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STIHL MS-170 16in. Bar Gas Chainsaw
Price:
US $5.90
ApproximatelyC $8.12
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return shipping.
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At first blush the MS 170 might seem a bit costly for a small saw but don't let that put you off. In most cases you get what you pay for and this is no exception. You'll forget all about that the first day you spend in the yard cutting firewood or limbing a tree and the saw doesn't talk back once. It is VERY intelligently designed and not only delivers a lot of power for such a small displacement engine it also easy to make adjustments i.e. fuel mix, chain tension etc. or maintenance i.e. air filter, plug or unclogging chain oiler holes. On other lesser home owner type saws you can't even make carb adjustments (which at some point you will need to do) unless you take it to the shop and drop $50. Low vibration, light weight and easy to start this is the absolute perfect 'first saw' if you've never run one before or for doing arborist type work. Comes stock with a 14" bar I've found I prefer a 16". My only gripe would be low fuel capacity but again the location of the filler makes that faster than a pit stop at indy. Don't come any better.Read full review
I'm in love with this saw and set up! Not much more to say really. Feels fairly safe when using the tip. Running chain a little loose. In fact, this is my first gas chainsaw and first time attempting to carve with one. Been using every other power tool you can think of for a couple years though. Thanks. Really happy with this!!!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
This engine is GREAT! I used to buy Huztl engines and cylinder kits but the last 4 or 5 I purchased had seal and also casting problems....they leak and won't hold pressure or vacuum. This engine is much better quality castings and it runs just as good as a Stihl engine. After trying 2 of these I bought 2 more and I'll buy again.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Do I recommend: Yes with caution. You will need to work to get good fit/finish. Is it good value: for the money yes. If you expect great value then hahahahaha, keep dreaming. Is it of good quality: Meh, could be LOTS better. It will probably work fine. Not great. Packaging was a little skimpy and parts were thrown in a box then placed in a padded express envelope. You could tell it had been thrown about during shipping to the vendor or in shipping. There were dings and dents in some of the parts- not enough to warrant a return, but enough to create some clean-up work. The bottom is not completely flat and had flashing from the casting process. Looks like it's old tooling because the galleys for were plugged up in some spots. Piston had some scratches on the top, again, not enough to make me return it but not pretty-won't affect the function. As long as you are willing to do some clean up this should be serviceable. Some of the cooling fins were bent, not straight, one had a tiny crack but won't affect function. If you expect OEM finish go elsewhere. Circlips are typical Chinese garbage, use OEM if you want the wrist pin to not come loose and blow out the cylinder wall. What do you expect for $25? This is not to be used as a showpiece. To clarify: Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Comes assembled that was o.k. until I put it in the saw. The mounting screws are a different size thread than the original one so I had to purchase different ones to assembly it. Then it took a hole lot of pulling the crank to get it to start and when it finally did start it ran a few minutes and died. Repeated process three or four times and gave up on it. Its junk!!!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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