AMA top handled chainsaw

[WorcsWuss]

Does anyone use one of these?

I have never come across them before but while hunting for another MS200T I found a couple on eBay.

Then I found that they can be bought new from FRJ for 150 quid...

 

Are they any good? Bearing in mind VERY light use only for me.

It's more compatibility with Stihl than anything else really.

Does the fuel filler fit the Stihl system?

What about bar adjustment, different sized clamping nut presumably?

 

Thanks

Simon

Edited November 15, 2011 by WorcsWuss

[Mick Stockbridge]

Had one for about a year now, used it yesterday. They're great for the right job imo and if it died tomorrow I'd get another without doubt.

 

Filler holes are small and the clamping nut is Husky size.

 

You forgot to add that they're guaranteed for one years pro use or two years amateur use.

[WorcsWuss]

Thanks for that. Shame about the filler hole, I do like my push fill system...

 

I've been looking at a Tanaka on US ebay... £185 delivered.

Would that be a better machine?

[swinny]

f r jones sell the ama for 125+ vat

[WorcsWuss]

Found that one. I'm not VAT reg so it's 150... For another 25 quid I could get the Tanaka though...?

[WorcsWuss]

Well... I've ordered the little Tanaka, which I think is basically the same saw as the Hitachi CS33 which FRJ stock... We'll see if it's any good...

[WorcsWuss]

I've just taken delivery of and unpacked the little Tanaka I ordered.

Will hopefully get out and use it at the weekend, will let you know how it goes.

First impressions.

1. It's no Stihl!

2. Chain brake doesn't snap on as easily as I would like

3. Clutch cover is flimsy [particularly when operating chain brake]

4. Not enough clearance behind outboard clutch & body of saw to fit chain easily

5. No dogs fitted [optional]

 

Anything else will have to wait till it's started and run.

Sounds like I'm disappointed but I'm not! Feels nicely balanced and build quality generally looks good. I reckon it will be fine for me for how much use it will get....

 

Still would have bought an MS200T though if I could have afforded it!