DIY Tree and Stump Removal with an Echo CS 400 Chainsaw - Part 1
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- This video is both an out-of-the-box documentary along with my non-expert evaluation of the Echo CS 400 chainsaw as I cut down a row of 7 evergreen trees that are part of a hedge. I hope that you find this video both informative and entertaining to watch.
Background: To make room for a workshop that I want to build in our backyard, I needed to remove an evergreen tree hedge that had been planted about 25 years ago by the previous owner of our home. I considered renting a chainsaw, but decided it was more economical to purchase one, especially since I have several other tree removal projects planned. Based on the recommendation of Les Samples, the tree removal professional who cut down 13 large fir trees in our backyard, I bought an Echo CS 400 chainsaw at Home Depot for just $299. The 18” bar and 40.2 cc engine was perfect for felling and cutting up these trees, including the stumps at or below grade.
Thank you for visiting my channel and watching this video!
- Randall
To all the pros watching this, don't act like you have done this type of thing before when you first started... I only wish I knew how important it was to keep my chain out of the dirt. I think this gentleman did a mighty fine job for the task at hand. Thanks for sharing sir!
There`s alot more to know other than just keeping the chain out of the dirt.
Suburbanites.... yep, they are fun to watch just for the amusement & laughs.
@@D70340 good point
@@D70340 Hahahahaha...I guess you were born a Pro?....🤣🤣🤣🤣. I know - your daddy cut your umbilical cord with a Stihl...Trying to criticize others, to prove how much you know, shows all your lack of self-esteem cards. Poor baby.
When sawing the stump off, use a couple of wedges to keep your kerf open. This will prevent the saw binding, good video bud.
Just inherited an Echo CS 400 from my Dad. Had the chainsaw serviced and ready to get stared on clearing some dead tress on my property. Excellent video. Tip of the hat to you sir.
Sounds like a major chore! Be careful! The longer a tree has been dead, the harder and more brittle the wood becomes. Thank you for watching!
@@randallwingett Thank you for the advice. As I have used a chainsaw before I am a qualified novice. Do you mind if I reach out to you sometime during my "chainsaw proficiency journey?
Echo sets the saws up with tight specs out of the box. It will take a few hours of run time to get that saw to break in and once they do it will open up a new level of cutting power.
Nice comment good to know thinking about getting myself a saw pretty soon.
I've been quite pleased with my 590. Looking to get a smaller saw for limming or smaller trees.
@@kalebgrieve1729 The 355T or 3510 are light and great limming saws.
Forget the chainsaw. Where can I find a hardworking wife?
😂😂 Love it!!
I think you can order one online. Imported, not domestic
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When tightening the chain, make sure you do it properly...rest the tip of the bar on something to the bar actually tips up a bit, or you can pull up the bar with your other hand, set the adjusting screw to the tension you desire while holding the tip of the bar up, once you have the chain tension set, tighten the bar nuts while still holding the tip of the bar up.
I've owned and echo 400 for twelve years. For the money, way better than Stihl.
I love seeing my echo neighbor watchin me w my stihl and in my harley davidson tee shirt ♥️
@@sundial6919 echo and stihl compliment each other, there’s no competition there. Dewalt and all the other companies though lol
@@sundial6919get a room 😆
Why all the dislikes? It's a good demo video, exactly the kind of stuff regular people use these saws for.
NO IT"S NOT Regular people have no idea what hidden dangers exist with a chain saw!!
@@fordguyfordguy then they shouldn’t use a chain saw until they know
1st time I’ve ever heard of anybody refer to mix oil as “gas additive” lol. Good video!
Some gas/oil mixes DO have ethanol-controlling additive, Skippy.
@@filoIII so since some do we should call them all additives? Makes sense….Judy.
Echo is by far the best out there! Enjoy your new saw!
it's far FROM the best......sorry to burst your "newbie" bubble there pal.
Join the "Original No BS Chainsaw Shack" on Facebook and tell all those pro's that. They will make fun of you to no end for saying that.
I repair chainsaws for a living. I work on all brands. In the last few years a LOT of big companies have switched over to Echo for some very obvious reasons.
What about them Makitas build in Germany?
I love my 400... It's a little beast. If anyone out there decides to buy one, include an Oregon chain to your purchase cause the one that comes with it is crap... Great video, thanks!
Alternate title... Every notch a Dutchman
Suggestion...
Slightly pull up the bar then tighten the chain. Works on the exact same Echo 400.
I wish i was having that much fun!
Love the quailty content !!
You have a nice looking yard 😊
Echo also sells hedge trimmers, make trimming effortless
Wow, that was the first relaxing chainsaw video I've ever seen. You Sir, are the Bob Ross of Chainsawing !
Dont rev the saw with ur chain lock engaged. Nice saw. Just got one
Great vid!!
Good work!
Owns and operates several saw yet has the chain way too tight and starts revving it with the chain brake on..
Loosen that chain up a bit
I know where to buy an Echo chainsaw but where do you buy a wife that helps pull down trees & cuts lawns ??? :)
Lol! Your comment is one of the best! Thank you for making our day!
You can have my wife free, if you pay shipping😜🇬🇧
If you have a wife you’re already too late gotta establish that stuff in the beginning 😭
i would wear chaps an eye safety PPES for using this kind tool
I got a battery chainsaw because well i only needed it for small jobs
Most comments are just advice from someone who knows, yes put a chunk of wood under and near the tip of the bar, loosen nuts, slack and pull on chain until some sag, barely snug nuts, adjust till the sag is gone, to tight is as bad as is to loose. To tight, excess wear and lost power, to loose, thro chain off. one opinion
Good video. But you are going to fry the needle bearings in the clutch. Keeping the chain brake on and on high idle after you start it
AS SOON as it starts blip the throttle to bring it off fast idle to keep the clutch from being engaged
It’s the same thing as say... strapping your vehicle down and still try to drive it.
And you need to pull up on the end of the bar while adjusting the chain. That’s why you have so much problem getting it “right”. Bc technically once you adjust chain WITHOUT pulling the bar up. Soon as your in wood and putting downward force on it. It instantly over tightens the chain
Thanks for your comment and tips! After cutting down this row of trees, and roots I had to replace both the Echo chainsaw bar and chain. The bar had warn down a layer of finish in several places, and the chain had layers of thick resin and needed sharpening. The cost of a new bar and chain was well worth it compared to manual cleaning and sharpening.
@@randallwingett
Some paint wearing off the bar hurts nothing. I don’t think I have a single bar that has the paint still. But yes. Cutting pine is the WORST type of wood to cut with a saw. The sap absolutely ruins things.
I sharpen my own chains and dress my own bars (file edges down or straighten them out)
Eric is spot on in his comments.. constructive not critical... consider learning how to sharpen chain ,it can be frustrating until it makes sense and very satisfying once you become the expert...peace from Ireland...well ware with new saw it's a beautiful unit...
Sharpening the chain is key i dont think a chain from the factory is as sharp as one that is manually sharpened.
@@ryananthony7115 Depends on the brand of chain. And the files you use
I run archer brand chain and bars. Archer chain is pretty legit right out the box. Only thing I do is take a couple strokes off the rakers
sthil not to bad for sthil for a home owner just get the ms170
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"my first chainsaw" starter kit........
That's tree was like 12 foot tall could pushed it yourself 🤣
Good little saw. Accompanied by one of, if not the worst, gas can on earth.
Personally I recommend stihl more
Echo chainsaws are piece of junk I got one recently I am not happy with it it's piece of sh...
get another poulan. lol
I just bought the cs400 and it fired up on the second pull and has cut everything with ease ,it's light quiet and reliable
@@burnthecandleatbothendz yeah glad I did some research and got this one seems like they are some of the most reliable saws out there and they’ve been making the exact same model as their FLAGSHIP professional saw for years and years now
I highly doubt there is a problem with the Echo chainsaw. Its more likely that you don`t know how to run it.
I own a 440 for 20 years..the best saw iv ever had...just picked up a 444....best saws ever