I placed a piece of tape on each battery and mark it each time I charge it. This helps me use them evenly.
Philbert
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I placed a piece of tape on each battery and mark it each time I charge it. This helps me use them evenly.
Philbert
Treespotter
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Numbered the grey Husqy batteries with a big permanent marker, but I just toss them in the back of the box and grab from the front.
Treespotter
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I just bought me two more Ego batteries. Those 4 amps batteries last so unrealistic long that I bought two extra two amps batteries. The chainsaw feels a lot better now weighing more than two pounds less.
Do you keep them in your truck, or do you have some kind of belt pouch for them?
Philbert
Philbert
Chainsaw10
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Treespotter , how is your Ego oiling? I ran five 2ah batt charges today and the oil tank is still almost full. Only a tiny amount of oil is coming through. But, it almost seems like it doesn't even barely need oil because there's not much chain speed.
Also, have you considered running the Stihl micro 1/4" .043 chain on your Husqvarna battery saw? There IS a 1/4" sprocket available for that saw. I guarantee the Husqvarna will cut faster and smoother with it. I have converted many of my saws to this chain....i run it on two ms150's and two Stihl battery saws(which it comes stock equipped). Also i run it on two ms250's and a ms201. I can't praise this chain enough....work is so much easier because of it!!
I'm strongly considering buying a Husqvarna....I've heard nothing but good things about them.
....maybe quit screwin around with these HomeCheapo saws
Baileys sells the saw as a kit with a 1/4" sprocket/bar /chain already installed(although I'd swap out the conventional 1/4" .050 bar and chain with the new 1/4" micro
http://www.baileysonline.com/Chains...insaw-Carving-Package-36V-Battery-Powered.axd
Also, have you considered running the Stihl micro 1/4" .043 chain on your Husqvarna battery saw? There IS a 1/4" sprocket available for that saw. I guarantee the Husqvarna will cut faster and smoother with it. I have converted many of my saws to this chain....i run it on two ms150's and two Stihl battery saws(which it comes stock equipped). Also i run it on two ms250's and a ms201. I can't praise this chain enough....work is so much easier because of it!!
I'm strongly considering buying a Husqvarna....I've heard nothing but good things about them.
....maybe quit screwin around with these HomeCheapo saws
Baileys sells the saw as a kit with a 1/4" sprocket/bar /chain already installed(although I'd swap out the conventional 1/4" .050 bar and chain with the new 1/4" micro
http://www.baileysonline.com/Chains...insaw-Carving-Package-36V-Battery-Powered.axd
Chainsaw10
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Here's my initial thoughts after first day of use. The first thing i did was cut up some 8"ish cedar logs...cut them up pretty well. Not too slow not too fast. The saw is very comfortable to hold and use. It's quite light with the included 2ah battery. It's quiet also. Recharging the battery was surprisingly quick with the included charger...took approximately 30 minutes each time(even though there is also an optional quick charger available) I can see this saw being a decent tool for small jobs and cutting up 10" and under stuff
....but I'm a carver, and the saw does not cut well for me lengthwise/ripping/plunge cuts. You really have to push on these cuts, and it's not too smooth doing them. For etching/detailing in fur on a bear it worked well and is very comfortable.
Overall I'm not too crazy about this saw. Being a 56v battery I was expecting more. I thought it would have approximate comparable power to the 58v Echo i just tested. But it's not even close . The Echo has tons more power and chain speed..... But I returned two Echo's because power was cutting out over and over again. I'm hoping Echo fixes these issues and I will repurchase one in the near future.
....but I'm a carver, and the saw does not cut well for me lengthwise/ripping/plunge cuts. You really have to push on these cuts, and it's not too smooth doing them. For etching/detailing in fur on a bear it worked well and is very comfortable.
Overall I'm not too crazy about this saw. Being a 56v battery I was expecting more. I thought it would have approximate comparable power to the 58v Echo i just tested. But it's not even close . The Echo has tons more power and chain speed..... But I returned two Echo's because power was cutting out over and over again. I'm hoping Echo fixes these issues and I will repurchase one in the near future.
Treespotter
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I think I have to set something straight Philbert. The Husqy still is my favourite saw.
The Eco is quiet, therfore it seems to be less quick as the Husqy. But while delimbing trees you don't always need to cut big branches. On the smaller branches the higher chain speed and the lack of throttle lag of the Husqy is superior to the Ego. I don't think in the long run I can really get used to the slow startup of the Ego.
The saw is quiet and with the two amps battery well balanced. But I don't think I will ever be a close friend to it.
When I hear you lot talk about the chain speed and grunt of the Echo I'm really disappointed it doesn't sell here but on the other hand reading about the two saws Chainsaw10 brought back it not being able to buy yet is maybe a good thing.
Chainsaw10, my Ego oils more than I wish for (running rapeseed in all my saws).
The Eco is quiet, therfore it seems to be less quick as the Husqy. But while delimbing trees you don't always need to cut big branches. On the smaller branches the higher chain speed and the lack of throttle lag of the Husqy is superior to the Ego. I don't think in the long run I can really get used to the slow startup of the Ego.
The saw is quiet and with the two amps battery well balanced. But I don't think I will ever be a close friend to it.
When I hear you lot talk about the chain speed and grunt of the Echo I'm really disappointed it doesn't sell here but on the other hand reading about the two saws Chainsaw10 brought back it not being able to buy yet is maybe a good thing.
Chainsaw10, my Ego oils more than I wish for (running rapeseed in all my saws).
Treespotter
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I'm with you on that one.
The 36 volt Husqvarna is with its higher chainspeed in my eyes the better running one. I also thought the 56 volts saw would blow me away but it isn't.
Treespotter
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The leaf blower on the other hand rocks.
I have only heard good things about the Husqvarna battery saws. Except for the price, which is twice what some of these other cordless saws sell for. That is why so many people (including me!) are interested in these other brands.
The battery saws have unique features and advantages. But they don't have the same power as gas saws selling for the same amount.
As the power increases, and the prices come down, we will see a lot more interest. Your 'hands-on' review is very helpful, since you have experience with a few different battery saws.
Philbert
