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The Echo CS-490 is a 50.2 cc gas chainsaw with an 18-inch bar, built for firewood cutting, storm cleanup and light felling. Its 50.2 cc two-stroke engine and anti-vibration handle put it in the same class as the Stihl MS 250 and Husqvarna 450, but it is lighter than most 50 cc saws and starts reliably with Echo's purge-primer and decompression valve. Owners praise the power-to-weight balance and the five-year consumer warranty; the trade-offs are a single-bar-nut clutch cover, no tool-free chain tensioner and a plastic-caged bar that some users replace early. It suits homeowners and part-time woodcutters who want pro-grade construction without a pro-grade price.
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Lowest price we've seen: $419.00 on Nov 9 at The Home Depot. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 9.
Owners and reviewers rate the CS-490 as one of the best value 50 cc gas saws, praising its light weight, easy starting and strong cutting for its size. Complaints center on the single bar nut, the stock bar and chain, and vibration over very long sessions.
