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Saw is an Echo 330, a small "limber" for one-handed use. Here's the problem. I was climbing a ladder yesterday to lop off some low hanging branches. My helper was standing on the ground, holding the saw while it was running. You should have seen the puddle of bar oil laying on the asphalt. Several ounces after the saw was running for 10 minutes or so. This was not runoff from the chain. This was pure clean bar oil that came out of the reservoir.
So, I have not yet played with the saw to understand how the automatic oiler works. The saw cost all of about $150 maybe 10 or 12 years ago, and it doesn't owe me a thing. Only other problem is that it needs a carb adjustment. Other than the oil issue, the saw ain't too bad. I don't have unlimited time to play with the oiler and buy a replacement part. Question: Keep it or scrap it?
Recommendation for a replacement saw if it's time to put this saw out of its misery?
So, I have not yet played with the saw to understand how the automatic oiler works. The saw cost all of about $150 maybe 10 or 12 years ago, and it doesn't owe me a thing. Only other problem is that it needs a carb adjustment. Other than the oil issue, the saw ain't too bad. I don't have unlimited time to play with the oiler and buy a replacement part. Question: Keep it or scrap it?
Recommendation for a replacement saw if it's time to put this saw out of its misery?