Makita EA5600F review

[Wilhelm]

Sachs-Dolmar 108 (40cc) / Dolmar PS-550 (56cc) / Dolmar PS-6400 (64-79cc)



That spring assisted starter assembly makes the PS-550 beefier than she has to be , also I don't like the feeling of the starter assist.

She'll get a chance to prove herself.

 

[Ronaldo]

Sachs-Dolmar 108 (40cc) / Dolmar PS-550 (56cc) / Dolmar PS-6400 (64-79cc)

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That spring assisted starter assembly makes the PS-550 beefier than she has to be , also I don't like the feeling of the starter assist.

She'll get a chance to prove herself.

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I'm not fan of the "easy start" on my 5105 either. No real need on a 50cc and it adds width and likely some extra weight.

 

[Simondo]

Sachs-Dolmar 108 (40cc) / Dolmar PS-550 (56cc) / Dolmar PS-6400 (64-79cc)

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That spring assisted starter assembly makes the PS-550 beefier than she has to be , also I don't like the feeling of the starter assist.

She'll get a chance to prove herself.

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My advice to get the best out of any of the "Easy Start " pull starts on the Dol/Mak saws is you need to change to a less hard and fast pull over. The saws will fire up without much pull speed and when warm....just by bump bump bumping them over the compression. Let the MPI coil and the spring do there job. No "drop starting ether " !! ..Better to use the "hook the rear handle" method or on the floor.

 

[Ronaldo]

Oh, I have figured out how to use the easy start feature and I get along pretty well with it. It works great on an already warm engine.....just a tiny little pull on the cord and its going.

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[Simondo]

Oh, I have figured out how to use the easy start feature and I get along pretty well with it. It works great on an already warm engine.....just a tiny little pull on the cord and its going.

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The system works at its best on the saws with primer bulbs IMO. Having used both the 5105 with and without the easy start..I would chose (and did) the easy start set up.

 

[Wilhelm]

Oh, I have figured out how to use the easy start feature and I get along pretty well with it. It works great on an already warm engine.....just a tiny little pull on the cord and its going.

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When warm any healthy engine will start within a stroke or two, cold not so much.
The PS-550 doesn't come to life easily when cold either.

The system works at its best on the saws with primer bulbs IMO. Having used both the 5105 with and without the easy start..I would chose (and did) the easy start set up.

I have string trimmers with easy start, the system works - I just don't like it very much.

 

[Wilhelm]

Unfortunately it isn't a screwdriver ...
Different from the 3601 though

What tool do I need to adjust the carb on mine, none of my carb tools seem to fit. - ANSWERED, see next post!

My PS-550 is set too rich, she's turning mere 11.8 - 12k WOT no load and 4stroking excessively with light load.

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Is that the one I got?
Just curious.

 

[Wilhelm]

What tool do I need to adjust the carb on mine, none of my carb tools seem to fit. . . .

Dolmar PS-550 , single-D carburetor adjustment tool , included in cheap eBay carb tool sets.





Ready to get her tuned.

 

[Finnlogger]

Has anyone else experienced the saw stumbling or even shutting when returning to idle from wot? My saw does this, and the issue gets worse as the weather gets colder. I too noticed the overly rich tune from factory, and have tightened the h screw almost 1/2 turn. Still 4-strokes on light load.

 

[Wilhelm]

Idle set too low?
My PS-550 idles at 2600-2800 rpm.

Maybe try fine tuning the L screw?

My PS-550 is going to WOT somewhat gradually , she doesn't simply jump to WOT like my large frame Dolmar's do.
Is this a tuning thing or normal for these saws?

 

[huskyboy]

The 6100’s I’ve ran doesn’t seem to rev as fast as a 562. More of a torque saw.

 

[Wilhelm]

Specs say 13.8k rpm max for the PS-550, that should suffice to make her a snappy saw IMO.

I'll see what I can get out of her, but I will shoot a video while still tuned on the rich side.

My PS-550 is pulling a rather aggressive 68DL 3/8" chisel loop through oak perfectly fine, she sure has some grunt.

 

[Wilhelm]

I tuned my PS-550 to 13k WOT no load today.
She is holding 7.5-8k with the 18" bar fully buried in oak, or 9k in logs of smaller diameter than the bar length.
The chain is 3/8" chisel tooth round filed, nearing the witness mark.
My PS-550 is much snappier now.

I want to try the barely used PowerSharp loop I have on my PS-550.
I figure I can easily adapt one of my A041 bars to fit, but I need a small spline sprocket in 3/8" LowProfile (Picco).
Can I get one from my Husqvarna or Stihl dealer?
I am basically asking if such a sprocket is a Husqvarna or Stihl thing, I am guessing Husqvarna.

Don't get me wrong, the PS-550 has enough grunt to pull a 18" 3/8" chain fully buried in oak.
I just want to try and utilize the PowerSharp setup that I have and don't use on my 40cc saw as it is too aggressive and bogs the little 40cc saw down.

Dolmar PS-550 videos coming soon.

 

[Dub11]

I tuned my PS-550 to 13k WOT no load today.
She is holding 7.5-8k with the 18" bar fully buried in oak, or 9k in logs of smaller diameter than the bar length.
The chain is 3/8" chisel tooth round filed, nearing the witness mark.
My PS-550 is much snappier now.

I want to try the barely used PowerSharp loop I have on my PS-550.
I figure I can easily adapt one of my A041 bars to fit, but I need a small spline sprocket in 3/8" LowProfile (Picco).
Can I get one from my Husqvarna or Stihl dealer?
I am basically asking if such a sprocket is a Husqvarna or Stihl thing, I am guessing Husqvarna.

Don't get me wrong, the PS-550 has enough grunt to pull a 18" 3/8" chain fully buried in oak.
I just want to try and utilize the PowerSharp setup that I have and don't use on my 40cc saw as it is too aggressive and bogs the little 40cc saw down.

Dolmar PS-550 videos coming soon.

If I remember correctly you have to get a Stihl mini spline piccolo rim from an 026 and file it to fit the small spline drum.

 

[Wilhelm]

If I remember correctly you have to get a Stihl mini spline piccolo rim from an 026 and file it to fit the small spline drum.

Sooo, no ready to use small spline 3/8" LP/Picco?
Poop.

I hoped for an easy switch.
I guess I'll be tinkering up a bar and a sprocket.

 

[Dub11]

@dahmer had one made for him by someone.

 

[dahmer]

@dahmer had one made for him by someone.

Check with @fordf150 Nate
https://performanceoutdoorequipment.com/m/index.htm

 

[Dub11]

Check with @fordf150 Nate
https://performanceoutdoorequipment.com/m/index.htm

There you are lol. Thanks I couldn't remember who made that thing. I kind of feel like I need one just cause.

 

[dahmer]

There you are lol. Thanks I couldn't remember who made that thing. I kind of feel like I need one just cause.

That 490 converted to 3/8 lp is a totally different saw. Way faster and smoother than the .325. I had to shorten the tail on the bar and that was it. I used a 400 18” bar, oil holes lined up good. Now I can run the same chains on my 400,s and 490.

 

[Wilhelm]

Check with @fordf150 Nate
https://performanceoutdoorequipment.com/m/index.htm

Thanks, but I am not going to bother Nate with a single sprocket.
I am certain he is covered in work without my inquiries.
He is a great guy, I've had dealings with him.

I'll figure something out, or just ditch the idea altogether.