$69 for repairs to a $179 chainsaw is pretty steep, But with chainsaws you get what you pay for I'm sorry to say. I wouldn't expect a $179 saw to last more than a day after what I'd put it through 8 )
bitsy_boffin,
Aug 11, 6:06pm
Hmmm.
I'm in 2 minds on this one.
On the one hand, the Consumer Guarantees Act protects you if there is a fault with the chainsaw after only 2 hours, a chain saw should last more than 2 hours without a fault.
On the other hand, it sounds like they didn't find a fault, and that it may have been "user error" (bad fuel mix maybe).In which case charging for the time is fair enough, and $69 for the time doesn't seem far from what you'd expect.
969pnz,
Aug 11, 6:29pm
Many new saws have issues with metal filings, etc in the system from new. This is also directly related to the quality or otherwise of the saw. Todays regular fuel has a very short shelf life before going stale,and this also can be affected by storage conditions; in direct sunlight,etc. Belky,if you want to see for yourself the results of short shelf life on stored fuel,go for a ride with a rural fuel delivery contractor and get a whiff of really stale fuel in overhead tanks. However,for such a tiny bit extra,why not just buy premium fuel with much longer shelf life and energy .Another trick is to run fuel out when finished
bellky,
Aug 14, 6:02am
You have no clue Mr "fuel will go stale if more than 2 months old" lol. Are you sure you didn't accidentally get a wiff of the fumes.
gunsmoke4,
Aug 14, 6:14am
"clean fuel and oil out of tanks" maybe got them mixed up and put oil in the fuel tank! Have to clean lines out, that could easily cost $69. wont matter if a $10 saw or a $3000 still cost the same and both useless if you didn't clean it.
flat_white_ltd,
Aug 14, 6:31am
hmmm. spot the difference
bellky,
Aug 14, 6:39am
It doesn't say exactly that now does it. And I didn't say exactly that either.
So, credibility and impact of your post = zero. About as hard hitting as a long flat decaff sugarless soy.
flat_white_ltd,
Aug 14, 6:47am
keyboard warriors. such an entertaining breed.
bellky,
Aug 14, 6:51am
hmmm. spot the difference:
"keyboard warriors. such an entertaining breed" and
"The message board is provided for the enjoyment of the ENTIRE Trade Me community"
Entertaining = enjoyment. Great argument you've got going there.
flat_white_ltd,
Aug 14, 6:52am
go hard dude.
bellky,
Aug 14, 6:54am
What's with the little devil laughing head icon - does that represent you. I feel sorry for you if it does.
flat_white_ltd,
Aug 14, 7:03am
belky = must always have last word. go hard, dude. see if you can resist the urge.
bellky,
Aug 14, 7:07am
bellky with two ls thanks.
jmma,
Aug 14, 7:32am
Fishing early this morning, girlfriend (o:
bellky,
Aug 14, 7:42am
I was just pointing this out jmma. Fuel does not go stale after 2 months. Not even 6 months or a year.
jmma,
Aug 14, 7:48am
My experience differs from yours then, I'll stick to my opinion, thanks (o:
What did it^ say! If it doesn't say petrol is sweet for at least 6 months or more, it's wrong.
thejazzpianoma,
Aug 14, 9:43am
Without adding to the nonsense above. This is a serious issue as using old fuel in a small engine can lead to catastrophic failure. I have seen the melted pistons that a local Stihl dealerkeeps as souvenirs from this happening for myself.
Sometimes you will get away with a bit longer but its just not worth the risk given the consequences.
From the link above they are saying 3 weeks is maximum storage in equipment fuel tanks. 6 months is maximum in a sealed fuel container.
Cease to follow that at your own peril.
bellky,
Aug 14, 9:46am
^ "Cease to follow that at your own peril."
Complete and utter rubbish.
floscey,
Aug 14, 10:11am
they keep those next to the ones that melted due to leaking inlet/clamp and call it a fuel fault.
thejazzpianoma,
Aug 14, 10:13am
Nope, the owner is a good friend and I know the workshop guy's there really well. It really happens.
thejazzpianoma,
Aug 14, 10:15am
Glad you know so much more than the people who actually make the fuel. Your annoying trolling has now transcended in to dangerous nonsense that is likely to cause someone to ruin their expensive equipment.
Not cool.
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