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Old 04-22-2015, 12:23 PM
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Good choice. Now go back and get the 14" as well!

I have an 029(now called ms290) great saw but heavy. I also use an MS250 with an 18" bar for more general use. It's lighter than any Poulan I ever owned but cuts like the bigger Stihl.

I'll 2nd what has been said above. Can't be too safe. Get some chaps, eye and ear protection.

Always use Stihl oil and chains. Get a file kit and several spare chains and learn how to use them. It only takes a couple of minutes to resharpen a chain that hasn't been burned up. Take several chains with you and as soon as it slows down cutting change it and flip the bar over. It only takes a couple of minutes and gives you a chance to rest. Sawing wood is hard work and breaks are needed for tired arms and backs to stay safe. A dull chain is a dangerous chain!!!

Also if you are not an experienced cutter and even if you are watch a couple of vids on felling trees with wedges. Even us old dogs can learn some new tricks.
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Lots of good advice and tips here, thanks guys

Gotta tell you a lesson that I'm learning quickly. I'm sure y'all have heard that once you get a pickup, everyone wants you to move something for them, right? Well I'm learning that the same is about true for a chainsaw; once you get one, everyone has something that needs cut up or down! Don't get me wrong, I like using the Stihl almost as much as I do working with the Cubs, but I don't run a rent-a-saw here!

I do need to pick up another chain or two as well as learn to sharpen them. Wish I could snag a good electric sharpener but for as much as I use it, it isn't "needed".
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Old 04-22-2015, 01:17 PM
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I have one of the electric sharpeners that looks like a chop saw. Nice for doing a lot at one time but far from needed for most.

These little puppies work very well though and they sell them at most home stores. I have one of them as well. Pretty much an electric file that hooks to truck battery. A trick with them is to use a drop of 3+1 oil on the stone. That way it becomes a Whetstone and sharpens without grinding away too much tooth too fast. Get plenty of spare stones.
http://www.amazon.com/Oregon-30846-1...nsaw+Sharpener

The Stihl file kits have everything needed as well.
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