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    Sach dolmar question

    I ran into a problem with a Dolmar 123. Someone was selling air filters for this model on Ebay. They only showed the top photo. He has sold lots of these filters but this is a fraud sale. I bought two and found that they were really for another chainsaw model. My mistake was checking the...
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    Efco/Oleo-Mac/Olympyk Chainsaw Thread

    Do you still have the 8200 in stock? I have been trying to get Efco to reproduce the 8200 and the 7300 models again. Many of the other importers are asking Efco to do the same especially since Makita stopped producing this class of machine on March 31, 2022. Thanks, Steven
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    Does anyone make a decent chainsaw?

    I looked up all of the brands in the 50cc range. They are all home and farm use models not commercial. The models that I found are Makita EA5001PREL, Efco MTH5100, Husqvarna 450 and Echo 590. I also saw a carburetor kit on Amazon for your chainsaw. I think that you need to go to a 60cc size of...
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    Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf vs Husqvarna 460 Rancher

    Makita EA4300 opinion. Makita is required by Federal law to supply parts for seven years after stopping the production of a product. You still have six years to purchase parts from the online parts sellers. I personally am purchasing additional parts for the Makita chainsaws that I still have...
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    Does anyone make a decent chainsaw?

    I had a Stihl 460 that would shut down when it got hot and was always hard to start anyway. It was not even four months old when I sold it. - As for ethanol I have seen dissolved fuel lines and carburetor diaphragm damage in home owner level equipment such as Craftsman chainsaws that I got in...
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    Efco/Oleo-Mac/Olympyk Chainsaw Thread

    HI Joe, I will keep that in mind. I have been trying to get Efco to bring back their larger models especially since Makita dropped gas chainsaw production.
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    Stihl 460 stops after each cut

    I had the same problem with my Stihl 460. When it got hot it would stall. I sold the machine and purchased a Makita EA7900. I am quite happy now.
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    460 Rancher with Stihl 36” Bar

    Anything longer than 24" would not work. The factory says that only a LoPro 36" bar could work but you would have to change the sprocket. I don't recommend this choice. You will overwork the chainsaw.
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    Is Stihl the Best Chainsaw Brand?

    I look at chainsaw companies just like car manufactures. If you look on the internet you will see a lemon made by every company and a great car made by each as well. I feel the same with chainsaws. My company is not large enough to sell Husqvarna or Stihl but am selling Echo, Makita/Dolmar...
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    Efco/Oleo-Mac/Olympyk Chainsaw Thread

    I am an new Efco dealer in Washington State. Are you a dealer? Steven
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    California bans small gas-powered engines ... including chainsaws wtf

    Thank you for your advice. I have been promised that things will be different but I will be careful. Thanks, Steven
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    Looking for input about milling

    Hello Tyy, Your assessment about Echo is correct but my company is able to stay open because I work on outdoor power equipment and stereo equipment. The stereo equipment business has been going since 2015 and have many repeat customers. Because I am on the Makita website as a service center I...
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    California bans small gas-powered engines ... including chainsaws wtf

    Helly Tyy, I will do what I can with what is available. I have dealt with an arrogant Echo rep on more than one occasion and am surprised about his attitude. American business history is full of arrogant companies that did not adapt and went out of business. I hope that this does not occur here.
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    Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf vs Husqvarna 460 Rancher

    I will take your advice and try my best. Thank you.
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