I also have a Echo had it for 8 years... it starts the first or second pull every time ....Even after sitting all winter...And speed feed head is the chit...I had a Husqvarna vibrating pc of chit....With that being said I have a Husqvarna 455 chain saw thats a Great wood cutting machine...Echo or stihi for me

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