My brand new Stihl chainsaw died on the third cut yesterday

Bought a new MS 261 last week for a job clearing dead ash trees near Lethbridge. Started it up, made two small cuts on a 12-inch trunk, and on the third cut the engine just seized solid. Tore it apart in the shop and found the piston scored from what looked like an oil delivery issue from the factory. Anyone else run into new saws failing that fast? I'm wondering if I should push for a full replacement or just rebuild this one.

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kellyr1821d ago

Oh man, talk about a bad first date with a saw!

elizabethf8521d ago

Oh come on, you guys are way too harsh! I actually think a handsaw could make for a pretty memorable date. Think about it - you're at a wooden table, you pull out your saw and start carving a little heart or something. That shows creativity and a willingness to think outside the box. It's not like they brought a chainsaw or anything dangerous, just a basic tool for cutting. Maybe they were trying to show off their DIY skills or start a conversation about home projects. I'd rather have someone who is a little quirky and interesting than another boring dinner and a movie type.