Just bought this Husky and man it was definitely a smart buy , cuts smooth ,easy to start , easy to maintain I have 15 acres of wooded timber and am thrilled with it's performance I have Stls ,Makita, and a Husky 455 Rancher this beats them...
If you’re having to push on a chainsaw, just to make it cut, either the chain needs sharpening and or the oiler needs to be increased. Providing the saw has an adjustable oiler.
i love my 5 series saws, I have the 562, 572, and 592. just remember its auto tune carb. When you start it you want to let in high idle for about 30-60 sec so the carb can tune its self. it tunes for temp, altitude, and humidity.
I have the Husqvarna 550xp mkII and love it. I have 50-100cc saws and it’s the first saw I grab regardless of what I’m going to cut. Even though husky auto tunes are heavier than the non-mtronic stihl counter parts, I find the shape and size of the saws make them feel lighter and easier to handle. Anyway, keep the vids coming. As a father with two daughters I’m constantly trying to demystify the “blue collar arts” - all just common sense as long as you’re not afraid of a little dirt. It’s good to see you getting after it and being involved. It’s a journey to independence, well done. Thanks!
Very nicely done video, thank you, Sarah Catherine! What I particularly like: When people stand by their mistakes - here first the use of a blunt chain. It takes a good character, compliments! Have some forest and use the 562 XP often. Compared to a 50 cc saw like the 261 Stihl or the 550 XP, I still have an old Jonsered 2055 Turbo in use, it is of course much heavier - fueled and with a 50 bar (Tsumura Light) it weighs 8 kg. Therefore, it makes sense to quickly get used to back-friendly working techniques... A 60 cc saw like the 562 is a very good compromise for me: for felling - I have 90% deciduous trees in my stock - it works very well up to a 60 cm guide bar, a maximum 50 cm guide bar is ideal in my opinion (with a sharp chain, of course!); if necessary, it is still powerful enough up to approx. 75 cm. On the other hand, a 60 can also be used well for delimbing. Personally, I really like the 562 as a "workhorse" for the following reasons: 1. it feels very good and quiet in my hand, and the vibration damping is among the best currently available. 2. the fuel consumption is kept within limits. 3. it can be cleaned easily and quickly. 4. the reliability is top. One point in comparison to the 462 Stihl you should please think about: Have you taken a look at the chain speed? The 562 XP can be operated safely with a class 1 protective equipment, the 462 is so fast (29.4 m/s!!!) that at full throttle even a class 2 does not help much... Please check e.g. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--GgWARqMBbQ.html In practice, the difference in performance between the two top saws is only noticeable with VERY thick chunks, have both tested in direct comparison. And then decided in favor of the 562.
Big saws are addictive. You're lucky you get to try out all the saws, so your purchase will be well informed. Everybody that cuts a lot should own a small saw and a big saw. How big is the question. Depending on how much you cut should guide you to your next saw. Don't worry about the weight, you'll get use to it in short time.
Thanks! I'm really lucky I know people willing to lend me their saws to try 🙂 I totally agree with the big saw/little saw thing, I love my little saw for limbing and clearing bushes, but the big saws make bucking so much faster and more fun!
@@TheRealSarahCatherine I used to cut a lot of wood,so obviously I needed a few saws.I have a Stihl MS171 for small trees and limbs,then if I need bigger I grab the Stihl 021,then even more will get the 028 Super,and the last "line of defense" in my "arsenal" is my Stihl MS460 ,even though I can't do much anymore,I feel I still need more saws for my "collection"? :)
Thank you for the video. You can get a chain tensioner conversion kit, which will move the tensioning screw to the side, for the Stihl 170 for less than $10 - installation in about 90 seconds.
Once you cut wood and start with one saw it eventually turns into having many saws. Love being in the woods and love to cut, it's addictive. Love watching your videos as it's show you as a beginner and your accomplishments well done. 😊😉
Just bought one of those with a 20" bar and it did really well felling and bucking a very large dying cherry tree in my backyard. I'm looking forward to putting it to work on more stuff this weekend.
Yeah the 545 mkii is definitely the saw for you. By your own admission. Plus the 545 is way easier to start then the 550xp mkii without much sacrificing of power. Just my 2c. Whoever gave you a dull saw deserved mentioning lol. At first I thought the chain was on backwards. Great video.
Thanks! Yeah, one of the hazards of borrowing unfamiliar saws, especially as a beginner, you don't know what you're gonna get, and you don't know what's normal. Great learning experience though 🙂
It honestly felt very similar to the 462, but I was actually able to start the 562 really easily compared to the 462, which took ages and much frustration.
Sure made a world of difference when you got that chain sharp. Nice work! It’s funny, every time I watch one of your videos I get an itch to go buy a new saw. lol Thanks for sharing!
I think everyone remembers the first time grounding out and being super mad or disappointed. In dirty wood, watch out or just expect it to have the same effect. I like running long bars so I'm not bent over with the weight of the saw on my back but I know it is not for everyone.
Thank you! I hesitated about keeping it in the video, but I'm glad I kept it in. Things don't go perfectly all the time, it's part of the journey 🙂 I've considered a longer bar and may go for it once I get better (faster) at sharpening 😉
@@TheRealSarahCatherine I even have an electric saw that has a 28 inch bar. There are lightweight bars as well but I don't usually use them. I can't wait to get my hands on Stihl hexa chains for faster and easier field sharpening and I wonder what they will do in a milling application. I was out talking with a climber not to long ago and we were talking about metal all the way up in the tops of trees and he was like yep it happens up there more than you think.
Nice review Sarah, I believe you are developing those “Lumberjack”muscles you speak of, those saws Are about half the size of you , you handle them Quite well . Thanks you for the cheerful Spirit-lifting video. P.s nice property you have there
She DIDN'T know the chain was blunt. You were watching a person learn. Your criticism is a bit more than necessary. She got through that one single cut, recognized the problem, then sharpened it like a champ. Did you think you were watching a seasoned veteran making a fully known mistake?
@@rmcdaniel423 - OK. That’s a reasonable comment. I suppose you’ve got to learn how a dull chain can do and having sharpened it, then learn what a sharp chain is capable of. I was aware that the operator was just starting on the chainsaw road.
Good job. It does help to have a sharp chain 😂😂.The best thing to do is use a saw that you are comfortable with. Bigger saws have more power but you got to look at the weight difference. Take care and be careful out there and have a blessed day and I'll see you on your next vidja.
Don't know about husky but sthil recommend in the owner manual not to ever go full throttle with out being under a working load in. In wood ... and the dude that works on the saws said to run 4 to 6 tanks of fuel at half throttle before going full throttle... now I'm not saying that's the gospel just what I read and was told by 30 year saw mech dude... ya'll do what you will but either way stay safe frosty and free
You shouldn’t have to push at all if it’s sharp. If your having to push, stop and sharpen. Use that rule of thumb and you’ll always have a sharp saw using less energy too.
Hi Sarah can you make a video on how you sharpen your chainsaw saw chain?.Do you use somehow the Husqvarna sharpening kit?.I use this kit and my chainsaw cuts like through butter.Greetings from Romania!
Hi! Greetings to you too! I've made a couple videos on this subject, one with the Stihl 2 in 1 sharpener, and one with a plain file. You can find them on my channel 🙂
Thanks Sarah! lots to comment… First, Husqvarna saws with Auto Tune have a calibration process. The way your 562 was 4 stroking hard in the cut leads me to believe this needs done. Also, if you like a 60cc class saw, I beg you to try Echo’s 620p, my personal favorite in this class, and $200 cheaper than the 562XP. Thanks for sharing👍🏻
Thanks! I'll mention that to the owner 🙂 I did like the 60cc, it felt very similar to the 462 but was way easier for me to start! If I get the opportunity, I'll definitely check out the 620p 🙂
Did you sharpen that 562xp yourself? THAT is a great accomplishment! P.S. l like Stihl chainsaws but l do not like so darn many Stihl Chainsaw advertisements! I was glad to see you with another manufacturers product! AND: l am looking forward to your next video!
Totally agree, I have zero respect for the opinions of people on utube that go out cutting in jeans with no safety gear whatsover, I have no trust in their opinions. But then you get a relatively inexperienced person like Sarah come out with all the correct safety gear and incidentally also using correct starting procedures gets my full respect and I am certainly interested to hear what she has to say.
@@TheRealSarahCatherine its all good can never have to many saws 😁👍 im loving my ms261c running a 18inch light 04 bar its the most balanced unit I've ever ran 👌
If you get a chance to get your paws on a Husky 550 Mark2...You will absolutely be impressed and is a great fit for your size! Thanks for video and be safe!👍
Should’ve stopped when you realized the saw wasn’t cutting….A Dull chain increases cylinder temps and will blow up the saw… good video though. 562’s rip with a sharp chain… also, you should always take the chain brake off before blipping the throttle after starting it
You should try out the Pro MS261 Stihl. It is one that is used by many loggers. Very light and cuts really fast. I worked many years in the forestry buisness and love this saw
@@joshuap7501 100% neighbour is a retired arbourest he had stihls his staff were cleaning filters every tank then changed to husky cleaned them once a day saved saws spent more time wirking
@@TheRealSarahCatherine they are both great saws just the little things here in Australia the Husqvarnas won me with the air filters and less plastics in places
Why would anyone offer their chainsaw to someone to try for a video with a dull chain. Not your fault you hit the ground. Whoever owns the saw is to blame, geesh...
That's all happened to be a really nice thought I have one but other than that the way you handle this I don't think I'll be taking your advice on much of anything
I would never hand you my 562, I would also be Leary about the handing you my 543. which is a b it psycho in it's own right. Maybe they aren't your friends.
If you can't drop start a saw in your hands it's to heavy for you an how hi she revs it everything is unsafe about this an with a sharp saw it would be way to dangerous for this person scary to watch being a tree feller for over 20 years now
