog of the lovely photo was having problems posting images - hence Lou posted it for her and DIck's just trying to sort her out, so to speak. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 [quote user="Cassis"]Hoverfrog of the lovely photo ...[/quote]You do look lovely, Hoverfrog.[:)] I always thought you were a dog, before. PS The dog looks nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoverfrog Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 LOL!I have the dog as my avatar as she's better looking than me :) Still somewhat more substantial after last child - although that does makes wielding a chainsaw easier (she says, hastily getting back on topic!)My large Stihl took some getting used to after the 210, as it tends to rear like a horse when revved hard while doing the 5 safety checks before cutting.Dick - I will use Camino in future if posting pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Who's Denny?Jane (pretending to be Jane) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 So now Jane's pretending to be Jane and Denny is really Danny, blimey you lot are complicated.What five safety checks Hoverfrog, I reckon I've got two of them....are hair and makeup OK? What's the other three? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoverfrog Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 I was taught to do the following:1) Full revs for 1-2 minutes to warm up, then check chain brake.2) Oil test against chain guard or similar.3) Let it idle and check there is no chain creep.4) Off switch.5) Chain tension.On a previous thread of this nature opinion was divded on the use of the chain brake... we were taught to always engage it when not actively cutting, although on my large Stihl I can't do it with a flick of the wrist like on the small one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Hoverfrog another important consideration is when you remove your face shield/ helmet/ I have perfected the art of removing a welding mask 'flashdance' style. I think it could also work for you here. Remember, It's all about the hair.[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Don't forget that a small smudge of dirt on the cheek or the tip of the nose is very cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 <<<I was taught to do the following: 1) Full revs for 1-2 minutes to warm up, then check chain brake. 2) Oil test against chain guard or similar. 3) Let it idle and check there is no chain creep. 4) Off switch. 5) Chain tension.>>>1) No way! After a 'cold start' let the machine idle for a minute and give it a few minutes to warm up with gentle cutting before loading the engine.2) That's fine, but also check fairly regularly there's oil flow, if the bar starts smoking or the chain seems tighter it could be that the oiling hole in the bar is gunked up.3) Yes, but a wee bit of creep is OK, if the chain brake is used as it should be then it won't be an issue.4) Yes (if the on/off switch fails during use, put the chain brake on and pull the choke out, the engine will stop soon afterwards.)5) That's a running check, don't run the chain too tight, it puts unnecessary strain on the drive sprocket, the bar sprocket and the chain itself ( a cause of snapped chains).Whenever moving around with a running chainsaw the brake must ALWAYS be applied, don't listen to anyone that says otherwise, you're right Hoverfrog, and you also point out there is a right and wrong way to apply the brake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 [quote]You should be buying protective tousers, boots and head/ear/eye protection before you buy the saw though, don't even think about using one without the gear on.[/quote] [img]http://www.completefrance.com/cs/users/avatar.aspx?userid=95092[/img]Ummmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 For crying out loud Louise. How am I supposed to see wotz in that pikture with my old eyes! It's like me likkle box on this forum. I think it's a build up against us elderly persons of encroaching age? Done deliberate like to make us feel old.No comments from you either young whipersnapper Head!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 I have personally requested a 'larger' version for further scrutiny. My eyesight is perfect (when I move back a bit from the screen) by the way. I hope your hearing is starting to fail too Jonz 'cos' I'm a rubbish singer[:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 [quote user="Jonzjob"]For crying out loud Louise. How am I supposed to see wotz in that pikture with my old eyes! It's like me likkle box on this forum. I think it's a build up against us elderly persons of encroaching age? Done deliberate like to make us feel old.No comments from you either young whipersnapper Head!!![/quote]Maybe you can have your own section John........for the elderly......with special LARGE letters. [kiss] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 It's OK for you but I can't do large letters in me likkle box!. Me eyes are OK it's just that me arms are tooo short. Anyway Dick would be in there too, not just me and what about JJ pert etra?Twinks, me 'earin is good and I don't believe you, so there !!! Rubbish singer, huh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Sorry John forgot about your little box problem.Why aren't you using firefox.....hummmmChainsaws.....oh pants it's a bit gone of topic. Mr H's fault for changing into a Chippendale. (To be honest i'd rather the lune you had before Chris,,,,this guy is toooooo darn cheesy!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 [quote user="Meg n Mog"](To be honest i'd rather the lune you had before Chris,,,,this guy is toooooo darn cheesy!)[/quote]More than this?[IMG]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i26/cassiscassis/misc/village2520people2520opening.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 oooohhh it's a close one Cassis!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 The hair is shorter now Louise, does that help? Request denied Twinks, I dunno what the female equivalent of Dirty Old Man is but you're it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 [quote]The hair is shorter now Louise, does that help?[/quote] possibly, and what about the boots??I have to cover the picture up when i read your posts Chris. It traumatises me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 [quote user="Chris Head"]The hair is shorter now Louise, does that help? [/quote]Did you get it caught in the chainsaw Chris?[Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I was only interested in the make of the chainsaw - which by the way is the theme of this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 And before you ask - because I MIGHT buy one seeing as all the other floozies on here has one[:@]! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 [quote user="TWINKLE"]And before you ask - because I MIGHT buy one seeing as all the other floozies on here has one[:@]![/quote]You with a saw Twinks...mmm... mixed with that Husky voice and a Stihl night it could get interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoverfrog Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 well my neighbour came round this evening to 'bop' a couple of my rabbits for me (I'm a wuss) and was somewhat surprised to see me arrive home with a handbag on the shoulder and carrying a large chainsaw with associated paraphenalia! Apparently not what one sees every day :)Chris - I can engage the chain break with a flick of the wrist, but is it acceptable to release it by taking a hand off the saw? Can't see any other way of doing it.With chainsaws, a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing... the OH tried to adjust the running of a friend's small husky, since which she has been unable to start it. I got it started, and the chain didn't creep it went full speed in idle!! I decided that as it wasn't a Stihl and I didn't have the manual I'm taking it to my friend at the shop, as running like that it will kill itself or me before I have a chance to sort it!So glad I had the helmet on today, as I managed to drop a small branch on my head :( -glad the chain break was working too - as it engaged and I emerged with just a red face! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Apply the brake with the back of the left wrist while the hand is still on the top handle of the saw and take it off with the left thumb hooked around the handle, only ever have the chain brake off if you are cutting, as soon as the bar is out of the timber...brake on, every time. Some of the small saws don't have high and low carb adjust, just the idle control, another reason not to buy a cheapo.Glad you didn't get your skull craked open Hoverfrog! Another slight worry is the plastic mesh you often find in visors. I always make sure my visors are the metal type, I've got a visor that was split by an offcut (OK I was carving) that I'm sure would have been more serious had it been made from plastic.Keep them chips a flyin' ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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