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Anyone use the back handled 201 as a lightweight general purpose saw? Are they any good?
Yes. I love mine. Best on a 12''. Ideal for dealing with brash, coppice, sub 12'' stuff. Easy to swing about all day.

Joe, they are alot zingyer than the 180s and tend to last better also.
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Are they £350 better?
Pretty much. I know what your saying, you ever used a ms190t? I'd say they are the equivalent of a back handle ms180/170 . Bit plasticky, pita to work on, not very zippy, but numb but suppose will get the job done.

I use my mine as a ground saw and for carving. Went through 3 ms170s with carving before I got my 201.

£350 is a big difference, and for sure not worth it unless your going to use it alot ( not just a bit firewood). But I reckon when your topper needs changing next you'll buy the the best one, not the cheapest ( might have a ms190t you can buy cheap actually).
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The 190 has a very restrictive baffle on the 'zorst. Guy I used to work with had one and it seemed such a pointless saw. We took the 'zorst off and had a look. We drilled a 9mm hole right opposite the exhaust port and the saw was transformed. It realy was a night and day difference.

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The 190 has a very restrictive baffle on the 'zorst. Guy I used to work with had one and it seemed such a pointless saw. We took the 'zorst off and had a look. We drilled a 9mm hole right opposite the exhaust port and the saw was transformed. It realy was a night and day difference.
Had it got a adjustable carb? Got a horrible feeling it might now, but cant remember.
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