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I use it as a firewood saw. Seems good so far, it's very light to use. Proper ally split crank cases and two rings on the piston. Seems very well built for a 'cheaper saw'. The decomp is useful and it starts well. Typical Japanese quality:001_smile:

 

It would be the go-to saw for me in the jeep 24/7 just in case, 550xp is too expensive and i dont like electronics either. What bar and chain have you on yours?

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Jonsered 2188 is after coming up for sale locally, very little work done, bought to block up a big tree in a hurry. 2' and 3' bar for €600. Aren't they a husky 390?

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i'm also primarily a landscaper who does tree work now and again, and most of that is conifer topping. I had a little stihl 017, great little saw for small work, currently have a few old husky 36's, cheap as chips and go for ever, but if I do decide to upgrade then i'll be going for an echo cs3900, problem with modern saws is they don't like sitting on the shelf too long, I have a husky 560xp, great saw for bigger work but that can be quite some time between jobs so I have to fire it up every week even when i'm not using it, In general I think echo would be more suitable, less powerful, slightly heavier, but handles prolonged storage much better.

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If you only running the 560 occasionally, then why not run it on Aspen. You don't have to drain a tank and you won't need to "fire it up every week".

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wouldn't even know where to get aspen in northern Ireland, I run everything on BP ultimate and good quality oil, but still like to give the 560 a quick blip every week. that aside I think for the occasional user Echo would be the best option.

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It would be the go-to saw for me in the jeep 24/7 just in case, 550xp is too expensive and i dont like electronics either. What bar and chain have you on yours?

 

I have it running on the18" bar it came with. Seems to pull it ok. But like I said I'm only using it for firewood. :thumbup1:

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