I've had the Echo straight shaft weed cutter for about three years. It worked great off the rack from Home Depot, and still works great today! It still starts on the first couple of pulls, even in cold weather. The chain saw motor sounds about the same, and seems to perform well and after watching your review I've narrowed it down pretty well. Thanks for the review.
I have an Echo 28cc powerhead with multiple attachments (the PAS models). I bought it 15 years ago and beat the snot out of it. Even loaned it out. Never tuned up. It starts like new. It will outlast me. The CS310 is not built to the same level (it costs less of course), but I'm happy with mine.
I recently purchased one of these saws . Did a muffler mod and carb adjust after break in now it powers it's way threw a large piece of dry ash with ease
@@lifeoutdoors3953 I cut the guts out of the muffler, enlarged the outlet for more flow. Then I popped off the limiting caps on the carburetor screws and opened the high jet a bit more for more fuel. Completely different saw now.
1st things 1st.pull the exhaust off and get that catalytic converter out of there.2nd pull the carb adjustment restrictors and retune a lil bit.youd be a hell of a bit surprised!!
That's a great little saw. It's the smallest out of what I run but it gets it done - just like all Echo products. It would only hit 9k rpm out of the box and had a sluggish idle. All it took was pulling out the jet screw limiting caps and 5 mins of my time to tweak it. After hours of limbing my left arm and shoulder gained the ability to speak and actually thanked me. All these guys that have issues with this saw must not understand small engines. It's only 3 things: gas, air and spark. But not everybody has a knack for such things. To be fair, a new machine near sea level at moderate temps should fire up and run well.
I like this saw. Works well. Tore up the original bar and chain. Anyone can tell me if I can run the KAKEI 18”, 3/8 LP pitch, .050 gauge, 62 drive links onto my Echo CS 310?
@clark engelman the adjustments that are made are on the high and low circuits on the carburetor. If you don't know what you're doing, you can destroy your motor, and it won't be covered under any warranty, so be careful and do some research. There's a lot of videos on TH-cam on proper adjustment process.
Sounds like there's still some adjustments to be made. If you purchased it from a dealership, I know they will do a carb adjustment for you to get the most out of the saw. There's a very specific procedure, and tools require to do it properly, like a digital tach, and the proper limiter cap removal tools. It is a very tight saw out of the box, and running a good 5 or more tanks through it before making any major adjustments is a very good idea.
I will be purchasing one of these saws simply because we have other echo products and love them, and I've done some research and the echo seems to be the best out of the other saws! However do you think just by running a couple of tanks through the saw it will open it up the way it did with you by adjusting the carb?
@@BarSpringOutdoors if you buy it from an Echo dealership, they will have the proper tools and procedures to tune the carb. Even servicing dealers can do this under warranty. But if that's not an option, most good mechanics can handle this.
@@BarSpringOutdoors Nope. They are a retailer only. You will have to go to the Echo website and check out the dealer locator to find someone close to you to do an adjustment.
I didn't get what you did to the carb. Is there an idle screw that you adjusted? If not, do you have to take off things to get to the adjustment? Sorry for the questions, I am not mechanically inclined. I can change my oil, that's about it.
So, what I did was adjust the High mixture screw, which should only be done by trained mechanics, or at least someone that knows what they are doing with a 2 cycle engine. If you don't do it correctly, you can seize your motor, which will not be covered by any warranty. Depending on where you bought the saw, you can usually get the dealership to do this adjustment. there are some proper tools required to do it correctly.
@@echocanadawestern644 I have a few of these I got from a turnback bidder. The saws are pretty doggy from the factory and tune a bit strangely, but with a muffler mod they really wake up on the low end torque side. I don't notice a huge change on top end rpm but the extra torque lets you lay into the saw and muscle it more. They still start easy too after the mod. The only bad thing is parts are stupid expensive for this line. A bare clutch cover is $25 and to add the adjuster is another $25. Most of the saws get these parts taken off when they are sold as turnbacks making them cost prohibitive to repair.
I run a 16” bar and chain. I haven’t run the 14” version and I wonder how it compares. The 16 is a bit doggy and needs to be run somewhat soft handed. And as others have mentioned, comes loose no matter what I tighten down but not too bad. Starts every single time the same, choke, 2 pulls, close choke, put money that the next pull it fires. Every single time who does that but echo. Warning: don’t ever “upgrade” to the Oregon bar for this. it turns this beast into a decrepit dangerous pos.
@@offensivejerk Oregon sells a replacement bar for the Echo CS-310. It caused the chain to slip off mid cut. Very dangerous. I confirmed this issue is prevalent with the Oregon bar. I put back the original Echo bar and chain and haven’t had a single slip of chain once. From every time to never again chain slipping. Shame on Oregon.
Awesome saw and very light for small work. Just bought a CS-4910 and so far it's a awesome saw also.
Well it a nice littl lightweight trim and firewood saw, great for taking on the trail, or around the yard for small projects, great little tool.
I've had the Echo straight shaft weed cutter for about three years. It worked great off the rack from Home Depot, and still works great today! It still starts on the first couple of pulls, even in cold weather. The chain saw motor sounds about the same, and seems to perform well and after watching your review I've narrowed it down pretty well. Thanks for the review.
I have an Echo 28cc powerhead with multiple attachments (the PAS models). I bought it 15 years ago and beat the snot out of it. Even loaned it out. Never tuned up. It starts like new. It will outlast me. The CS310 is not built to the same level (it costs less of course), but I'm happy with mine.
I have an Echo straight shaft weed cutter(I guess you are referring to the weedeater); bought it at Hone Depot in 2016 and still works great today.
I recently purchased one of these saws . Did a muffler mod and carb adjust after break in now it powers it's way threw a large piece of dry ash with ease
Very good, i have one here in jamaica 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 too,and it works pretty well
Love mine for the smaller stuff. A carb tune and muffler mod woke it up a good bit.
What did you do for a carb tune?
@@lifeoutdoors3953 I cut the guts out of the muffler, enlarged the outlet for more flow. Then I popped off the limiting caps on the carburetor screws and opened the high jet a bit more for more fuel. Completely different saw now.
1st things 1st.pull the exhaust off and get that catalytic converter out of there.2nd pull the carb adjustment restrictors and retune a lil bit.youd be a hell of a bit surprised!!
That's a great little saw. It's the smallest out of what I run but it gets it done - just like all Echo products. It would only hit 9k rpm out of the box and had a sluggish idle. All it took was pulling out the jet screw limiting caps and 5 mins of my time to tweak it. After hours of limbing my left arm and shoulder gained the ability to speak and actually thanked me.
All these guys that have issues with this saw must not understand small engines. It's only 3 things: gas, air and spark. But not everybody has a knack for such things. To be fair, a new machine near sea level at moderate temps should fire up and run well.
How do you adjust the carburetor?
Thank you very much for your information,I have one just like yours
Great video. Thanks
I like this saw. Works well. Tore up the original bar and chain.
Anyone can tell me if I can run the KAKEI 18”, 3/8 LP pitch, .050 gauge, 62 drive links onto my Echo CS 310?
What’s better the STIHL MS170 or the Echo 14” I’m looking for a small saw this size.
Good man thank you for doin this for us. I got mine to cut trunks when I’m climbing it’s really light. But for heavier n bigger shit I use my stihl
Why didn't you get a smaller Stihl?
Great review....thanks
Please consider using the ECHO Safety Gear in your next video. Thanks for positing.
I'm wearing Pfanner protective chainsaw pants, which are far better than what I can get from Echo. And Echo gloves! :)
@clark engelman the adjustments that are made are on the high and low circuits on the carburetor. If you don't know what you're doing, you can destroy your motor, and it won't be covered under any warranty, so be careful and do some research. There's a lot of videos on TH-cam on proper adjustment process.
Yours is like mine, it sounds like a 4 cylinder running on 3 cylinders, even after adjusting the carb.
Sounds like there's still some adjustments to be made. If you purchased it from a dealership, I know they will do a carb adjustment for you to get the most out of the saw. There's a very specific procedure, and tools require to do it properly, like a digital tach, and the proper limiter cap removal tools. It is a very tight saw out of the box, and running a good 5 or more tanks through it before making any major adjustments is a very good idea.
I will be purchasing one of these saws simply because we have other echo products and love them, and I've done some research and the echo seems to be the best out of the other saws! However do you think just by running a couple of tanks through the saw it will open it up the way it did with you by adjusting the carb?
It will loosen up a bit, make warm up times shorter, but no, you have to get the carb adjusted to really get the most out of it.
@@echocanadawestern644 Thank you sir. Can I take it to like any chainsaw store and they can adjust it for me?
@@BarSpringOutdoors if you buy it from an Echo dealership, they will have the proper tools and procedures to tune the carb. Even servicing dealers can do this under warranty. But if that's not an option, most good mechanics can handle this.
@@echocanadawestern644 Say I bought it from The Home Depot will they be able to do this?
@@BarSpringOutdoors Nope. They are a retailer only. You will have to go to the Echo website and check out the dealer locator to find someone close to you to do an adjustment.
Looking for a new 14 inch this may be it
Echo 355t is another choice
@@eugenecrabs3954 that’s a top
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@@jorangel87 Yes but it is a great lil bugger. My 358Ts (Shindaiwa) can bury the bar in maple and still turn that chain
I didn't get what you did to the carb. Is there an idle screw that you adjusted? If not, do you have to take off things to get to the adjustment? Sorry for the questions, I am not mechanically inclined. I can change my oil, that's about it.
So, what I did was adjust the High mixture screw, which should only be done by trained mechanics, or at least someone that knows what they are doing with a 2 cycle engine. If you don't do it correctly, you can seize your motor, which will not be covered by any warranty. Depending on where you bought the saw, you can usually get the dealership to do this adjustment. there are some proper tools required to do it correctly.
Good video👍 what was the RPM gain after tuning and does it oil the chain sufficient ? Thanks and have a good one
I got over 1k rpm gain out of it. They still open up a ton after running a bunch of tanks of fuel through them.
And yes, oils great!
@@echocanadawestern644 I have a few of these I got from a turnback bidder. The saws are pretty doggy from the factory and tune a bit strangely, but with a muffler mod they really wake up on the low end torque side. I don't notice a huge change on top end rpm but the extra torque lets you lay into the saw and muscle it more. They still start easy too after the mod. The only bad thing is parts are stupid expensive for this line. A bare clutch cover is $25 and to add the adjuster is another $25. Most of the saws get these parts taken off when they are sold as turnbacks making them cost prohibitive to repair.
Mine cold starts, 1 pull.
echo everything kicks ass. my weed eater is a total savage. i got the saw, 2. its awesome, except the chain runs loose a ton.
Can you use a 16" bar and chain on that 14" chainsaw?....
according to the echo site, you can run a 16" bar on it.
I run a 16” bar and chain. I haven’t run the 14” version and I wonder how it compares. The 16 is a bit doggy and needs to be run somewhat soft handed. And as others have mentioned, comes loose no matter what I tighten down but not too bad. Starts every single time the same, choke, 2 pulls, close choke, put money that the next pull it fires. Every single time who does that but echo. Warning: don’t ever “upgrade” to the Oregon bar for this. it turns this beast into a decrepit dangerous pos.
@@alexandermayerkirstein what do you mean
@@offensivejerk Oregon sells a replacement bar for the Echo CS-310. It caused the chain to slip off mid cut. Very dangerous. I confirmed this issue is prevalent with the Oregon bar. I put back the original Echo bar and chain and haven’t had a single slip of chain once. From every time to never again chain slipping. Shame on Oregon.
@@alexandermayerkirstein that is scary
5:52 of literally no information
Never seen wood before.
Mine was a big POS. I threw in a dumpster. Good workout, pulling it 300 times before you figure its not going to start!
If it took you 300 pulls to figure that out, then your issue isn’t the saw.
@@Icutmetal LMAO!
Operator error for sure..
Which dumpster
It's all in following the correct starting procedure. All brands have there own way.
Playing on family
if tom green was a lumberjack
I was going to buy this saw today but it look cheaply made.
Echo is just as good of quality as Husqvarna and Stihl
The 310 Id say is one of echos cheapest saws. Other than that, its all stuff thatll last a lifetime
@@eugenecrabs3954 just their smallest homeowner saw
When they start the fast motion nonsense im outta here !!!
You don’t have to announce your departure.
So you cut it 5 seconds faster? Who cares?
His arms do
I just bought a echo 352 and what a pos i will never buy another echo saw definitely under powered no zip . Pos
Man thts a pos uh