Hi Denis,
Like everyone says, if you spend $400 to $600 on a chainsaw you will be
happy for a long time. I am way to cheap to spend that much money on
something I only use once a month, so I opted for a 18" Poulan from the
local home depot. I don't remember seeing any label about durability but
the saw has done well for me. I've had it about 8 months now and found it
to be reliable and it does what I need it to do, cut wood. It has started
right up every time and does a good job of cutting. Someday I will be able
to afford a Stihl, but until then this saw should do what I need.
Tony Manella
http://home.ptd.net/~ndd1/
Lehigh Valley Woodturners
http://www.lehighvalleywoodturners.org/

"Denis Marier" wrote in message
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Yesterday, I was looking at Sears Craftsman chain saw. On the label it
read
42cc and durability: 50 hours period. Poulan's label also reads: 40cc and
durability 50 hours period.
Does this mean that its intended for 50 hours of use over time or
continuos
usage?
At the STIHL dealer a 16" chain saw label reads 38cc and no mention of the
durability?
The price tag of a STIHL is two to three time of a Craftsman or Poulan
Pro.
I am only a beginner and I am not going to be cutting blanks 5 days of the
week. On the other hand buying a chain saw that would need replacement
soon
after may not be the best of investment. I would benefit from comments