Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I've run chainsaws for 35+ yrs, cutting firewood and cleaning up after storms. This saw's the latest- bought for $180. Runs great as delivered- just had to loosen chain a bit, and apply a small bead of silicone around the air filter. OEM chain cut fine, and sharpened just fine with Granberg file holder and 7/32" file. Any .375" pitch, .050" gauge, 70 drive-link chain is interchangeable with original. Dunno about that "old arborist" with the chain probs. My 5020 is now running a chipper chain from years back, just to wear that chain out, among other antiques. Nobody mentions here that this saw's engine is "strato-scavenged"; it's from the Husqvarna family, so that's no surprise (to me.) Results in greatly reduced emissions and mix consumption. It'll cut a lot of hardwood on its little pint tank, and rip through it. It also inherits Husqy anti-vibe, which happens to be THE best in the opinion of many. Real fatigue reducer. Every chainsaw should have a "scrench" holder like this saw, tucked under the rear handle. This saw is NOT a homeowner toy, it's very capable for felling & bucking of serious lumber, but at a tad over 15 lbs, limbing is a workout with it. (Lightweight saw advised, if doing much limbing.) The clutch cover is excellent at discharging chips; when "noodling" (longitudinal ripping) I've found it impossible to clog up with the long, stringy noodles. And it spits out a stream of them. Hearing protection and chainsaw chaps are strongly advised- it's a serious cutting tool. I bought this saw as a budget backup for my Husqvarna 455r, and was pleasantly surprised to find that it's close to being a clone. The 455r lists for about twice as much.