between 42 C.C.'s with an 18" bar and 50 C.C.'s with a 16" bar than I expected. Just tried it for the first time this morning, and I got over twice as far in half as much time down the fenceline with my new M.S. 260. This chainsaw by far exceeds my expectations. Starts easy and runs smooth (just a little rough when idling). No need for a screwdriver to open the fuel tank, the design of those flip caps that snick in and out so nicely is brilliant. The tension adjustment mechanism is very precise, the nuts that hold the bar on are huge, and you just have to turn them a little bit. Even how the chain fits more securely "into" the sprocket is an upgrade. It's still easy to carry and cut overhead, yet zips through trees that bogged the Craftsman down if I wasn't careful with it. Lost a little reach with the 16" bar, but that's O.K. because it was worth the tradeoff getting a little more maneuverability in what I'm doing.
Discoverd there's no need for the decomp valve (didn't realize just how easy the cord would be to pull), but it came with the adjustable oil feature that I do like- when turned to the maximum setting, the oil and fuel tanks deplete in synch (which is good because although you can see the fuel tank level, the oil tank is not transparent, so I know to fill it up at the same time). Ultimately it's making this work alot more fun, so thanks to everyone for all the information and advice. I don't think I could be any happier with my new chainsaw!
B.T.W I'm leaving fuel in it since using it the next day, but I understand when it's to be left several days between uses, you are supposed to leave the fuel tank empty- how do you accomplish that, just running it empty is sufficient?
Discoverd there's no need for the decomp valve (didn't realize just how easy the cord would be to pull), but it came with the adjustable oil feature that I do like- when turned to the maximum setting, the oil and fuel tanks deplete in synch (which is good because although you can see the fuel tank level, the oil tank is not transparent, so I know to fill it up at the same time). Ultimately it's making this work alot more fun, so thanks to everyone for all the information and advice. I don't think I could be any happier with my new chainsaw!
B.T.W I'm leaving fuel in it since using it the next day, but I understand when it's to be left several days between uses, you are supposed to leave the fuel tank empty- how do you accomplish that, just running it empty is sufficient?