DOLMAR/MAKITA Newly re-homed Makita EA5600F

[eclipticparent]

Good day, wanted to reach out to some folks on this page to discuss what diagnostic/improvements I should put on a list for this saw. It came from Home Depot's Tool Rental dept and ran when I picked it up. Seemed like it was kept up alright, but im fully aware the "pile" that rental machines can be put through. Should I bother with a tear it down and rebuild due to the unknown # of hours on it? Thanks for any/all thoughts. Thanks also to Paragon Builder for your review a couple years back!

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[PA Dan]

I got a 6421 about 18 months ago. It was used Home Depot rental saw but not beat. I checked everything on it and replaced the rubber bits. I'd give it a thorough inspection and see if you find anything. It may have spent the most of its life on the store shelf?

 

[farminkarman]

Just curious, how do you guys manage to snag these saws from Home Depot?

 

[SOS Ridgerider]

Just curious, how do you guys manage to snag these saws from Home Depot?

Put in your zip code and update every now and then, and you'll see when used saws pop up for sale.

https://www.homedepot.com/tool-truck-rental/used-tools/index.html

 

[eclipticparent]

I just happened to browse through their Used Tools for Sale on their website. Browsed my local HDs (approximately 6 in my area, 30 mi radius). They will not hold them (first come/first serve).

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[SOS Ridgerider]

I've had decent luck with the ex-rental saws I've gotten from them. I think ole' @PA Dan is spot on with checking and replacing the rubber bits. It can't hurt, and they're relatively cheap. The 5600 is a great saw. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

 

[SOS Ridgerider]

Oh, and welcome to OPE @eclipticparent ! You'll find lots of good people on here.

 

[eclipticparent]

Plug was nicely toned for a 2-stroke. Filter was clean. Being this saw is only a year and some old, I think it's in fairly good shape. Honestly the pull start is the only flaw I could find. I did reset it on the rotor, but once I started it up again, it hung out like that. Is this a known issue?

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[FergusonTO35]

Sounds like somebody yanked the crud out of it, mebbe pulled some tension out of the spring. If that is as bad as it gets, I would just pull the rope up through the handle, cut off the extra length, and tie a new knot. Do keep us updated on how well this saw runs, it may turn out to be the last Dolmar design ever.