written by Donahuehc314 on 13/06/2020
I bought one for 50 bucks because I wanted something light for the smaller stuff. The guy let it sit for 2 years with the tank full. I cleaned the carb flushed the tank and started it up. Tuned the carb and bucked some fir logs 14-18 inches in diameter. It pulls pretty good for a 45cc saw. It still had the original chain which is a full chisel. The chain tensioner built into the bar is a stroke of genius. It's built as well as the box store Saws Echo and Husqvarna sell and the cheap Stihls. I am a retired faller with 28 years experience and build saws for a hobby now. And I collect them. It's not a professional saw, so I wouldn't head out to camp with it. But I can think if only 4 or 5 saws made by anyone in that size range are professional saws. It's a durable low priced saw. It's 17 years old and sat in a shed for 2 years with bad gas and it still runs which indicates some durability.
written by Connollykz1964 on 19/12/2014
Its a good trim saw .but nothin is goin to work if you dont know how to yous it these other people that has bad reveiws .dont need a saw
written by Bugflipper on 05/08/2013
I haven't had the same experience as a lot of these folks. The saw is 10 or 12 years old. It weeps out bar oil. There's usually a teaspoon or so in the case. Also I let someone borrow it and they messed up the brake. It was simple to replace. I guess he was trying to cut with it on. I never use it to start the saw, probably why it hasn't messed up on me. I initially got this to keep from ruining my good saws. I wanted to cut stumps and saplings below the dirt line. Each time I'm done I will spray it out with a water hose. I did do a muffler mod to increase the power and give it a faster rev, but seemed like it had adequate power for the average small job a homeowner would have at 2.5 hp. I initially bought it to abuse. I didn't expect it to last long at all. A lot of the problems I read on this review seemed to be avoidable with knowing how to tune the carb, running a fresh, pure gas/oil mix, not ethanol and having it idled to high with the brake on. Those issues would go a long way in explaining all the trouble. I figure I got a lot more than I paid for. I used it a few days ago to cut some saplings below the dirt line. After the bar heated up too much and the chain loosened to much to cut horizontal any more I trimmed about a dozen branches with the sagging chain. Went back to the house, sprayed it out with a water hose. Tightened the chain and sharpened it. Let it air dry and put it in the case later. Been doing the same for years. It starts quick. Idles fine and has plenty of power. Can't ask anymore out of a hundred dollar saw. It's a good one to abuse or if you are only going to cut up a few trees or do limbing. If you want to cut a good deal of firewood or need more of a medium use saw spend the extra and get a husqvarna or stihl. In a good sized tree 2.5 hp is a little weak. But a fellow on a budget that doesn't need one much can get by with a homelite.
written by bigbear400 on 27/07/2012
I've had mine for over ten years and have put it through heavy use. It runs absolutely fine and had no problems listed here on other reviews. Just replaced the chain this afternoon and am going to go cut up some logs.
written by on 09/03/2008
A narrow kerf chain improves cutting power.
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