I finally got to the woods yesterday, as it decided to quit raining here. Had a few trees to take down, one 22" Ash, a shag bark Hickory nearly that big, two maples and one small Cherry tree.
It was a perfect opportunity to cut loose with the Ryobi. Not being very impressed with it on the last outing, I installed a 16" bar and LP chain set-up from one of my Echo saws. It looked even less impressive than the 18" skip tooth set-up they show up with, but the saw seems better balanced with the smaller bar/chain.
After taking care of the larger wood with the 268XP, out comes the Ryobi. I wasn't exactly sure how the little LP chain was going to do? To my surprise it cuts very fast, and the saw has PLENTY of power to run it. I made sure to top off the tank before starting, and made it thru the big Hickory tree and two good sized Maples before having to fuel up. Much better than the first time out, as I didn't get very far with the skip tooth set-up before needing fuel.
Overall, a very impressive little saw, and very well suited to the 16 bar and LP chain. It sounds and runs like a Pro saw, with a very wide power band and strong top end power. The rev limiter is annoying at times in really small material, but you get used to it. The oiler works perfectly, and it's lasts fine on a tank of fuel without going dry.
Next time out we'll do some timed cuts with the Husqvarna 435. The improved chain set-up will have it running very close if not a tad faster than the 435. It wouldn't have had a chance with the skip tooth deal, as it was "rough" and seemed to transfer a lot of vibration to the operator combined with having to force it some in the cut.......Cliff
It was a perfect opportunity to cut loose with the Ryobi. Not being very impressed with it on the last outing, I installed a 16" bar and LP chain set-up from one of my Echo saws. It looked even less impressive than the 18" skip tooth set-up they show up with, but the saw seems better balanced with the smaller bar/chain.
After taking care of the larger wood with the 268XP, out comes the Ryobi. I wasn't exactly sure how the little LP chain was going to do? To my surprise it cuts very fast, and the saw has PLENTY of power to run it. I made sure to top off the tank before starting, and made it thru the big Hickory tree and two good sized Maples before having to fuel up. Much better than the first time out, as I didn't get very far with the skip tooth set-up before needing fuel.
Overall, a very impressive little saw, and very well suited to the 16 bar and LP chain. It sounds and runs like a Pro saw, with a very wide power band and strong top end power. The rev limiter is annoying at times in really small material, but you get used to it. The oiler works perfectly, and it's lasts fine on a tank of fuel without going dry.
Next time out we'll do some timed cuts with the Husqvarna 435. The improved chain set-up will have it running very close if not a tad faster than the 435. It wouldn't have had a chance with the skip tooth deal, as it was "rough" and seemed to transfer a lot of vibration to the operator combined with having to force it some in the cut.......Cliff