Echo HCA-265ES

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Thanks very much folks for your help with this, I will be picking the Echo up next week. I now need to figure what to put in it. I am using Stihl HP Super (the green semi-synthetic 50:1) for my Stihl chainsaws, would the Echo be ok on that or should I use something else ? I have seen the various posts on Aspen and I might give that a go at a later date. It would be handy to be able to use one 2 stroke mix for my Stihl chainsaws and now this Echo hedge trimmer. I used to use the Stihl red 2 stroke oil but my 026 cooked after using it for several hours in very hot weather on some big lumps of wood (I then bought a bigger saw for the bigger jobs and switched to HP super). I haven't had any problems since switching to this semi-synthetic 2 stroke and I was told that it gives a higher level of protection compared to the Stihl red 2 stroke especially when the saws are working harder.

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Thanks very much folks for your help with this, I will be picking the Echo up next week. I now need to figure what to put in it. I am using Stihl HP Super (the green semi-synthetic 50:1) for my Stihl chainsaws, would the Echo be ok on that or should I use something else ? I have seen the various posts on Aspen and I might give that a go at a later date. It would be handy to be able to use one 2 stroke mix for my Stihl chainsaws and now this Echo hedge trimmer. I used to use the Stihl red 2 stroke oil but my 026 cooked after using it for several hours in very hot weather on some big lumps of wood (I then bought a bigger saw for the bigger jobs and switched to HP super). I haven't had any problems since switching to this semi-synthetic 2 stroke and I was told that it gives a higher level of protection compared to the Stihl red 2 stroke especially when the saws are working harder.

 

Stihl HP Super will be fine. Echo's own Power Blend is better again though, meeting JASO F-D spec.

[geoff]

Vey nice tools those Echo trimmers.

[Eddie@aspen]

Stihl HP Super will be fine. Echo's own Power Blend is better again though, meeting JASO F-D spec.

Hi,

 

Aspen2 meets JASO-FD and is cleaner fuel so even better for all your kit and you!

 

Aspen2 can be used in ANY AIR COOLED 2stroke engine!

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Thanks TCD, I will get hold of some of the Echo oil and use that to start with.

Thanks Eddie, I have been following the Aspen threads with interest and will be giving that some more thought.

[Hodge]

I too have just bought a set of these hedge cutters as I'm fed up with my Stihl 4 mix not starting when warm. I got mine for under £450 from Arb Supplies. Hope they are as good as you all say but I see certain people saying how good they are and trust there judgement as I know they won't use crap.

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Just bought one to clear anything and everything from under and around tree work. It's brilliant I can't knock it.