Need a new man toy.
No idea where to start though. So many felled trees in the area and need to desperately add to my fuel store. Has to be petrol so I can use it away from the house 
thanks
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Anything from STIHL. For fencing we use a MS 181 and it fits the bill for most things
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or Husqvarna
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second stihl, I've got a ms 181 I keep in Ireland, leave it for a few months starts first or second pull, I would avoid any Ryobi petrol kit - pita brush cutters so presume chainsaws will be similar.
Invest in safety gear as wellPosted 4 months ago # -
Never used Husqvarna before as STIHL have always been reliable, but if people like them then add them to the list
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Stihl here too.
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as the others said
Stihl if you want something that will last and be reliable
husqvarna second..
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Stihl, and learn to sharpen your teeth
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I'll be a miserable git and say don't get one unless you have some training in its safe use, some ppe and learn how to sharpen the chain a blunt saw is a pita.Then get either a stihl , husqvana, or makita Buying from some where local means you don't have far to go if you have any problems.
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while the powertool junkies are in here...
My MS 230 is misbehaving on full throttle. Chain spins up to speed and revs peak then die. Sounds like a binding chain but it's being lubed well and running free.
Spins at 3/4 revs fine, just wont maintain revs at full throttle when the power needed.Have flushed and run with pure petrol and fiddled with the H/L and LA but no change.
ideas?
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Am I reading correctly you ran the engine on plain petrol?
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just for 30 secs to flush any congealed 2stroke oil out of the carb.
Switched back to lubed petrol.Posted 4 months ago # -
Have you changed the felt pick up recently. They get gummed up and won't let enough fuel through at full revs. Sounds like your problem. You could prove it by making sure your tank is clean and full of clean fuel then running for a few minutes with the filter removed. If it runs OK, you know that's it so replace the pick up filter.
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is the felt pick up on the end of the fuel line in the bottom of the tank?
They get gummed up and won't let enough fuel through at full revs. Sounds like your problem
sounds plausible but the revs drop below the level at which the saw will run happily on mid throttle.
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try cleaning, or replacing air filter, and check if choke is getting stuck on... too much fuel not enough air?
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had the carb open. Choke working fine and have run with filter off (as well as cleaned and replaced)
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Chain spins up to speed and revs peak then die. Sounds like a binding chain but it's being lubed well and running free.
Spins at 3/4 revs fine, just wont maintain revs at full throttle when the power neededThis firstly sounds like not enough fuel if it will rev up to but won't hold full throttle.
If it gets to full throttle and then bogs down, that's more likely to be choke/air filter (i.e. too rich). It'd also maybe a bit lumpy on acceleration too as it tried to clear the rich running.
I'd be inclined to check the pickup. Also get the plug out and make sure it's not oiled up.
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As Boblo says pickup filter in tank make a hook out of an old spoke to fish it out, when new they are very white. Clean the air filter it could be starving for air. For future you could try using Aspen 2t premixed fuel, Less fumes cleaner running doesn't go off but expensive(about £18 for 5 litres 'cause we have to pay road fuel duty on it!) you might need carb resetting if going this route
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then perhaps diaphragm? if it gets perforated it wont lift enough fuel, normally worst at full power
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I always try and blow all the sawdust and debris around the air filter and linkages with an air line. It's surprising how little can compromise the engine's breathing.
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OK will check for fuel starvation and the plug too. Will open it up again tomorrow over morning coffee.
Cheers
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Trained on Stihl, brought a Husqvarna. Expect to spend at least as much on safety gear.
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Husky here - just don't buy a Chinese knock off from eBay
You'll have difficulty buying a new Stihl mail order because of Stihls policy - like TrekStoner - get yerself on Arbtalk. Spudulike on the chainsaw forum will sort you out.
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All these people that say get a Stihl, great, but isn't the cheapest petrol STIHL about £500?
You can get a decent husky for £250-£300? Ive no doubt that the STIHLs are better, but they cost so much more and can't get them online either.
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Going back a few years I managed to kill a Ryobi in less than 8 months of felling and chopping. Upgraded to a Stihl and haven't looked back. There are some bargains to be had if you take a trek around a few places.
I bought a Stihl MS 361 for £500, for example. I wanted a brand whereby I could get spares for it locally and that's what influenced my decision but after using both a Husky and my Stihl I'd say there was very little in the quality if comparing models of similar spec.
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Husqvarna for me. local dealer had a good deal few weeks ago
brand new basic 15 inch husqvarna saw for 165.Posted 4 months ago # -
I have one of these:HUSQVARNA 435
It works well and isn't too heavy to use.
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My MS181 was around £180 new
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All these people that say get a Stihl, great, but isn't the cheapest petrol STIHL about £500?
You can get a decent husky for £250-£300? Ive no doubt that the STIHLs are better, but they cost so much more and can't get them online either.
The cheapest stihl is about £170, I'm sure husky's are equaly good (and they have cool motorbike connotations) the shop nearest me sold stihls so that's why I have one
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What is the level of safety gear you guys recommend, as I'm aware I'm using none at the moment....
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Boots, trousers, gloves, helmet, ear defenders, face guard.
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We just use a helmet as for fencing we are using the saw for a few minutes at a time. but when we are using one all day we put chainsaw trousers on, gloves and a helmet
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I use the Stihl MS181 too, they are good little saws, I bought mine for about £170 and its been a good little worker, I change my chain once a year but am considering trying out one of the Oregon kits that comes with an automatic chain sharpener.
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Can you tell me where youcan get a petrol STIHL for £170? I'll buy 2!!
Posted 4 months ago # -
Pepper - email me. I might be able to help.
TimPosted 4 months ago #
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