Sthil MS210C

[tbarber55]

I just bought a little Sthil 210C for occasional use. I was wondering what some of your opinions were on the saw.
I already went through about 15 tanks of gas, so far so good.
My buddy bought a MS290 junk, after having it in the shop twice,
they gave hima new one. That one was junk also, he brought that one back and got a MS310, so far so good.
Tom

 

[HUSKYMAN]

Well if your buddy got a 310 this dealer really knows he has a sucker, since the 310 is nothing but a 290 with 3/8 chain.

210 is a nice little consumer saw. Use it a couple times a year and it should last maybe 5-6 years. If you plan on using it every day it wont set any records.

 

[ccicora]

The 021's weak point in my opinion is the crank. It is only balanced on one side and the rod is punched out of flat stock. I was not impressed with the crank. BUT....:Monkey: I think I have found the solution for that problem. I finished the saw this last week and it ran preaty good right up till .. pop.. the fly wheel key broke . The work I had done held up and the saw was quite torky for its size. The machine ground chain on a 16" bar (my partner in crime and I) cut 18 sec. times in 14" square dryed basswood. We both did up and down cuts and stayed in the same range. I will half to take a trip to the local dealer and see if he can help me....

Later,
Chris