Well, there it is. This is why you take a gamble with cheapo saws. I'm gonna try to source a parts saw, because I'm having a hard time finding parts. The chain brake died and I had to completely take it off the saw in order to use it at all. It's my backup saw, so I am not too worried.
All in all, the saw continues to run strong and be reliable. I do not regret the $$ spent on it several years ago, it has, and will be, useful. It's no Stihl, though, that's for sure. RPMs and power are lacking in comparison to a good saw. It can barely drag that 20" chain through the wood, but it does do it. They throw out a decent CC like that's gonna get you where you need to go, but it's not the whole story, Buyer Beware. I know I've mentioned that here before to newbies looking for a cheap way out.
I'm not necessarily trying to talk anybody out of one, just making sure they know what they are getting into. If it's early in the morning on a black Friday and I see another saw like is one and at this price, I'll probably buy it up. Maybe the lesson here is to buy TWO!
All in all, the saw continues to run strong and be reliable. I do not regret the $$ spent on it several years ago, it has, and will be, useful. It's no Stihl, though, that's for sure. RPMs and power are lacking in comparison to a good saw. It can barely drag that 20" chain through the wood, but it does do it. They throw out a decent CC like that's gonna get you where you need to go, but it's not the whole story, Buyer Beware. I know I've mentioned that here before to newbies looking for a cheap way out.
I'm not necessarily trying to talk anybody out of one, just making sure they know what they are getting into. If it's early in the morning on a black Friday and I see another saw like is one and at this price, I'll probably buy it up. Maybe the lesson here is to buy TWO!