Well I have had one about 15 or more years. It was a gift. I used it some but for a while was my only saw and it couldn't do a lot of what I needed. I am now up to cs 620p for bigger stuff. I was almost ready to trash it. I beat it up pretty bad. I changed my mind and I cleaned it up switched to premix fuel and threw on a new bar and chain. I kind of like it a lot now. I use it for branches and small trees. Our land is hilly and its easy to climb around in brush and in trees with the cs 3000. My wife is comfortable using it as well. SO what I do now is when im cutting something big I bring it with me to use on branches and clean up stuff. The other thing about it is that it always starts and is always ready to go.
Often times echos will test a little low...could needa new ring set
Yes, Ray, the chain is on backwards in the photos. You amaze me with your eye for detail. Ir's surprising how many saws have been dropped off at my shop with complaints by the owner that they did not cut worth a hoot. The chain was often both mounted on backwards and dull.
It's pretty good. More power than it should have after a decade of casual use so light to pick it up after your grip is sore from the big boys. I almost always think about giving it a go and only move up if it's getting dark or dull chain. My only gripe is no spikes to pivot off of so I have to use two hands when I'd rather just stick it and pivot...
