 Nice, small saw |
| Review Date: December 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: sgeise, South West Fl United States |
I am a first time Chain saw owner, so I'll try best I can to review it. This is a small saw, 14 inch. I live in Florida, and let my property get a little over grown. I'm using it to clean out some small trees, cut back some stumps, and prune some of my trees. After that, I expect to just have it around in case it's needed following a hurricane.
Why did I choose this one? There are currently no reviews of it on Amazon. I did however find some reviews around the web. It seems to consistently get better reviews than any other saw in this price range. This one the reviews were all good, for every other saw, the reviews were mixed, or generally bad. I didn't need a longer bar, so I dismissed others with longer bars and ones that came with a case for a lower price, because this got better reviews.
I've used it a couple of times now. So far, it starts like a dream hot or cold, as long as you do it how it says in the manual. It gets a little cranky about starting if you insist on doing it "your way." The first couple of times I used it, the chain stretched/loosened a lot the first few minutes. I have nothing to compare it to. However, I *assume* chains must stretch when new. Adjusting the chain wasn't too bad. They give you a handy dandy tool, and if you lose it, all you need is a heavy pair of pliers and a slotted screw driver. I read a number of horror stories about saws that have knobs and levers to make adjusting easier. This only takes a couple of minutes, and is easy, so I'm not concerned. I was expecting it to have more power. But I've found as long as I cut nice and straight, it works like a champ. It tends to bog down if you're cutting at an odd angle, but that's probably inexperience on my part. The chain oiler is automatic. The oil/gas mix is 50:1, keep that in mind when you're buying oil. Some prepackaged oils are for 40:1. Don't know how much difference that makes, but I don't intend to find out. This saw apparently is made in Japan, not China. I saw some China made ones, and they didn't seem as sturdy as this one. And this one has clear instructions that are easy to read. It comes assembled, except for the anti-kick back device. That takes a wrench, pliers, and 30 seconds to assemble. In the box is enough 2 stroke oil for 1 gallon of gas. There is NO chain oil included. So make sure you order some for it.
If you need a small saw that runs great, spend a little extra and get this one. |
Echo CS-310's a small powerhouse
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| Review Date: March 8, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Robert, Hilo, Hawaii |
As a homeowner, I've had a number of 16-inch chainsaws over the years. Most of them were heavy, noisy, underpowered, and vibrated too much. The worst part about them was the amount of effort needed to start them up, if they started up at all.
I decided to step down to a smaller chainsaw and step up to a more reputable manufacturer. After doing my homework on the web, it seemed like the Echo CS-310 fit the bill.
I used the Echo CS-310 to help clear a half-acre of densely packed trees, up to 10" in diameter, on our family's property. Because of other commitments, the job stretched out over four months. I was pleasantly surprised by how well the chainsaw performed during that time. I'd say the 310 delivered as much torque as any of the larger chainsaws that I previously owned. It certainly was much smoother and quieter. And what I was most pleased with was the EASY starting. If it was a cold start, I could usually get it to turn over within a half-dozen pulls. If the engine was already warm, I could often get it to run with the first pull. (It starts up today as easily as it did the first day I bought it!)
I also used the CS-310 to prune my overgrown backyard litchi tree. The task of trimming the limbs while standing on a ladder was something that I would not have attempted using a cumbersome 16-inch chainsaw. With the smaller, lighter CS-310, I could comfortably reach most of the limbs with little stress or strain. (Note: The riskiest limbs were dispatched by pruning saw.)
Bottom line: The Echo CS-310 is, by far, the best chainsaw that I have ever owned. Highly recommended. |
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