Originally Posted by
Dave Fritz
Thanks for all the input. I'm taking it back to the dealer and do as Ken suggested. Larry, I agree, my next will be battery operated. I don't use one much either.
I only pull out the Stihl for the rare need to cut something larger...for the two trees I recently took down, that was essentially the lower trunk. Everything else was cut up with my 20V Bauer pole saw and 10" 20v Bauer chainsaw. Yea, Harbor Freight. Things have come a long way for battery operated outdoor tools, even with the "value" brands.
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