chain saw tension: Hitachi CS33EB/16 16-Inch 32.2cc PureFire 2-Stroke Gas-Powered Chain Saw with Anti-Vibration System (CARB Compliant)

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List Price : $340.41 Price : $143.99

Product Description

Featuring excellent power-to-weight, this commercial grade chainsaw is ideal for pruning, hobby work, and firewood cutting. Powered by Hitachi's PureFire low emission two-stroke engine, it contains a chrome-plated cylinder, forged steel connecting rod, and heavy-duty, gear-driven oiler. In addition, this saw has two bar mounting studs to keep the Oregon chain at peak cutting efficiency. Finally, it is backed by Hitachi�s industry-leading 7 year consumer warranty, 2 year commercial warranty, and 1 year rental warranty. CARB II compliant/EPA Phase II compliant.

32.2cc 1.6 HP commercial grade engine provides excellent cutting performance and reliability.
Five-point anti-vibration system provides maximum comfort for getting more done with less fatigue.
16-inch Oregon bar and chain reduces kickback and provides excellent cutting performance.
Two bar mounting studs keep the chain at peak cutting efficiency.
CARB compliant

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Hitachi CS33EB/16 16-Inch 32.2cc PureFire 2-Stroke Gas-Powered Chain Saw with Anti-Vibration System (CARB Compliant) Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful

Nice Saw, October 22, 2010

Jayne McLaughlin (Silver City, NM) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hitachi CS33EB/16 16-Inch 32.2cc PureFire 2-Stroke Gas-Powered Chain Saw with Anti-Vibration System (CARB Compliant) (Lawn & Patio)

I bought this saw because I like Hitachi tools and there is a $[...] rebate from Hitachi until 12/31/10. I was hesitant because of the other reviews, but the price inticed me. The saw came and this morning I decided to give it a try. It was 41F outside so I figured it would be a good day to run tests. I read the instructions and filled it with gas and chain oil. It took about 30 pulls to get the gas all the way into the system and then it fired right up. Since it was new, I knew it would be tight, so I just let it idle for about 3 minutes. The chain would not move unless the rpms were pretty high and at first I thought I needed to adjust that, but after some use it broke in and is now moving as soon as I crack the throttle. I ran the saw for about 2 hours, cutting down 2 large scrub oak trees (bushes). This saw is not under powered, you just have to let it break in a bit and it likes lots of RPM. It did not get hot at all and idles perfectly. If I run it a max RPM and then... Read more

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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful

Poor Quality, August 2, 2010

Iron Dragon - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hitachi CS33EB/16 16-Inch 32.2cc PureFire 2-Stroke Gas-Powered Chain Saw with Anti-Vibration System (CARB Compliant) (Lawn & Patio)

After a tree service cut down a 60' Hickory in my backyard I bought this saw to clean up the mess. It was meant to replace an older used chainsaw I had purchased for $50. Amazingly, this new $200 (bought retail) does not even match the old beaten chainsaw it was meant to replace. After taking it out of the box, gasing and lubing it up, it took 10-11 pulls to get it started. I realize the gas needed to work up the line, so I wasn't too worried. I let it warm up a little and then proceeded to try to make a cut. The motor died. 5 pulls later I get the saw running again. I let it idle for a couple minutes. I make a cut. The motor dies. Another 5-7 pulls later the saw is running again. I make another cut. The motor dies again. This happens two more times. So the next time I get it running I let it idle for 5 minutes. The saw did stay on after that without dying. However after 10-15 minutes of use, the sticker on the side was bubbling and the saw smelled as if it was on fire. This was... Read more

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

well balanced tool, that can handle larger jobs, July 22, 2011

Akihabara Muse "AkibaMuse" (Tokyo, Japan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hitachi CS33EB/16 16-Inch 32.2cc PureFire 2-Stroke Gas-Powered Chain Saw with Anti-Vibration System (CARB Compliant) (Lawn & Patio)

I bought this locally after checking out similarly priced models. The Hitachi, if you look at it closely, is better designed and more compact. You can feel this if you handle it and compare it to other consumer class models like Poulan and Homelite. Yes it does take more than 2-3 pulls to get it going, but not a lot. I think most people who have trouble with this unit just flood the engine by keeping the choke on too long. Once I had it running, I could restart the saw easily standing upright without putting in down and using my foot. Its that light.

On the first time out I was cutting 20" logs for about an hour. The saw had no trouble, and was very easy to handle. Vibration dampening works very well.