Author Topic: Stihl 026 (Read 856 times)

Cut4fun . · « **Reply #10 on:** October 11, 2012, 02:09:10 pm »

I have a guy running a stock partner 500 (used to be one of mine)out there with 20" and 3/8. It pulls it in the hardwoods with no problems.
I've cut side by side in same log with him with partner 500 and me with a ported 026 with 20" 325 rsc chain and we were neck and neck in the cuts.

JoeB · « **Reply #11 on:** October 14, 2012, 01:16:06 pm »

Howdy, newbie to this site and gotta' say there are some knowledgeable folks here, sooooo
i have a sweet running 026 that I loaned to my BIL (I know better, but my Sister said "He's NOT working, and He can take down the tree"!!!!
Well saw comes back with a broken off brake handle, chain full of dirt, and I have't checked if it'll run, but....He says he ran it over with his p/u truck ( had it on tail-gate pulling tree with the front hooks on his chevy and it fell off and HE ran it over (in four wheel)
Sorry, so long worded, but question is can I run the saw WITHOUT the brake handle?????
Besides the saftey issues, i'll assume ALL risk. Can it be locked out, taken off???
Thanks for ur time, JoeB

660magnum · « **Reply #12 on:** October 14, 2012, 02:35:43 pm »

I have a couple chainsaws that never had a brake. I never notice when running them.

I have a Husqvarna 365 Special that someone ran for several years with a broken brake band. I've repaired the brake but the piston ring is about worn out.

man of stihl · « **Reply #13 on:** October 14, 2012, 03:50:49 pm »

Yes you can run your 026 without the brake handle. What you need is a cheaper loaner saw for the BIL's or FIL's. That way you can still be the good guy but not give them your better saws.

Cut4fun . · « **Reply #14 on:** October 14, 2012, 04:25:01 pm »

Yep on running without brake handle. I have a echo 6700 with handle missing. If for some reason the brake locks I just use pliers to reset metal arm sticking up to open brake band back up.

JoeB · « **Reply #15 on:** October 14, 2012, 04:30:14 pm »

never thought of that....got a WIZ downstairs with a BIG ass bow or a 54" bar i SHOULD have loaned him. Used to run that thing all day and party most of the night. Now 62 and the 026 was just right, even got a bow for it. Thank You both for ur time, JoeB

Cut4fun . · « **Reply #16 on:** October 14, 2012, 04:53:24 pm »

I just PM'ed you a stihl 026 IPL you can look at for parts break down.

pete · « **Reply #17 on:** October 15, 2012, 05:34:08 am »

I run more saws without a brake than I do that have a chain brake Just watch what you are doing

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