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Proper way to use a brand new Stihl for the first time?

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  1. Stoveshamster

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    image.jpg 67534D73-D95A-4357-86AD-7021D2322890.png One of our forum members Bobby Maple with his brand new Stihl. What do you think?
     
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    Well, as long as he doesn't ground that chain or pinch the bar with that cut he's okay. I can't tell if he has hearing protection or chaps. If not, that could be a problem. ;)
     
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    Run it..like ya stoled it......just be careful n observant....
     
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    Of course he pinched the blade and he’s cutting on pavement!!
     
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    He should be wearing a MAGA hat ?
     
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    That whole thread was a ruse, eh?

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    Huh?

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    Serious. The guy buys a new Stihl then proceeds to cut )” logs on his pavement
     
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    I meant it was to talk him into doing for himself. I probably didn't make that clear.

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    :D
    Gotcha
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    So you have little more work to do. Has chainsaw, running, cutting, now just add to the skill level.
     
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    First pic is so shiny and clean it should say Fisher-Price 'My first chainsaw' instead of Stihl.
     
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    I see a shorts clad leg behind the saw... and a foot holding the log down....:whistle:
     
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    Meh, he just wants to practice his chain sharpening skills.
    :emb:

    :faint:
     
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    He's doing it wrong. You need a big rock hidden in the dirt to sharpen a chain properly.:yes:
     
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    :rofl: :lol:

    BTDT.. Cutting away, then sparks are flying
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    Wood ain't supposed to do that.
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    Nothing like a brand new saw! Got a brand new Stihl 261 over the Summer and started using it in September.
    I cringe looking at that pic hoping the brand new chain doesnt hit the pavement. A dull saw is no fun to use, not too mention very dangerous. Log should be properly propped off ground so it doesnt pinch and bind saw. Ideally on a sawhorse. Id like to see long pants.
    I like the saw (what model BTW?) and wish him well with it. Hopefully it will inspire him some. Be safe and hoard on guys!:tree:
     
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    What is that...you feel it?
    Almost feels like our chains are being yanked...
     
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    People wouldn't do that on the internet..
    would they?
    :whistle:
     
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    Good eye! :binoculars::salute:
     
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