Hello Everyone

[scott yunginger]

I am a new member,
I live by Brookings S.D. live in the country, I have browsed thru the forum many times over the past few years.
I have a Woodstock soapstone wood stove in house and a wood stove in my shop.
My main saw is a Stihl ms 361, great saw, but recently purchased an echo cs 301 for limbing, last night Ijoined and put a post on forum about issues with it, I want a light weight capable saw for limbing branches once tree is on ground, if I cannot get the echo up to speed will be on the search for a new saw.
Great knowledgeable group here for sure!
Thanks

 

[Al Sullivan]

I got a Ryobi 40volt battery 14" saw and it is unreal! A little heavy but not as heavy as my 18" Husky!

 

[Stihl 99]

Hey Scott
Well you already have the MS361, might look at the MS261 with 16" bar and convert it over to 3/8" .050" chain, so the same sharpener will work for both. I would look at one with your Stihl dealer and most would or should convert it for you, rim sprocket, bar, and chain is all you need.
I converted mine to 3/8" .050" as well as adding the full length clutch cover.

If you cannot get your echo lined out