Thanks, everyone! I’m looking at two different Stihl saws, not sure which is better (probably the more expensive one, of course!):
https://brandonrentalcentersriverview.stihldealer.net/products/chain-saws/homeowner-saws/ms250/#features_tab This one is a “homeowner’s” model that’s on sale right now for $300. This one appears to be similar but has some nicer features like automatic chain tensioning: https://brandonrentalcentersriverview.stihldealer.net/products/chain-saws/homeowner-saws/ms251cbe/ Thoughts? Opinions? -D > On Sep 9, 2020, at 10:01 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > 7 years ago I purchased a new Stihl chain saw. I've used it maybe once a > year since for storm clean up, etc. I use ethanol fuel in it, I don't > drain the fuel between uses. In other words, I don't go out of my way to > keep it running. But I always mix stabilizer in with the fuel, and only > use the Stihl 2 stroke oil with it (which also has stabilizers I believe) > > It starts and runs perfectly every time I use it. No issues at all. > They've really figured out the occasional-use small engine. I highly > recommend them. > > Jaime > > > On Tue, Sep 8, 2020 at 5:09 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> In an effort to become better prepared should a large storm/hurricane pass >> through, I am considering purchasing a chain saw. >> >> Since it would be something I would rarely use, I’m not looking to buy a >> large professional grade Husqvarna or something like that necessarily. >> However, I would like a good quality saw, not a HF sort of machine. >> >> Suggestions? >> >> -D >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> > > -- > Jaime Kopchinski > http://www.jaimekop.com/ > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
