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Gordo_K

Rank II
Member
Investor

Enthusiast I

Thanks. My issue with my chainsaw is I seem to spend more time trying to start it than the cutting ends up taking.
 

Defender 90 Keith

Rank VI
Launch Member

Member III

Thanks. My issue with my chainsaw is I seem to spend more time trying to start it than the cutting ends up taking.
I'm not going to try to teach you to suck eggs but you are aware of "cold" and "warm" starting routines? or is it down to regular maintenance?
 

LostInThought

Rank VI
Member

Influencer I

Great Thread!

Just to stir the pot a little, during the dry seasons in New Mexico, the National Forest and State fire bans include most gas powered tools. Electric chainsaws are still permitted.

The Stihl is a beast. But since I already have Milwaukee tools, several batteries, and two chargers, I'll probably go with the Milwaukee since they let you buy just the tool ($275) without the battery or charger. (Though even if starting from scratch, one could buy an extra battery for the Milwaukee for the price difference of the Stihl.) This was the closest I found to an apples-to-apples review:

 

MuckSavage

Rank V
Launch Member

Member III

If Stihl made an electric toothbrush, I’d buy it! I’ve never been disappointed by any Stihl product
 
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