STIHL 044 muscle-saw

[Fabz]

STIHL 044 PERFORMANCE muscle-saw. A REAL hi/po saw built for a REAL MAN. BLACK SUNSHINE version

 

[R&R]

Well that real man should tighten that chain on a saw with a small bar.

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

Well that real man should tighten that chain on a saw with a small bar.

I know a few odd types that slacken the chains off on their shelf ponies.

 

[jasent]

Yup store em loose.

 

[jasent]

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STIHL 044 PERFORMANCE muscle-saw. A REAL hi/po saw built for a REAL MAN. BLACK SUNSHINE version

Is that a farmer tec fuel tank? Man that thing is white lol. Nice and clean. Love my 044’s

 

[Fabz]

Thanks ... Yes it is a farmer-tec ... only issue is the engagement lever, lil different than stock and needs a small piece of tubing on the finger to actuate the choke or just use the STIHL component. The 10mm slant-fin KS absolutely RIPS with this setup pictured above , runs like a ported saw from jump street with a unique sound to it.

 

[R&R]

I know a few odd types that slacken the chains off on their shelf ponies.

Why?

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

Why?

I don't know- I'm not a mind reader.

 

[Nutball]

Less long term stress on the bearings. It can also prevent a chain from over tightening after running when the bar and chain cool down.