Two names are synonymous with power and dependability regarding lightweight chainsaws: the Echo CS 310 and the Stihl MS 170. Although both saws are a must-have tool for every homeowner, they differ in features and specifications. The Echo CS 310 has a top-mounted air filter, professional-grade 2-stroke engine, side access chain tensioning, dual-post chain brake,…
ECHO CS-310 is one of the best chainsaws offering you quick-start and seamless cuts, top-quality air filters, a professional-grade engine, and much more for perfect performance. But sometimes it shows problems like it doesn’t start, it stalls at times, oil leaking issues occur, shows performance issues, has chain tension problems or it overheats. All these…
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The Stihl 025 is one of the most popular home maintenance chainsaws ever to hit the market. It’s part of Stihl’s 0 series chainsaws, and immediately after its production, it became a massive hit among the chainsaw community. Like many other enthusiasts, I was also pretty fascinated by all the new things that this chainsaw…
Property maintenance chainsaws are not the same as the ones that you would use to cut down large trees in the forest. You want something that’s light and easy to handle and has enough fuel capacity to get you through your entire project without having to stop for a refuel. Two popular names that often…
ECHO CS-490 is a high-end professional chainsaw well-known for its powerful performance, reliability, and high-quality cutting. Despite, these great features. This chainsaw has some problems making it less efficient. Some of the common problems include starting problems, chain tension issues, overheating problems, and cutting performance issues. Proper maintenance and regular inspection can keep your chainsaw…
Stihl has cemented its top spot when it comes to producing high-quality, durable, and powerful machines. But when it comes to foresty chainsaws, two names immediately come to mind: the MS 260 and the MS 261. Many loggers went for the MS 260 because of its ability to carry out medium-duty forestry tasks such as…
Petrol-driven chainsaws are powerful beasts, but it doesn’t take much for them to stop working. Even when you have a high-quality chainsaw from a giant brand like Stihl, you might wake up one day and see that your chainsaw is not working as it should. That’s exactly what happened to me one day. I woke…
Chainsaws are powerful beasts. Even a compact model that’s designed for property maintenance rather than cutting large trees has the capacity to chop off your limb like hot knife cuts through butter. Now unless you are an eighties action hero fending off hordes of monsters in a dark forest somewhere, you are not likely to…
A couple of months back, I wanted to pick up a heavy-duty chainsaw to cut down some thick oak trees – don’t ask me why. Now, I like to do things my way, and for property maintenance, I already had a pretty nice and compact chainsaw sitting in my toolshed. Sadly, it was not enough…
