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  1. Locust Post

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    Or tool....wanted a lighter saw. Tried it out a bit yesterday. Very happy with my choice :ups:
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    Nice new tool get! :dex:
     
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    Congrats.
     
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    What's the weight and hp on that saw?

    A lighter saw is a really good thing. Congrats!
     
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    Did ya really need another saw? Seems weird to me

    Nice!


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  6. Locust Post

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    10.1 lbs less the bar & chain. 40.2 CC / 2.2 HP. What little I have used it I think it feels good. I was pretty much done bringing wood home until fall but I would like to go give it a good workout. Of course I need to get a new file and guide for this set up. Will probably get another Husqvarna Sharp Force setup in 5/32.
     
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    No :saw::sherlock:
     
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    Yes. A chain saw is not a toy; it is a tool. Congratulations.
     
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  9. T.Jeff Veal

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    Congratulations, nice saw.
     
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  10. thewoodlands

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    Nice buy Locust Post , when will we see the saw with chips flying?
     
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  12. Locust Post

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    we shall see Pedro !!!!!
     
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    Gut the muffler, remove carb limiter caps and retune. It really perks up.
     
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    Great choice! I really like the CS-490. Very well balanced and comfortable to run for a long time even with a 20” bar.
     
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    I have been very happy with my 620. I tried buying a Husqvarna 435 after much back and forth between the Echo 400 and Husq. The company I ordered the 435 from did not have what they said they had so after cancelling that and having just a bad feeling for some reason about my choice I went with the Echo. (ever have those feelings after a buying choice)
     
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    Just ordered 4 new chains last night for the new addition. Should be good for a long time.
     
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    What kind of chains did you order?
     
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    Found a guy on eBay with some old stock Oregon chains. (discontinued non safety chains). I have been running Oregon on everything and pretty happy.
     
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    Nice, I had to go on eBay to find some Stihl RM 3/8 chain for our 20" bar. Local dealer couldn't get it. Works good on the dirtier logs...
     
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    20200516_152004.jpg Picked up the new sharpener set up. I have tried several different brands but these are by far the best I have found.
     
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