Summary:
nbest saw for the money

Strengths:
light weight...great handling....awesome cutting.good power

Weaknesses:
none yet

Summary:
Love it. I nursed a craftsman for 10 years before getting stuck with a downed tree when my saw quit. I can take the stihl as my only saw and feel confident it will perform. I also got the stihl sharpening kit and this saw will cut all day long.

Strengths:
Lightweight, reliable, cheaper than the bigger stihls

Weaknesses:
Have to adjust mixture for elevation changes (200ft+). Most saws suffer from this.

Summary:
I have had many brands of chainsaws but they were all almost impossible to start after the first year. After my cabin got hit by a landslide I knew I would be needing a good saw and it has been great. I have used it exclusively around my property on the puget sound. It has been used for trees and clean up of the cabin debris. I'm going through salt water soaked wood and debris almost every time I use it. There are times I wish it had more power but after using it for a few hours I'm glad it doesn't weigh anymore than it does. I have never been happy with a chainsaw until I bouught this one!

Strengths:
Great saw for the money. Good power to weight ratio.

Weaknesses:
None but I can't imagine this saw without the Easy 2 Start system.