Inside the.....? (solved, MS 500i)

[Stump Shot]

We have no idea what this filter is about or how it is made to know that this saw "needs" anything.
Could be a synthetic media used in its construction that doesn't get plugged like paper, cotton and foam types are prone to for just one example(I really do not know this is the case) for a for instance.
The brand wars are over boy and girls and the little digs here and there add up to just as bad as a hissy fit as far as annoyance is concerned. Numerous folks have told me this has been quite tiresome to them and not one person has spoken to be a fan of the low shots for their favorite tool.
I really don't care to keep reiterating the same thing over and over, so I suggest for folks to go to threads of something they like and have something positive to contribute with the experience of usage being the key factor here. BS spreading isn't any better for this place either so please keep it to actual knowledge.
My rant is over and I would hope this to be the end of this type of thing here on the forum.

Carry on you bunch of saw nuts and try and have some fun!

 

[Woodpecker]

We have no idea what this filter is about or how it is made to know that this saw "needs" anything.
Could be a synthetic media used in its construction that doesn't get plugged like paper, cotton and foam types are prone to for just one example(I really do not know this is the case) for a for instance.
The brand wars are over boy and girls and the little digs here and there add up to just as bad as a hissy fit as far as annoyance is concerned. Numerous folks have told me this has been quite tiresome to them and not one person has spoken to be a fan of the low shots for their favorite tool.
I really don't care to keep reiterating the same thing over and over, so I suggest for folks to go to threads of something they like and have something positive to contribute with the experience of usage being the key factor here. BS spreading isn't any better for this place either so please keep it to actual knowledge.
My rant is over and I would hope this to be the end of this type of thing here on the forum.

Carry on you bunch of saw nuts and try and have some fun!

 

[Nutball]

That's it, whip em into shape.

I try to make the best of what I have available, even if it's an Echo 310, which I think is about the worst saw out there at least power & rpm wise. Remember, you could be stuck with just an ax or hand saw!

 

[MG porting]

Can't say I like the looks of that filter after use.

That's a lot of hours with out being cleaned so not bad if you ask me.

 

[Stump Shot]

That's it, whip em into shape.

I try to make the best of what I have available, even if it's an Echo 310, which I think is about the worst saw out there at least power & rpm wise. Remember, you could be stuck with just an ax or hand saw!

If I'm unable to, the bannings will continue until moral improves!

 

[MG porting]

The way the 500i is of right now I'm going to say it's going to be a great saw can't wait to get my hands on one.

 

[av8or3]

The way the 500i is of right now I'm going to say it's going to be a great saw can't wait to get my hands on one.

You are going to like it when you do. It is an awesome saw. I put some full skip chain on my 462 this weekend and fell in love all over again. These new saws are fun for sure.

 

[av8or3]

I personally have seen HD2 filter with way more dust and chips packed into it. That didnt look like what I thought a 3 month filter would look like!

I think a lot of the dust and chips that collects on the filter falls out of the vents you see just below it. They are big vents to let lots of air in, could let lots of chips out when not running. You can actually the bottom of the filter thru the vents.

 

[leadfarmer]

I only have 3.5 tanks thro mine an it keeps getting stronger, I dont know when it will be fully broke in. I will say I believe my 044 will be takin a break for awhile , it ain't no slouch being the Canadian farm girl molested the *s-word out of it. It's even almost 2lbs less wieght if me scales are right. I guess we will see how it pans out. Took the recoil off an theres only a fan in there , I guess that why it spooles so fast. So far for a dang firewood junkie it's down right bad azz. I did set it down for abit an use the 346 for some twiggs...[emoji16]

 

[HYPERSAWS]

Any new updates on the 500 @StephK87 ?

 

[Funky sawman]

Bump, would like to know how the heated handles turned out?

 

[Nutball]

They're warm

They don't have a USB charger on the new generator models?? Slackers

 

[Funky sawman]

They're warm

They don't have a USB charger on the new generator models?? Slackers

Wanted to know, as most arctic stihls I've ran end up burning my fingers in long cuts, I don't ever wear gloves so there is that lol.
Trying to decide on a heated handle saw to buy this summer, as I do more and more cold weather cutting. Not sold on these new computer and auto tune saws yet, but I'm still open to options.

 

[dustinwilt68]

Dolmar 7900H is a great option

Wanted to know, as most arctic stihls I've ran end up burning my fingers in long cuts, I don't ever wear gloves so there is that lol.
Trying to decide on a heated handle saw to buy this summer, as I do more and more cold weather cutting. Not sold on these new computer and auto tune saws yet, but I'm still open to options.

 

[lehman live edge slab]

Dolmar 7900H is a great option

For now they are unless you want a used one in next few years since dolmar is throwing in the towel unfortunately.

 

[Nutball]

Wanted to know, as most arctic stihls I've ran end up burning my fingers in long cuts, I don't ever wear gloves so there is that lol.
Trying to decide on a heated handle saw to buy this summer, as I do more and more cold weather cutting. Not sold on these new computer and auto tune saws yet, but I'm still open to options.

Wow, I've always wondered how warm they got. Good thing there's a switch.

 

[Funky sawman]

No dealer support for dolmar up here, no go for a commercial use saw

 

[dustinwilt68]

No dealer support for dolmar up here, no go for a commercial use saw

Then I would look for a 461 Arctic or 372xpg, not sure the 462 is available in Arctic w non m-tronic

 

[Funky sawman]

462 non mtronic arctic would be sweet

 

[MustangMike]

Go with the M-Tron, they are just fine!