Recently I was in the market for a chainsaw. This is what I found

[MRM]

I use that canned gas these days.
I pulled out my homlite that I picked up during the ice storm in '12.
I did run it dry last time I used it which was at least two years ago.
Two pulls to start it.
(The clutch seemed gummed up though)

 

[gh1950]

i've started using the canned mix.

It's expensive, but so is getting a carb rebuilt, or pouring out a half gas can of mix.

I don't use the saw and weedwhacker enough to keep a gas can of mix fresh, and the canned stuff just gives me piece of mind.

 

[atljetmech]

Anyone have experience with Jonsered Brand?
I see that their parent company is Husqvarna. Is that their pro line maybe???

 

[Kman]

I’ve had 2 Stihls that refuse to die after 15 years. I am no mechanic and have heavily used them.

 

[moosensquirrel]

I have two echo saws and two stihl saws in the pro grade. The stihls are hands down better, one I have had and used regularly for 30+ years and once you understand the starting procedure, they start on the first pull. Regardless, the key to having any saw start regularly, is that you have to start them regularly, warm them up, cut something.....say once a month or so.

 

[harrycalahan]

Ive got a 16” Echo that refuses to die. When my 20” McCullough dies, I’m gonna get a big boy Echo.

 

[ARCman47]

Yep, when you get what's considered a "homeowner" chainsaw like what they sell at Lowes and Home Depot that's what you get. If you wont a solid build Husky or Stihl you have to get a "Pro" model. Pricey but will last forever.

This all day

 

[elmosdad]

Got two older Stihls a 026 and a 029, never a problem......

 

[drewga11]

I bought a battery powered Dewalt. Works well for my needs. No fuel costs, no cranking issues.

 

[buttplate]

Echo is a good product. You will be happy.

I have three Stihls and do not find them hard to start. If anyone is about to trash a Stihl please send it my way.