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The 488 is one of the lightest 50cc class saws there are. Built good also. adjustable oiler and a non clammy design.
I've run a Shindaiwa saw on occasion. The 488s have been pretty reliable.
My Shindaiwa collection started when my neighbor who was retiring from the contracting business came by and offered my a used 377. I let it sit on the shelf of the garage for a year or two before finally trying it and, I ve been a convert ever since. That was back about 8 years ago and I now have 11 Shindaiwas. . . a 300, 3-360's, the original 377, 5-488's, and a 490. With the exception of the 377, all of the others were purchased as 'parts saws' mostly needing new pistons, cylinders, or both. I have muffler modded all of them and find them to be strong runners. I also have 3 Stihls, an Echo, and a Poulan but they mostly sit on the shelf when I go to cut wood. I usually get a few stares whenever I am out cutting with someone new for the first time and they have to wonder what sort of piece of junk saw I have toted into the woods until they see them fired up and cutting down some trees. At some point, I am going to get one of the new Echo saws and see how well they have benefitted since they joined forces with Shindaiwa.
I take it the 757 is the largest saw they made?
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