what is the gas/oil ratio on this saw?
297920
I mix the fuel at a 40:1 RATIO, I don't remember what the manual suggested but this is the ratio I run in all my saws with good results . Running a mixture with a higher oil ratio can at worse only foul the plug or cause poor running, as long as the plug is not fouling the additional oil only adds protection to the engine internals. I also use synthetic mix oil and have never had any problem with premature internal wear or fouling of the plugs. Hope this helps
297921
50:1 Says so right on the saw. Have had better luck with small engines since began using pure gasoline. (Sans cane of corn juice) Look about, you can probably find a filling station that sells it. Usually 89 octane. Mixing only a qt. at a time works for me...
150630
I forgot what is in the book, but 25:1 is very unusual and very oily. I always used the 40:1 mixture in it, just like my other chainsaws and it ran fine. You get the little bottle and dump it into a gallon of gas. If you really want 25:1, put 2 of those little bottles in a gallon of gas.
1497685
Don't know for sure on the precise weight, but I can tell you that the saw is light weight enough for me to easily handle it. It does not kick back like a gas saw and is very easy to handle.
1391020
Based on the Makita manual any straight weight (non-detergent) oil such as SAE 10W, 20W or 30W is acceptable, last I checked this oil is available almost everywhere. The determining factor for which oil to use is dependent on temperature. From page 12 of the owners manual: -16C TO 0C (3.2F - 32F) = SAE 10W, 1C TO 26C (33.8F - 78.8F) = SAE 20W, ABOVE 27C (80.6F) = SAE 30W Just got off the phone with Makita Tech Support (800-462-5482) and inquired about the filters. The air filter (element) part number is 171006-E. According to Tech Support Home Depot either carries them or can special order. After searching the part number online, several sites carry them but they are pricey at about $20 + shipping. Since it looks very similar to other gas powered mower filters it might be worthwhile to remove the filter and bring it along to see if any big box stores have one that is dimensionally the same.
1415636
You will find more precise answers elsewhere in the thread, however if you do purchase the saw you'll be surprised at how light it is in use - especially if you are accustomed to a gas-powered saw.
1680268
1/2 " no problem. The Tool works like any chain saw. The tool has to be at the proper tension. And the tool uses normal bar oil.
901027
MattThis a good value piece of equipment. Sufficient power. Might consider upgrading the blade to a cut a finer cut. Also I tweaked my saw following the advice in this video on you tube and it made a significant difference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqqcmC5UY5E
1295796
My saw is a 10 inch Makita 2708 about 18 years old, just a good old reliable saw. The new fence is as good as the original. Been working fine. Hope this helps
579356
Pretty close, there is not much of the saw on that side, they show it in some pictures on the website cutting pretty close. http://www.tracksaw.com/tracksaw/models/ts55req-tracksaw/
623883
Any oil for chain saw is fine. I got mine from amazon when I ordered the chain saw.
48678
None whatsoever. It's super easy to do and you just need to put a little oil on each time you use the saw. We ordered the oil with the saw.
1869556
I use my saw usually with an Alaskan mill, 24 " bar and chain on mine, it has never bogged down with careful use, at 60cc it is a really good value. make sure you use fuel stabilizers as ethanol fuel will play havoc with ignition when it takes on water.
9448
The plastic dogs do just fine. I've made about 200 or so cuts ranging anywhere from 4" to 15" inches. I'm sure you'll notice a difference between gas and electric but if you try to over-bite, you might bog down the 400E. I'm putting a video review up on YouTube of this saw today. Poulan got this design right!
499651
Factory Reconditioned Makita BSS611Z-R 18V Cordless LXT Lithium-Ion 6-1/2 in. Circular Saw (Bare Tool)
1681018
i am probably not the one to ask about this saw. i really don't care for it and have since purchased an alternate unit. my problem with saw is different from yours, but still ends in the same result of an unsatisfied customer. good luck
802692
I'm not sure where it is made, but as a commercial General Contractor in California we cannot "legally" use gas powered saws indoors and this saw has been great. Very powerful. We use it almost exclusively for cutting concrete slabs abs have not had any regrets.
824005
50 75 most of the time. If you can afford a dust collection system buy a better saw.