You can find mid-range saws as well from $200 to $400 for activities like cutting lots of firewood. The majority of shoppers should be able to find a high quality chainsaw to satisfy their needs in the $100 to $200 range.
What is the average life of a chainsaw chain?
The lifetime of a chainsaw chain has no fixed limit and depends on usage and maintenance. The chain should last many years; 5-6 years should be no problem. However, if the chainsaw chain is used properly and taken care of, it can last way longer.
What should you not do with a chainsaw?
Don't Cut With Improper Blade Tension A overly loose or tight chain also wears out the drive sprocket and causes rapid chain and bar wear. To determine if your chain is properly tensioned, pull up on the chain. The drive links should still be in the bar groove. If the links come out of the bar, the chain is too loose.Dec 3, 2018
Why are Stihl chainsaws not available?
Stihl has never sold directly to consumers in the U.S., because it doesn't want to compete with its dealers. ... Stihl offers its 10,000 U.S. dealers a way to stay alive in the shadows of superstores—by selling a line of products the retail giants just don't have.Sep 13, 2020