DaddyRabbit
ArboristSite Operative
Its not that I didn't have anymore need for the saw than 3 or 4 hours its just that it was usually big ole teets up when it was called upon for duty. I would then pick up one of my other saws and go with it. Trust me, lackadaisical gas or premix was not the problem as I am a stickler on my preventive maintenance and only use fresh 93 octane with stihl synthetic premix. My not so dearly departed Stihl just so happened to be a lemon of the highest order. I would never be so presumptuous as to say all 180's or stihl's are junk because I know better but I can say this about my particular case. I am on my way out the door to look at a new 211 right now.
Using a saw 4 hours in 3 years you might just want to rent one from home depot or you might be a candidate for buying the pre-mixed fuel that most dealers sell that has a long shelf life. Nothing wrong with the little 180's when used within their design capabilities, a heck of a lot more saw than a wild thing.