Price Advice Needed

[birdman]

Hello Everyone - Thanks for the nice forum!

I just received an 026 *Pro* from ebay.

The saw is in almost showroom condition; however, I didn't think it felt like compression was being released when I pulled the rope. I took the hood off and sure enough, there isn't a compression release under there, just a button on the hood!

Beings the saw is in such good shape, I would just as soon keep it.

I'm looking for advice on how much of a refund to demand beings it is the standard model as opposed to the pro model as advertised.

Thanks,

bird

 

[Cut4fun]

On Brand New saws I think there is about $40 difference in price. On used saws it would be alot less in IMO. The pros here should give you good info.

 

[Cut4fun]

Good thread on such. http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=21662&highlight=stihl+2005

 

[jensen 32000]

026 Pro

Does it have an adjustable oiler?

 

[stump doctor]

http://www.powerzoneinc.com/stihl-pr.htm

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

Good question birdman. The only caveat would be if he advertised it as "A" pro model, or as a "260 Pro" model. The 260 in and of itself is a professional grade saw, and if he just called it a pro saw, then he's not wrong. But if he specifically advertised it as the 260 Pro, then the truth is on your side.

Welcome to AS.

Jeff

 

[NorthWoods]

I've got a non-PRO MS260. Great little saw after opening up the muffler a bit and getting the carb adjusted right (had to remove H limiter).

You really don't need a de-comp valve on the 260 (026). A chain oil adjuster would have been nice to have though....

Dave

 

[jensen 32000]

Oiler

Birdman: Did you check to see if it has an adjustable oiler? Does it have the seperate tag with pro on the top of the airfilter cover? Usually even in a poorer picture of the saw, you should be able to see the "PRO" tag on the airfilter. If it throw lots of bar oil you're laughing. The non-pro 026, I was running today give lots of oil. I don't think a normal guy really need comp-release on a 50cc. 038 Magnums at 73cc never had them. If the saw is pretty nice I wouldn't bother for any compensation. The seller may never, have really known. Especially if he never listed a saw before. On ebay I always compare the picture to the description, and have found errors, more often from "estate type" sellers. Plus I have seen "Low Hours when the picture showed otherwise. Sorry for the long post!

 

[birdman]

Thanks for all the replies.

I had read several posts about the saw here and knew that is wasn't a big deal either way, it was just the principle of advertising it as a pro model.

I just re-read the listing and am red faced with embarassment to see that the word pro isn't mentioned in the add - I must of assumed it was a pro because I could see the compression release button in the picture. As far as the pro on the air filter, I again made an assumption that it had just peeled off.

Given that, I'm just happy I ended up with a very nice saw rather than a junker that is so possible buying from ebay. (This saw looks much better in person than in the listed pictures).

I am curious though, does the standard 026 have a non-functional compression release button on the hood?

Thanks again - Bird

edit: no oil adjustment screw that I could find, the manual doesn't show the location.

 

[Justin Garrison]

No the non pro's had no trace of a decomp button, The oil adj screw would be on the bottom of the saw where the handle joins to the cranckcase.

 

[birdman]

No the non pro's had no trace of a decomp button

I find it odd that a saw that looks so nice and un-used would not have the original cover. Now I gotta wonder if it isn't really a slapped together collection of junked parts.

At any rate, it is as it was described and is the saw that was pictured so I guess its mine.

It starts great, seems to run great though I haven't cut with it yet, came with a new stihl bar and chain so things could be worse - wish me luck with it and thanks again - bird

 

[GASoline71]

Not to derail this thread.... but why would a 50cc saw need a decomp valve?

Gary

 

[whatsnext]

Not to derail this thread.... but why would a 50cc saw need a decomp valve?

Gary

+1

/I've never figured it out either.

 

[Locoweed]

There are different covers on 026 series depending on the age of the saw.

Older style has no "button" or cover for one on cover for 026.

Newer style has "button" cover for 026.

Pro has the cover for the "button" removed which allows access to the compression release.

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

I find it odd that a saw that looks so nice and un-used would not have the original cover. Now I gotta wonder if it isn't really a slapped together collection of junked parts.

Worry not birdman, the non-pro models had the same shroud as the Pro models, but had the blanking cap in the decomp hole, as Locoweed showed. My dad's 026 is like that.

And you shouldn't be disappointed with the saw, and I'm glad you're not. It's a fine saw in any right. And I don't know from firsthand experience, but I've heard told that the 026's with the non-adjustable oiler seemed to put out more oil than the adjustable ones set at max. At least that's what I've heard. And you can never have too much bar oil.

Jeff

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

Not to derail this thread.... but why would a 50cc saw need a decomp valve?

Gary

Well you know it's not for operator comfort, it's for saving wear and tear on the saw's starting components. The 026 is a professional grade saw, and as such is afforded the "luxery" of having added features like this. Does it need it? No. Is it good for it, and nice to have? Yes.

Jeff

 

[jensen 32000]

Another 026 Blanked Comp Release

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stihl-026-ms260...729427413QQcategoryZ79669QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[pyromaniac guy]

not much of an auction there. $199.99 starting price $200 buy it now...

 

[West Texas]

Enjoy the saw, I've had the 260, 260 Pro, 026 and 026 Pro. The one I've kept for my personal use is a late model 026 as it cuts like a 'hot saw' and oil is not a problem, throws out a bunch. All four of the above saws are almost identical except for the carb and air filter on the later model 026 and 260 series; AND, the ones with the Pro label do have the decomp valve which is no biggie, and an adjustable oiler, both of which are 'nice to have' features. But, saws vary a little bit, even among the same models, and this late model 026 with a square chisel chain is the best one I've ever owned.

 

[jp hallman]

Not to derail this thread.... but why would a 50cc saw need a decomp valve?

Gary

I would think guys hanging in trees all day would appreciate any little bit of relief.