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I think if you are on a budget, this chainsaw is the best value for firewood cutting. Even without modifying the muffler, and retuning, or changing the chain to a good Stihl RS or Oregon LGX chain, it cuts good, with adequate power to get through decent size wood. If you have the money, get a Husky 372xp or 562xp autotune. But, for about 1/2 the price, this saw is great. It is pretty light, and if you do the muffler mod, retune, and put a good chain on, cuts fantastic! Even stock, it came tuned nice a rich for break-in, and then leans out a little as the motor opens up (usually about 5 to 10 tanks). I have 4 echo saws (CS-352, CS-490, CS-590, CS-6700) and all feel good cutting, well balanced, and as amazing as this sounds, came tuned correctly (a little rich, but cleaning up in the cut). I know this is a small sample of saws, but I have been very happy with them so far. Decent clutch, oilers, etc. I do not love the stock (lpx type ramped cutter) chains they come with - but they do get sold at Home Depo to people who don't use saws much - so I guess they need the safety chains. All my saws are muffler modified slightly, and retuned, and are running different (usually smaller) bars and good chains, and cut great, and are a joy to use. My 562xp is a better saw, but costs a bit more. The little CS-490 is a little underpowered stock, for a firewood saw. But, put a 16" bar, good chain, and muffler modify - it is a great super light little saw for smaller diameter wood - really nice balance too. I really like that little saw, but for real wood cutting, and stock, I think the best saw is this CS590. Have fun! And again, my experience is that the echo's aren't coming set too lean these days - which is good, because they used to burn up if not retuned, once they broke in a bit and leaned out. Of course, I only have a few saws ... so quite a small sample - but all were tuned perfect, a little rich for break in, and all run great now. They are good inexpensive saws, in my limited experience.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I cut about a dozen cords of firewood last summer. I used two "Other" top name brand saws the first couple of weeks and i was the one worn out at the end of the day. Then my boss purchased one of these wonderful Echo CS-590's and "Man oh Man" life was great!! The new Echo CS-590 with a 20" bar ran circles around the other two name brand saws all day long!! It ran as well shortly after the start of the summer as it did at the end of the summer after about 12 cords of wood. The Echo saw "sings" as it blows through cord after cord of wood. I enjoyed it so much i am buying one for myself this year! I highly recommend it! :{)
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This is a great, well-made chainsaw. It started up just like the instructions said it would, right out of the box. It has plenty of power and cuts well. It is a bit heavier than I was was expecting, but that makes me think that it is just a better saw. Have recommended it to several other friends already....
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Great saw, plenty of power, and great on gas. Beats both my husky and stihl. My buddy got one and beat me in a race with my others and had to get one. If you buy one I'd recommend getting 3 bars. 1 18", 1 20", and 1 28". Great for professional work, natural disasters, and even just small jobs. You'll be done in no time and everyone will walk away with a smile. ALSO AS ALWAYS I RECOMMEND USING CHAPS WITH A MACHINE WITH SUCH POWER. CHAINSAWS ARE UNFORGIVING!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This is a great saw for the price point. It comes with a 5 year home owner warranty. It starts easy and has good power. It is perhaps the closest one can come to a professional saw for under $400.00. I have used every major brand, Stihl, Jonsered, Husky, Solo and have found Echos to have as long of a life as the more expensive brands. The only issue I have with this model is that it comes with a spur sprocket instead of a rim. Would recommend.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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