03-08-2016, 10:32 AM
I second Echo. Hone Depot often has one that was "borrowed" for a weekend at a discount.
I have both and like the Echo better. The gas tank is bigger, it has a primer bulb, and starts easily.
Seems like Shihl is trading on the name, for lower end saws at least. The gas tank is small, it is hard to start when hot having run out of gas. I had to add a shut off switch because the one attached to the trigger didn't work (poor design). On the plus side the chain adjustment is great.
For a home owner you don't need the expensive cache brand of what the pros use.
.One more thing you can get chains for the Echo off the shelf, I have to order my Stihl blades ot get them at a reasonable price.
I have both and like the Echo better. The gas tank is bigger, it has a primer bulb, and starts easily.
Seems like Shihl is trading on the name, for lower end saws at least. The gas tank is small, it is hard to start when hot having run out of gas. I had to add a shut off switch because the one attached to the trigger didn't work (poor design). On the plus side the chain adjustment is great.
For a home owner you don't need the expensive cache brand of what the pros use.
.One more thing you can get chains for the Echo off the shelf, I have to order my Stihl blades ot get them at a reasonable price.