Glad you have done this I hope Sthil USA have contacted Stihl Engineers in Germany about the problem, I am sure the Germans know their products...
That would be where you need Sthil to give direction who else would know what the German Engineering people have done with this new Design.
I just have it on a CM261 C-M but have not used enough to know if it also will have problems, have they found what it is and what is their plan to...
Have you contacted Sthil support about the problem?
Just what saw has this problem?
I don't think a Logger or pro tree trimming person, would be dealing with a Home Depot or Lowes, and i feel they that both stores understand this,...
I sure can't disagree with that, you have to meet face to face with the dealers repair persons and ask questions, if you don't feel thay...
That is true and when i call a Ace Hardware and ask about Stihl Chainsaws, they get a person that knows about them, also Ace Hardware stores that...
[ATTACH] You might think Stihl saws "suck" but Stihl saws are not sold at Home Depot or Lowes Huskeys are sold there, give that some thought.
I picked up the 500i with a i think was a 25 inch bar, and almost fell over forward.
Myself i knew i had no real need for the 500i and if someone who really has a need fore it, could not get it just because someone like me just...
Here is the 880 for $1,889.[ATTACH]
I missed it in my picture but remember it was a little over $1300.
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This is a really good story about us "older guys" that get pushed aside many times, my local Sthil dealers service guy that i have know for over...
My best guess is an Elm here is another picture from years ago getting a trimming.[ATTACH]
This is it in 2010 three years after the ice storm.[ATTACH]
Thats the boss on the left side of the lifting, these guys worked as a team, one running the saw one sending the ropes up the whole thing started...
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I worked for this company many years ago and know they build quality cranes, might be more then you need but thought i would offer it. EC-2 – Auto...
