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Our Most Popular Model Designed for rugged farm use, this powerful unit comes equipped with a side-access chain tensioner, IntelliCarb compensating carburetor, built-in winter-summer shutter for cold weather operation and toolless fuel and oil caps. Anti-vibration system is designed to reduce fatigue

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anti-vibration system to avoid arm fatigue,inaccuracy and slippage
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chain stays tight during operation
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difficult oiler
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1 comment about Stihl MS 290 Farm Boss

1.  avatar edithandchris  Jan 15, 2008 2:05am

Bought one of these this last summer for tree thinning. This saw worked well for me in all weather types. The anti-vibration system was great. This saw ate threw wood almost as good as my 44. The chain stays tight even when running for long periods of time.

Had some trouble with the oilier. It takes a very small screwdriver to adjust it and sometimes this is not something that you have deep in the woods. Bar wrench will not work. Also it was a bit heavy, but with the anti-vibration system your forearms hardly feel anything.

I would definitely recommend this saw to anyone. This saw will handle most tasks with no problem.
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Stihl MS 290 Farm Boss

    Key Features:

    Chainsaw Type Gas
    Manufacturer Stihl
    MSRP $700.00
    Power 3.75 HP
    Weight 13 lb

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    Created: 12/06/2005 - 17:17
    Modified: 10/20/2008 - 15:28