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Happycamper · October 18, 2013, 06:09:22 PM

Frank,
I'm sure the Milwaukee electric would be a good unit but I want the saw to be more (portable) so elect. was out. I do have 110 at the mill for overhead lights so that was no problem.

Chain Saw dog,
I'll keep a sharp chain on the saw so that hopefully will eliminate the need for the spikes. It is a small saw and motor so forcing it should not be done. In fact the motor is not larger than some that are put in model airplanes.
Jim

Happycamper · October 19, 2013, 06:58:49 PM

The Verdict is in. With the new 170 I sawed up a trailer load of slabs from the mill, trimmed the ends off several 4 X 4's, 2 X 6"s and cut a 12" 8ft. Fir log into firewood. The saw preformed very well by just letting the chain take the saw down, pressure not required. Thought I should stop before I ran dry of fuel and refueled, plus chain oil, it was still half full of fuel and oil, it appears to be a real mizer. So I think it will serve me well plus I sure like the weight of it.
Jim

chainsaw dog · October 19, 2013, 11:18:57 PM

JIM I M HAPPY TO HEAR UR ENJOYING UR LITTLE SAW.I JUST PUT THE SPIKES ON TOPROTECT THE FRONT OF THE SAW MORE.DO THE NEW 170. STILL HAVE THE SIGHTGLASS FOR GAS AND OIL? I BLOW MINE DOWN WITH AIR GUN THEN WIPE IT DOWN WITH ALCOHOL OR AWESOME ANDOF COURSE RUN IT DRY IF I M NOT GOIN TO USE IT FOR A WEEK.I MIGHT DIE TOMORROW SO I DON T WANT MY SAWS TO DIE FROM BAD GAS. HA HA!!

Happycamper · October 20, 2013, 09:32:18 AM

Chain Saw Dog,
No sight glass on the saw. As far as the gas in the saw, there is a stabilizer in the Stihl oil so I suspect the gas should be good for several weeks without problems if left in the saw. They do recommend 89 plus octane fuel.
Jim

chainsaw dog · October 20, 2013, 10:11:44 AM

TO BAD ABOUT NO SIGHT GLASS IT WAS NICE TO JUST LOOK DOWN AN SEE HOW MUCH FUEL AN OIL U HAVE LEFT. GUESS I M OVER CAUTIOUS ABOUT E 2 GAS .I ONLY MIX WHAT I THINK I M GOIN TO USE FOR THE DAY.Q T OR HALF GAL GATORADE BOTTLES. ARE GOOD FOR THAT.I USE 91OCT.U

giant splinter · October 20, 2013, 11:08:14 AM

Jim,
I am not sure if you have looked at the Stihl ms 192 t it is an "in the tree saw" this is a saw that is smaller and shorter than most and the handle is on the top rather than the rear allowing you so use it with one or both hands, in a tree or on the ground with ease. I use it for limbing and trimming as well as around the mill for cutting slabs to firewood length, it is light and powerful as well as handy and the price is not at all out of line for what you get.
OOPS! looks like you found the one you needed. ;D GS

beenthere · October 20, 2013, 12:27:14 PM

Why is chainsaw dog shouting in his posts? (i.e. all caps)

chainsaw dog · October 20, 2013, 01:01:55 PM

,Hey beenthere l m not shouting .maybe my eyes ain t a good as yours.zzO K. IS THAT A PROBLEM??????

Paul_H · October 20, 2013, 01:09:00 PM

Yes,it is irritating and posting in caps probably doesn't help your vision any but I do understand what you are trying to say.You can set your computer to enlarge text for reading.I've needed to do just that when reading the forum without my reading glasses.