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Got a stihl 181, it wouldn't be a bad saw if they trigger wasn't really hard to operate, feel like I'm getting carpal tunnel everytime I use it. I have noticed it's just with stihl smaller saws, as my 261 is fine. Anyone know if there is a mod?

 

I appreciate its only a cheap saw but I can't use if for longer than a hour before it starts to get me.

 

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It's about 2 months old. It's just annoying me as it would be a nice saw and very light if it wasn't for the trigger, and would use it a lot more instead of the 261. It just feels really cheap and very un comfortable to use might have a word with dealer

 

It is a home owners saw you know.

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Yes I appreciate that, It's only here for smashing away through little stuff, and it's a cheap machine but just wondered if in any way could be improved

 

Not really. After a year of use the trigger mech will keep slipping out of it's holder leading to the start positions being unuseable. :001_rolleyes:

 

That's the time when I sell mine on eBay for £150 with a shot bar and chain and pick up a brand new one for £220 :thumbup::lol:

 

Great saws.

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But should it really be that short lived, since it's around twice the price of a budget branded saw?

 

 

:lol::lol::lol:

 

It IS a budget branded saw!

 

You can go slightly cheaper, with either an MS171 or a Husky 135. Or Echo equivalent maybe. Anything less is not a budget 'branded' saw, it's rebranded Chinese junk :001_smile:

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