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    A bit late on the topic but better late than never...
    I use a Husqvarna 339, not the biggest one available but for me as an occasional user more than adequate. And not too heavy and clumsy. Husqvarna (apparently dubbed Husky at your place) are high quality professional products that have been around for ages. My choice was definitely influenced by living close to the manufacturer, just about half an hour by car and I can dump the lump on their desk if something should not work as it should. So far it always did.
    Stihl is another high quality manufacturer, preferred by professionals world wide, and so are Jonsered (but to get to their place I need to drive for more than an hour ).

    If you only use it occasionally, get a smaller (read: handier) one, but go for a quality product with enough power and don't forget to wear prper safety gear, even in warm climate.

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    For what it's worth I bought the Stihl winter last year (2007). It developed a partial fuel blockage within an hour, the dealer fixed it after hours that night and it has been good as gold ever since. There was a splinter of plastic or metal in the jet.

    Yes I would buy another Stihl.

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    Stihl.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mittadisco View Post
    Better still (stihl) is to use your landy
    Wonder how they'd go cutting real wood like Australian Hardwoods, could you imagine the kickback one of these machines would have, Regards Frank.

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    I havent read alot of the last 8 pages, i am in a hurry but wanted to reply.

    We have a Husky chanisaw at school and its a POS, takes ages to start, its rubbish.

    I have recently bought a Stihl saw, mine was around the $750 mark, and we got a free toy one for marcos and a free radio/cooler with the saw. I love the thing, starts so easily, cuts effortlessly, when the chain is sharp and is so light you can swing it around all day without getting a sore back.

    Go the stihl Ray, it might cost more if serviced and looked after it will be the last chainsaw you ever buy.
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    you didnt read much did you, he bought the shindawa!!!!!!!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by dirtdawg View Post
    you didnt read much did you, he bought the shindawa!!!!!!!!!!
    what gave that away?

    I just saw people on the last page putting their two cents worth in so thought i was in time.

    So Hiline, how is the new saw? The local mower place sells this brand and nothing else. I had my heart set on a stihl so didnt even bother looking, but i would be interested to see what you think of the shindiawa. Matt
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ace View Post
    what gave that away?

    I just saw people on the last page putting their two cents worth in so thought i was in time.

    So Hiline, how is the new saw? The local mower place sells this brand and nothing else. I had my heart set on a stihl so didnt even bother looking, but i would be interested to see what you think of the shindiawa. Matt
    Maybe read the whole thread before posting next time

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    Ace ...........she's a rip snorta

    cuts fire wood no problems at all and $300 cheaper than the other brands mentioned
    130's rule

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    Ray,
    all 3 r quality brands but at least u can say u have the biggest .................................................. ................air filter around.
    Cheers Dean.

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