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i hate it when that happens. im sure there are still chip remenants in my shoes from the last time i got into a job like that too. i have managed to get all of the pokey parts out though. i still get some poking from the socks from time to time
 

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A little context on Julie's post:

@Gentleman from HL Supply set her up with a new Sugihara 24" bar:

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To that he added Husqvarna X-Cut chain, which is quite aggressive:

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Even on the little stuff it's making 3/4" to 1" chips:

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So as you can imagine, she's ecstatic.
Well ya have to do those WFO throttle cuts to work through breakin times some how to get to the real performance capabilities.....
 

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Well ya have to do those WFO throttle cuts to work through breakin times some how to get to the real performance capabilities.....
The dealer said to break in new saws by starting small and working up to mid-size stuff for the first tank so they have a chance to wear in. Then use them normally for a few tanks but don't overdo it, and don't bury 'em in anything huge until tank 10. Let a saw warm up before use--especially in winter, and before turning it off let it idle so the fan can cool it down for 15-30 seconds depending on the workload.

Granted, I asked him how to maximize saw life, he sees crews that run and gun until saws burn up and then replace them. When it's below freezing they wear out pretty quickly if not given a chance to warm up as the piston heats up and expands but has nowhere to go if the cylinder is still cold.

BTW, it's 40F here, down from 70s two weeks ago, so I'll be making chips (because I love saws!).
 
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