Re: Light duty chainsaw?
[Re: Jim H]
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09/22/20 11:32 PM
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I use a Poulin 16 inch for around 150.00 from Wallys World, have been using it since 2012, and no problems. I cut 20 cord of wood, plus all the trimming. Cheap enough that I can junk it when it bites the dust.
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Re: Light duty chainsaw?
[Re: Jim H]
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09/23/20 12:04 AM
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echo buy it some where they will start it up and tune it
only use the premix gas in a can you won't likely use more than a can or two a year , and most places out east you can't get real gas nor mix little enough of it that it will keep long enough to use it all.
the fuel in a can will keep 2 years un-opened once you open one try and use it up in 6 months
make sure to start it and run it a few minutes a month same as the fire department does to make sure their saws work.
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Re: Light duty chainsaw?
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09/23/20 12:05 AM
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I use a Poulin 16 inch for around 150.00 from Wallys World, have been using it since 2012, and no problems. I cut 20 cord of wood, plus all the trimming. Cheap enough that I can junk it when it bites the dust. X2
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Re: Light duty chainsaw?
[Re: Jim H]
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09/23/20 04:37 AM
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MS 170 Stihl, During dealer days, or during a sale $159.00 regular $179.00 I use this saw for all my trim work. I use a Stihl 261C for all bucking and bigger stuff. the 170 is a little workhorse,
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Re: Light duty chainsaw?
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09/23/20 06:18 AM
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MS 170 Stihl, During dealer days, or during a sale $159.00 regular $179.00 I use this saw for all my trim work. I use a Stihl 261C for all bucking and bigger stuff. the 170 is a little workhorse, I agree with this fella, check out the base model Stihls.
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Re: Light duty chainsaw?
[Re: Jim H]
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09/23/20 07:01 AM
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I bought a cheap Poulon after selling my 35 year old Stihl. The thing almost was sold cheap after a month, chain always loosened up after 5 minutes of use. I bought an Oregon brand chain for it and it has been fine ever since. I do wish I had bought another Stihl, I use the chainsaw more than I thought I would.
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Re: Light duty chainsaw?
[Re: GREENCOUNTYPETE]
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09/23/20 07:46 AM
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echo buy it some where they will start it up and tune it
only use the premix gas in a can you won't likely use more than a can or two a year , and most places out east you can't get real gas nor mix little enough of it that it will keep long enough to use it all.
the fuel in a can will keep 2 years un-opened once you open one try and use it up in 6 months
make sure to start it and run it a few minutes a month same as the fire department does to make sure their saws work. ^ This. I bought the smallest Echo they make a few years back,under 200.00 and an excellent saw. I always run the canned fuel in it. They also have a 5 year homeowner warranty if needed.I also have a 30 year old Poulan, that I got at a pawn shop back then for 15.00 as it was missing the bar and chain. I believe it is a 14" Tiger Shark model,you cannot kill that saw.
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Re: Light duty chainsaw?
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09/23/20 09:00 AM
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I have had pioneer, homelite, 2 stihls all good saws. They wore out , the last one got too heavy , as I got older. Looked at sthil and echo , when I bought my last smaller saw. I was not impressed with the amount of plastic parts on the sthil. Bought the echo,290 . So far has been a good saw. Replaced carb under warranty, It was my fault, put chain oil , in gas tank. Also have a dealer , for service close by. old243
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Re: Light duty chainsaw?
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09/23/20 12:43 PM
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I try to buy poulans for less than $100. If your mind is made up then brand is mute, My mind was not already made up, that's why I asked for opinions. The only one it's made up on is no Poulans. That's what I'm replacing. 14" Wood Shark I bought new on clearance from Target about 20 years ago. It was a pain to start and keep running right out of the box. For $40 and not really having a use for it then, I didn't care. Now I need one and do care!
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Re: Light duty chainsaw?
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09/23/20 12:44 PM
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Thanks guys. Right now I'm leaning towards a Stihl based on the comments and having a dealer 5 miles down the road. Ask them about the saws with the easy start. They will cost just a little more but I'm telling you it is great.
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Re: Light duty chainsaw?
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09/23/20 12:53 PM
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Thanks guys. Right now I'm leaning towards a Stihl based on the comments and having a dealer 5 miles down the road. Ask them about the saws with the easy start. They will cost just a little more but I'm telling you it is great. Thanks I will. It might be a plus if my wife wants to use it.
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