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Originally Posted by masraum
We have some trees/branches on the property that need to be cut up. I need more grunt and cutting time that I get from my little electric chain saw. I need a "real"  chain saw. There is a local store that is a "Farm Service Center" that sells everything including Stihl. I think those are well regarded.
I want a decent chain saw that's going to work well and last, but I don't need the best chain saw.
Does anyone have any recommendations on what I should get or what I should look for? Are there any questions that I need to answer to be able to answer this question?
This thing may go a year or two without being used, but then be needed for several hours at other times.
I believe I've seen folks say to get multiple chains so you can swap when one gets dull.
How would I maintain it or set it up for sitting far a year or two?
Thanks for the education. |
You described my use. I bought an ECHO maybe 15 years ago. Occasionally used. It’s a great saw. CS45 or something with a 16” bar.
I run non-ethanol after I had a fuel line ear thru with the other stuff. Easy fix. Cost me $50 at a pro shop. The guy did marvel at how well my saw ran, after he was done. I buy non ethanol. A gallon of the store bought premix stuff is $15 and last so long with me. I only run the saw, but more often my blower. I run the saw dry and put it away. Zero issues. Except wgat I mentioned earlier.