I own two farm Mac saws and they have both been very dependable. I use good oil and high grade gas, do my routine maintenance and am impressed with many aspects of the saws. I have kept both bone stock as I see no need to modify them currently. I do have a name brand saw that I was forced to modify due to restrictive epa nonsense.
Keep your saw parallel with the ground after you cut the far side of the log a few inches above the ground and then cut the side closest to you until the bar is flat and then pull it out as you reach the bottom of the log and feather the throttle and you’ll have a lot better chance of keeping your chain in the wood and out of the dirt. Your bar tip shouldn’t be sticking out of the far side of the log as you get to the bottom.
Hi Doug, I’m really enjoying your channel! I just ordered one of those FarmMac 660 saws to try. Do you have any advice on any tune-ups/ fixes it needs out of the box? I’m fairly new to saws, so I figured I’d ask you. Thanks!
Fortunately, I’ve heard no complaints on this model. I run 40:1 fuel mix and leave it a little rich on the first few tanks. Your tune may be different depending on altitude and temperature, but my carb settings right now are 1 turn out on L jet, and 1-1/4 out on H jet and I’m only on my second tank. They’re fantastic saws!
Walt on afleetcommand recommended replacing the decompression valve, fuel filter and spark plug with OEM parts. I’ve had the NS892 for over a year. Been great saw to run. Pulls a 36” with ease. Now running a 28” large enough for what I’m doing and easier to carry. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.
The Neo Tec NS 892 is different than the Farmer Tec. My G660 pro required replacement of the trigger and multi function lever to get a high idle. The Neo Tec also seems to have a little more power.
Got my f380 clone a few months ago. Seems like a nice saw. That one looks like it runs real nice too. For someone who just needs a bigger saw on occasion, these Chinese clones just seem to make sense. Why drop $1200+ on a stihl or husky big saw you don't use that often.
I'm thinking the same, I have a older 55 husky and a 590 echo and I need something with a long bar once in a while to cut something big but not everyday and I hate to spend 12 or 1400 for a saw that I may use on 5 or 6 occasions a year.
@@brittcofarms5620 I use farmertec/holzfforma profesionally. I have a program with them where they supply me stuff cheaper with expedited shipping in return for strictly using them for my equipment. I have genuinly not have a clone product fail in a way an OEM wouldnt. I have worked with them for 5 years so far and i am very happy with them. So if the saw in this video are anywhere near that, or better, i say go for it.🤷🏼♂️
I haven’t noticed it a lot. This one was struck by lighting years ago and started dying on one side. The Ash are dead and a lot of maples are starting to go.
Please explain why wearing a back brace would cause a hiatal hernia? You shouldn’t wear a back brace all day anyway because it weakens your core muscles, which is the main cause of lower back issues. I have had two back surgeries and I have had a hiatal hernia in the past. I’m actually doing tree work for my Dr. and I asked him about that and he said that the only problem with the back brace is it doesn’t allow your abdominal muscles work enough to keep your core strong and that it can actually prevent a hernia. You may experience some discomfort if you’re wearing it too tight but nothing like a herniated disk in your lower lumbar area.
Lol, you’re thinking of Echo like 7310XS or 4310XS, although it did come from Germany. When Kevin LaVanway builds a chainsaw it becomes a “XS” model. So if you see an XS sticker on a saw, just know it’s a bad boy💪🏼
Doug... We've talked about this. When you use that 681 in a video about clone saws... You know what I mean?!? Kinda steals the show that's all I'm sayin.
Been running a g660 milling for a few years now had a couple minor annoyances pop up, however nothing I couldn't fix and be back at it same day. Probably could have fed the kids less and bought a used ms660 for twice the price. These cheap saws fill a need but I'm sure they won't replace professional brands with people that can afford it.
7 stihl, 4 husqvarna, 2 echo on work bench they all break just because you pay more don't mean much ...looking to start burning through these cheap saws as long as they do the job makes me money every thing is disposable now don't care what name is on the side.
