stihl ms290 farmboss
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murphy1244
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Here the Echo.....you who....
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skytime24
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Lol murphy
motownbrowne
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Still saws are made in America and Germany. Don't know of any models made in Japan. Maybe some of the new homeowner saws, I have no idea.
That 290 is a great all around saw from the last emissions era. It'll run great and be easy to maintain for many years to come. It's not a pro saw, but it's a very well reputed model. It's great that your grandpa left it to you.
That 290 is a great all around saw from the last emissions era. It'll run great and be easy to maintain for many years to come. It's not a pro saw, but it's a very well reputed model. It's great that your grandpa left it to you.
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Got a lot of miles on my MS 290 Farm Boss. Just came in from sawing some dead branches in the cedar hedge row for 5-6 hours. Between running the saw and running the chipper/shredder, I'm tucker out and hungry. But that Stihl never fails me...i.e. after I got it tuned just right.
skytime....taking a carburetor apart, cleaning it and reassemble....and "Voila" it runs. Nice going.
skytime....taking a carburetor apart, cleaning it and reassemble....and "Voila" it runs. Nice going.
TomSeller
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I don't think Stihl makes a bad saw, given it is used for the purpose it was designed. I have always thought the 250, 270 and 290 series were under rated.
I also have respect for Husky and Echos, just don't own them.
I also have respect for Husky and Echos, just don't own them.
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skytime24
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Should a seen the smile on my face, got a lot to cut tomorrow
Is stihl made in China now?:laughing:
There are some knockoff Stihls out there.
TomSeller
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That would be better than being in a Thunderbird going through an animal park with a love sick Ostrich trying to... Well, you get the point.