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I haven’t put them side-by-side cutting in a while, but the old 462 was a little bit high strung and would outrun the 572. Probably... -
pwheel replied to the thread So what's the current two stroke oil favorite?.I volunteer to be the 2-stroke oil crash test dummy :): Mobil E10 91 octane w/ Amsoil Saber @ 50:1 - stock Stihl manual carb 50-77 cc...
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I have a hard time believing a properly tuned saw with fresh fuel and good oil will blow up at 50:1 -
At the end of the day, choose which ever system makes you sleep very well at night. Support is also a big factor, a local competent...
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Conventionally ported engines use mixed "air" to purge the exhaust. That means more hydrocarbons in the exhaust stream. It also means a...
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pwheel replied to the thread New saw, cant decide..My local Stihl tech is old school and doesn't care for m-tronic or fuel-injected OPE. Says with a manual carb saw, you can fix just...
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Used saws are used saws.... period. It'll be a good thing for you to be able to address both maintenance and usage with your...
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Since you're buying new, I would say good dealer support is going to be a big thing for you.
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If you’re not scared of new technology I’d say go with the 572 or 462. Of those 2 saws I’d pick the brand that has a local dealer with...
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My Makita 36v top handle and Greenworks 80v work well enough. They are no gas saw, but are much quieter and no fuel to have to carry...
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pwheel replied to the thread Battery saw solution.Unless you need to operate in an environment where noise is a problem, why not get a tried & true gas-powered unit?