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I bit the bullet today and went to one of my local Stihl dealers and purchased my new chain saw today. Stihl MS 311 with 20 inch bar. I think I'm going to like it. This will go with my two cheap Poland Pros saws.
A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.
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I love my Stihl. Have fun with it.
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I don't know. May not be safe. Send it this way for me to test out for you.
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Brand new saw right off the shelve , put Stihl pre-mix in it and chain oil. Four pulls on Full Choke and switch to Half Choke three pulls and started right up.
A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.
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Don't forget your chaps, gloves, eye and face protection.
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Stihl is hard to beat , i have an older 029 probably bought new in the early 90s. Use it every year finally replaced the fuel lines on it this year. Other than filters and spark plugs that is the only thing ever done to it.
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Yep, get a cheap hockey mask and you'll have a great Halloween costume for greeting the kiddies at the door.
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Wow, $511.00 out here. Enjoy the wood cutting.
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you'll likely like that saw very much.
got my mdl 391 for xmas last year with 20 inch bar & chain. and it's broke in now.
not to pick on your choice, no not all, it's your money & your decision. but you could of had the 391 w/more power and the same weight. just pickin'
the 20" bar & chain cuts through the big stuff around here. i don't know why i waited so long to replace the 3400 poulan.
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Can't beat that! Hope you got some wedges already. Also recommend Stihl products for oils, etc.
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Wedges will be my next purchase, already have gloves and safety glasses
A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.
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No monkey fisting and cut to the side........not in front of you. Google "Chainsaw Kickback" Just sayin.....
30+ Stihls here......from 150 to ported 090.
Have fun.......keep a sharp chain.
Chaps.
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Use the pre mix or else, be sure to use non ethanol gas. I love the Stihl and have had my big Stihl for 20 years. Lots of firewood and 3 log cabins with that saw. What a great machine.
Only thing, 12 years ago fried the carburetor seals. Cost $130. Since then, only non ethanol gas.
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Use the pre mix or else, be sure to use non ethanol gas. I love the Stihl and have had my big Stihl for 20 years. Lots of firewood and 3 log cabins with that saw. What a great machine.
Only thing, 12 years ago fried the carburetor seals. Cost $130. Since then, only non ethanol gas. And hi test......says in the manual. That is the way they are tuned at the dealer. Puregas.com.........
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Use the pre mix or else, be sure to use non ethanol gas. I love the Stihl and have had my big Stihl for 20 years. Lots of firewood and 3 log cabins with that saw. What a great machine.
Only thing, 12 years ago fried the carburetor seals. Cost $130. Since then, only non ethanol gas. I'm using nothing but the Stihl Pre-Mix 92 Octane. What is the best length Wedges for most cutting other than felling trees?
A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.
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Brand new saw right off the shelve , put Stihl pre-mix in it and chain oil. Four pulls on Full Choke and switch to Half Choke three pulls and started right up. I think you will love it but let be give you a tip. Nothing less that mid grade gas, oil and Stihl id good, and Seafoam in ever mix. Don't forget the Seafoam and you will be a happy woodcutter.
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Use the pre mix or else, be sure to use non ethanol gas. I love the Stihl and have had my big Stihl for 20 years. Lots of firewood and 3 log cabins with that saw. What a great machine.
Only thing, 12 years ago fried the carburetor seals. Cost $130. Since then, only non ethanol gas. I'm using nothing but the Stihl Pre-Mix 92 Octane. What is the best length Wedges for most cutting other than felling trees? I'm using nothing but pre-mix from now on.
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For cutting use plastic wedges only and I don't see much difference from one length to another.
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Meniere's Sucks Big Time!!!
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Not an expert, but think you made a good choice. After years of experimenting, decided on the two Stihls here and they have been excellent - dependable and easy/great cutting.
Just this morning took down and sliced up a big juniper for firewood. Rarely take down a big Ponderosa, so have stayed with the lighter and easier to handle sizes. The 310 has plenty of power for our work. The 260 Pro is the same but lighter, and that compression release feature is a nice help when getting tired of pulling.
My saws got a lot better once I learned how to sharpen a chain - and not wait too long to switch to a sharp one.
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The 260 Pro is the same but lighter, and that compression release feature is a nice help when getting tired of pulling.
Damn nice when you're up a tree or on a ladder too. I'm on my second 260. That 310 is a lot of saw.
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