stihl 025

[Mike Dempsey]

I've just been offered a Stihl 025 for £100. Its not nicked, the guy offering it is legit and runs a plant repair servicing business. Its pretty clean and starts and runs really well. I dont think its been used very much and the chain has only been sharpened once, I think the bar may be the original. I would use it for felling trees under 10'' dia and snedding as well as cutting up wood for my own stove. I am currently using a Husky 281 for most jobs which can be a bit of overkill. Any opinions or anything specific to look out for.

 

Cheers

 

Mike

[spudulike]

The saw runs- thats a bonus and £100 is a fair - good price from your description.

 

Typically make sure the sprocket is in good order, the chain catcher is present and the chain brake works.

 

Check the oiler works by revving it up and pointing the bar at fresh cut wood, concrete floor etc to make sure you get a mist of oil off the bar.

 

Sounds OK to me

[Mike Dempsey]

Hi Spud

 

I have actually used the saw for a couple of hours this morning , taking down a couple of small sycamore and a couple of small silver beech. What a difference in the weight, a lot less energy starting it as well. Everything is present and working and even the air filter is spotless. I think I am going to enjoy using this saw.

 

Mike

[spudulike]

Thats good - quite a light saw and good for lighter cutting - bit of a pig to work on though!

[tree monkey]

my first saw was a 250 loved it got nicked tho

[Mike Dempsey]

forgot to ask if anyone has a copy of the user manual, not the maintenance manual as I have already have a copy of that

 

Mike

[bobh]

This one?

http://www.stihlusa.com/WebContent/CMSFileLibrary/instructionmanuals/STIHL_MS021023025.pdf

[caledonian bob]

I was given an 025 a couple of years ago and I think it's a great little saw. You'll certainly notice a difference in weight from your 281.

[Mike Dempsey]

I've just used it this morning (see other thread, early morning fell) and it is really good. Saves a lot of backache weilding a heavy 281 about.

Thanks Bobh for a link to the manual.

 

Mike