Ryan'smilling
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Yep, I had a very similar experience.
Stumbled on an Estate sale, which saws should I keep?
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Yep, I had a very similar experience.
arrow13
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I don't have a safety course available so I do what I can do. I spoke to many locals (and continue) that have or continue to work in "the woods". I have access to many here in western WA. I also watch many safety oriented video's on youtube. That's where I learn a lot plus my own experience. I've got close to 40 years experience with my military background of understanding safety measures. But...I will not stop learning. There's always repetition in safety training and keeping at it. Stay safe everyone and keep sharing your thoughts.
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mrpotatohead
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The only reason a 201T is intended for professional use is because Stihl designed it to be used by tree climbing professionals. It can be used on the ground, but there are more reasonable saws for that type of use.
It also is one of the weakest, most gutless saws I think I have ever seen. I have a pole saw that will out cut a 201T, hands down. That being said, the 201T would probably be your least favorite saw of the bunch in terms of power and ergonomics if you used them back to back.
But hey, it has Stihl wrote on the side of it, so it will be the better of the bunch according some folks around here, in spite of the fact you will probably never climb with it, which was what it was designed to do.
As far as small saws go, the Echo 370 would probably suit you better than the 201T. The CS370 has a common as dirt bar/chain combo compared to the 201T's 043 gauge set up, more power than the 201T, and is capable of taking on bigger limbs and small trees that you would be limited to with the 201T.
Bigeclipse
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I don't know if the 201t I have had been modified but dang it can cut! So I'm not sure what you are saying about being gutless. I was just cutting some hardwoods yesterday 8in diameter tree and this thing tore right through it no problem much faster than any pole saw I've used...
mrpotatohead
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My bad, I just came from the shed, that was an MS192 I was using. Now that thing is gutless! MS201t? I haven't used one, but still a "climbing saw."
Right now I have 11 good running saws. Most are larger than 60cc. Anything smaller is not a saw. However I have a Stihl 011 and I love it because it is reliable and gutless. It does not do anything great except starts. As far as the 201 sounds like it is worth looking into. Some times when you just need some thing that is not exciting in a saw. Of course these small saws are essential when climbing or certain type of limbing work. If you use a saw most days then you will never have enough, but for amateur use then a couple of saws should do it. Thanks
If you sell them all, your CAD free, if you sell some, you could possibly have CAD. If you keep all, full blown CAD.
LoveStihlQuality
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To set choke, squeeze throttle....Have you ever used a Stihl saw? They all work this way. You can go to Stihl site and download Owner's and Safety Manuals.
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But I only have 500 of chain so now what. Last week I completely wore 5' of chain out. And my 460's sprockets are almost gone. Thank you for caring. Thanks
Bigeclipse
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Thanks. No I have not used a stihl before this. I have noticed the off position only works intermittently and I have had to put the choke to full choke in order to get the saw to stall and shut off
LoveStihlQuality
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Most likely kill wire out of place. Might have even happened when pushing to choke without pressing trigger. Either way, usually an easy fix.
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