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Sthil Killer
Just bought a new 390XP chainsaw that I run w/ a 28 in bar. The power to weight ratio is just right. Prior to this i have to identical 288XP's that have been time tested and still run like this new one for being about 20 years old. One unfortunately fell victim to a falling tree and the other will continue to run as a backup. Vibration is minimal compared to other saws of near cc size. I cut about on average 20 cords of firewood a year and enjoy time after time how these saws out perform the rest of the sthils out there. Where I live is truly "sthil country" but slowly changing the mindset after people witness the power and SPEED of these saws. These saws are quick.
Now for the drawback. For being a brand new saw equipped with a "compression release" for easier hand pulling of crank, this saw still requires finesse with the choke and about 5 to 6 pulls to start for the first start of the day. I'd expect a new saw to start within 1 to 3 pulls.
July 25, 2011