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Well, I found a mate for my 260. I saw an ad in one of our local classified papers which read - FOR SALE:Large chain saw, like new, $175. (and a phone number). So I waited till a decent hour of the morning and called the number. Turns out it is an Olympyk 970 that was about 2-3 years old and had hardly been used. The fella had cut up some firewood, the saw had been sitting for a while, and he had know need for it. Since I knew nothing about Olympyk saws, I did a quick search here on AS and found some good info and comments on the saw. When I found out what size the 970 was (71 cc - which I wanted), that it was a newer saw (1994 to 2000 - according to the acresinternet), and saw pictures of the current Efco saws - I decided that I'd try and get it. That evening, after work, I cut up part up of an old oak that was averaging 26" in diameter for the first 6 cuts - using my 260 and my brother-in-laws 029 both with 20" bars. Yep, it took a while, but I had very good reasons to want the 970 I gave my "reason's" for another saw to my wife that night, and called the next morning. It was still there, and about a hours worth of driving later, I had me a 'bigger' saw. I had wanted another Stihl (a used 044 or 038 Magnum), but didn't have the money. The $175 for the 71 cc Olympyk 970 was right for me at this time.
The compression feels good (I pulled the muffler and the piston and cylinder is clean), it starts good, idles good, and runs good. I made a cut with it, but the chain, although is basically new, needs a sharpening badly. It came with the 20" bar, and I think the chain is square chisel - I'll post some pictures of the chain so someone can help me identify it.
So here are some pictures of my saw "as was bought" condition. Did I do good for $175 ? I ask knowing that most folks here are diehard Stihl or Husky fans, but thought I would ask anyway. Not sure if these attachments will work.
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I haven't had time to look it over and get familiar with the controls and dealing with the outboard clutch as far as changing bar and chains etc.(compared to my 260). I'm sure I'll have questions. I have a owner's manual on it's way to me.
Kevin
The compression feels good (I pulled the muffler and the piston and cylinder is clean), it starts good, idles good, and runs good. I made a cut with it, but the chain, although is basically new, needs a sharpening badly. It came with the 20" bar, and I think the chain is square chisel - I'll post some pictures of the chain so someone can help me identify it.
So here are some pictures of my saw "as was bought" condition. Did I do good for $175 ? I ask knowing that most folks here are diehard Stihl or Husky fans, but thought I would ask anyway. Not sure if these attachments will work.
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I haven't had time to look it over and get familiar with the controls and dealing with the outboard clutch as far as changing bar and chains etc.(compared to my 260). I'm sure I'll have questions. I have a owner's manual on it's way to me.
Kevin
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