MNfarmer
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Had to take the 290 out the other day as the 440 had a broken pull cord. Naturally within the first 5 cuts the thing is pinched! That day the 290 was the only saw I had running so I wasn't sure what to do. I thought about taking the 20" bar off the 440 and using that but the idea of switching two bars back and forth seemed like a lot of work!! So instead I grabbed my 36" and thought.. well all I need to do is make one cut just to get the bar un-pinched! Took it to the woods and switched bars. It ran it ok but keep in mind the log I was pinched in was maybe 10". So after one cut the bar was loose and was able to get put back on the saw. I wish I had a camera with me... a 36" bar on a 290 sure looks cool! Not practical.. but cool! Just thought I'd relate the story for all those people who think the 290's are junk!! :hmm3grin2orange:
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