How did i do? Chain saw

[DirtRoad]

Ive been doing work for my buddy for free for years. The usual automotive repairs like brakes, ball joints, tie rods, power steering pumps, water pumps blah blah blah. Never charged him anything, he is a close freind.

He came over and just gave this to me. I told him i couldnt possibly take something like this, looked pretty expensive.

I dont know much about chain saws, have used them a lot, but definitely not enough to be well versed in them. So i looked it up, this looks to be a $900+ saw, im still in shock. Runs like a raped ape.

 

[volvo92906]

Thats a good saw. Husqvarna saws and Stihl saws are the two types you really want. My dad had the same saw as you have. He had a tree business for years.

 

[rancherbill]

So i looked it up, this looks to be a $900+ saw, im still in shock. Runs like a raped ape.

At that price it is the professional series. They can be rebuilt many times. The keep going and going and....

Now you can be a logger!!

 

[blackz26]

I'm not sure what you're asking here? It shows $859 on their website. Which is not an in store retail price. I see you say it runs good, but is it sharp? Explain how you need to tell us if you did good or not. Yes its a good saw, but is it supposed to be equal to all the work you've done over the years? Or just a token of appreciation? Used Id say $250. Id be using that to cut wood for people or self use. Cherry and oak can go for $50-$150 an 8ft pickup load. Easy $$$$

 

[DirtRoad]

I'm not sure what you're asking here? It shows $859 on their website. Which is not an in store retail price. I see you say it runs good, but is it sharp? Explain how you need to tell us if you did good or not. Yes its a good saw, but is it supposed to be equal to all the work you've done over the years? Or just a token of appreciation? Used Id say $250. Id be using that to cut wood for people or self use. Cherry and oak can go for $50-$150 an 8ft pickup load. Easy $$$$

Im not asking anything.

Just showing what i scored, dont over complicate things.

 

[blackz26]

Im not asking anything.

Just showing what i scored, dont over complicate things.

Ok..

Maybe don't post a question if its not meant as a question ?

 

[woody 73]

Dirtroad you have a very nice friend that is a very nice saw! If nobody tells you the following then let me be the first to say for Today only in my book you get the **** award.

 

[DirtRoad]

Ok..

Maybe don't post a question if its not meant as a question ?

It was a rhetorical question.

 

[volvo92906]

Ok.. Maybe don't post a question if its not meant as a question ?

Actually I agree with this... The "How did I do?" part came off as a question to me.

 

[2oolhound]

Ive been doing work for my buddy for free for years. The usual automotive repairs like brakes, ball joints, tie rods, power steering pumps, water pumps blah blah blah. Never charged him anything, he is a close freind.

He came over and just gave this to me. I told him i couldnt possibly take something like this, looked pretty expensive.

That's a good reciprocal friendship, some give and take at both ends. Keep in mind the saw is used so cash value is about 1/2 generally speaking.

That bad boy looks like it has quite an appetite, better find it some logs!

 

[celticbhoy]

Jesus relax people.

Great saw, very nice pickup. Husqvarna is the saw that i'm going to be getting when I get myself a house.

 

[biscuit141]

Yes it is a good saw. The XP models are professional series saws. A clean example on the used market would probably fetch $3-400. Like previously mentioned, these can be completely rebuilt so if it ever craps out don't toss it. I'm not sure how much your free labor to your friend equals in a dollar amount, but putting that aside and getting this saw for free would be a "you ****".

 

[saceone]

I don't think the OP wanted to know if his hours vs the saw was a good deal, I think he just wanted to show us that his buddy gave him a super nice chainsaw.


Good stuff.

 

[DirtRoad]

I don't think the OP wanted to know if his hours vs the saw was a good deal, I think he just wanted to show us that his buddy gave him a super nice chainsaw.


Good stuff.

Pretty much!

Was hoping maybe more experienced guys can tell me more about it, good, bad, watch for this, watch for that kind of stuff.

Its a big saw, im a little nervous of it.

 

[DanarchyCustoms]

What size bar is on that thing? Hopefully you can get it back to ripping through logs in no time!

 

[DirtRoad]

Its a 24" bar and the chain is very sharp.

Its much bigger than what i realistically would need. Im kind of torn, its really to big for what i would ever need but i dont want to sell it because its so badass.

Maybe i just need to use it a few times, maybe i will get used to it.

 

[NUTTSGT]

If you burn wood it makes the deal even sweeter. I'm a Stihl guy but Husqvarna makes a good saw too.

 

[DirtRoad]

I had just bought my first stihl backpack blower back in February, i picked up the BR350. Its amazing, it will move the earth.

Sales guy thought it was funny i was buying a leaf blower in the middle of winter lol

It was the best piece of equipment i had owned until i got this saw.

 

[Just_George]

Pretty much!

Was hoping maybe more experienced guys can tell me more about it, good, bad, watch for this, watch for that kind of stuff.

Its a big saw, im a little nervous of it.

Probably not worth enough to balance out your labor, but as a token of appreciation from a friend, you done real good. Good on him too!!

If it's bigger'n you want, put a smaller bar on it! Easy to do, makes the saw more manageable, and you can always put the bigger bar & chain back on if needed.

 

[2oolhound]

Pretty much!

Was hoping maybe more experienced guys can tell me more about it, good, bad, watch for this, watch for that kind of stuff.

Its a big saw, im a little nervous of it.

I've been out of the biz for a while so I'm not familiar with this particular model but the EP used to mean Extra Power. Looking at it I think it's one of the big boys. Saws wind out to 9000 rpms and more so a lot of speed is on the chain but saws like you have there will "4 stroke" if you load them up. That is if you jam the dogs (pointed plates beside the bar mounted on front body of saw) into a tree or a log and pry your weight down on the chain you will hear the engine drop down a gear from the high unloaded free rev-ing scream to a low level baritone power sound and if the chain is sharpened right the saw will pull itself into the wood and throw out massive amounts of chips. They can really dig and they will cut much faster than free wheeling high rev-ing saws like this.

Always wipe off the area around the gas cap when removing the cap to fuel up to avoid washing dirt into the tank. Same with the chain oil tank on the front. Always be careful where you put the saw down when running. Air is sucked into the recoil cover and passes over the cylinder barrel for cooling so don't let dirt, sawdust or wet **** get sucked in there because it will collect in the fins and your saw will start to run hot. Take the top cover off and clean the air cleaner regularly (they usually split in 2 so you can clean from the inside) and clean all around the carb in there any chance you get. Compressed air will be good for that. Use good chain oil and the right viscosity for the season. The oil pumps on these saws are tempremental about the chain oil. Use good quality 2 stroke mix oil for the gas and always measure it extremely accurately and consistently. If you do this the saw will give you good service.

See if you can down load a owner's manual and follow the maintenance guides.

Always hang on to the handles really hard thinking no matter how hard it kicks back it will not come out of my hands and my arms are not going to give an inch. If you do this you can fall down a cliff and cut the hell out of a lot of things but it ain't gonna touch you. (it's not all that dangerous but until you get more comfortable with it that's a good policy to maintain). Kick backs aren't that common. You can bore straight into a log with a chainsaw but kickbacks do happen if the tip of the bar catches something without cutting into it. If you are hanging on with your thumb under the front handle and your fingers over the top the brake will come on as long as you never let go. Your right thumb is always beside the off/on switch too. Always watch what might touch the tip of the saw and try to avoid it. You will never get a kickback if there is nothing around the nose of the bar. Wear ear protection too.

If you're cutting lots of firewood a saw buck is good to have, (google it) It's 3 wooden X'x joined by long runners on the bottom. You load 6 or more small logs or branches onto the top and you can buck the wood at a comfortable height and you won't be dropping your chain into the ground after each cut where it can hit rocks etc. The 24" bar should be a good fit for that saw.

 

[tyndall]

If it's bigger'n you want, put a smaller bar on it! Easy to do, makes the saw more manageable, and you can always put the bigger bar & chain back on if needed.

Good advice. Never downsize the motor.

24" is a lot to be swinging around if you don't need it. Heck, I'm switching my 18" for a 16". Man, that thing with a 16" would be like wielding a freaking light saber.

 

[Jason280]

I'm a big fan of Husqvarna saws, especially the XP series. I have two, a 372XP with a 20" bar and a 575XP running a 24". If I'm not mistaken, the 575XP was supposed to replace the 372XP as Husqy's flagship saw, except it never gained the popularity of the 372. Folks complained it was heavier, with no real power increase. Plus, there were some complaints of crank issues.

I love my 575XP, and you did good with yours. Throw on a good chain, and it will scream through some wood!

 

[Rigpig]

I bought a new 346XP a year ago and it rips! Great little saw, around $800 or so out the door. I also have a nice little Stihl 009 for limbing. You've got a great saw and will last you a long time, good score!
Cheers!

 

[Hawk]

http://m.husqvarna.com/ddoc/HUSO/HUSO2005_USen/HUSO2005_USen__1140240-95.pdf

operators manual

or.

http://www.manualslib.com/manual/74078/Husqvarna-575xp.html?page=10#manual

 

[Hawk]

And yep you done great. You helped a friend, and he thought well enough of you to give you something he hopes will be of benefit to you.