MSA 200C Saw Review

[splinters]

i was in the "Toy Shop" getting chain oil this morning and the owner gave me the new Sthil MSA 200C battery powerd saw to take away and try for the day.

 

I had tryed the smaller one last year and wasnt impressed with it but this new one was a whole different story.

 

it has an AP 180 Lithium Ion battery and a 14" mini rollomatic E bar.

 

it had a nice weight to it. but for people who want it lighter it can be fitted with an extention leed so that the battery can be worn on a belt. the battery life was about what i expected and there is a power indcator on top of the battery pack.

 

it obviously didnt have the punch of a 2 stroke but once the motor was up to speed it cut well when cross cutting an 8" log and was great for working on the predetail part of a carving. If it was with a dime tip bar i think it would be alost as good as my MS201 for detailing.

 

My main concern of owning one would be remembring to fill the chain oil.

 

it also had a funny smell when using it but i think it as the chain oil warming up which would normally be masked by the exhaust fumes.

 

it was a bit noisyer than i thought it would be but still quiet enough for sneeking into the local community woods to do a bit of covert carving or half inching a bit of fire wood.

 

defo one to put on th wish list.

[Xaltu]

Whilst ordering 3 chainsaws for work I decided to order an MSA 200 C for myself as they offered me a very good deal, which I picked up today. Haven't had a chance to play with it in anger yet, but so far I like what I see. Decided the best bet with the chain oil is to get into the habit of topping it up when changing the battery. Then again, in the first instance I better make sure it hasn't run out before then .

[dervishcarving]

So what was the battery life? full charge gives how long at full power?

[splinters]

The honest answer is i dont know. i was using it for about an hour and a half but obviously it wasnt running continuously.As far as i know the smaller version will do 150 cross cuts of an 8" log so i should think this one will do atleast the same in not more.