orphan Stihl Chainsaw

[sailor55330]

Here's an idea.

A freind of mine was storing stuff in his garage for a freind. After nine months, he couldn't get the person to come and pick it up. He went to a lawyer to determine his options. He was told to send a registered letter to the owner with an inventory list stating that if the items were not picked up in 30 days, they would be forfeited and rendered as payment for storage. Because it's registered, you get proof of delivery, which means the party can't deny the notice. Because you give him 30 days, he has ample time to arrange pick up. Of course, I'm not a laywer, but something to look into. (it was in TX also)


He got to keep everything (about 8k worth of goods).

BTS, Stihl saws are great machines.

[Dal300]

Yes, all of Stihl's saws except for a certain few rescue and recovery units are available to the public.

I should have been a bit more precise and noted that they are NOT marketed to the public.

Hairy Homeowner is like a little bird, he's Cheep, Cheep, Cheep! He would rather pay for a saw with an engine that will be good for a couple of years of light use than a saw for $200 more that will last him a lifetime.

Any saw can be made safe, relatively that is, just remove the chain, the gas, the oil, put it in a hermetically sealed container and bury it in the ground about 270 feet.
If you actually use a saw, that's a whole 'nother critter! Even the Hairy Homeowner saws will destroy a lot of meat that you might need whether they have Oregon Vanguard chains or aggressive Oregon LPX/LGX professional chains.

I've used chain saws both as a private party and as a professional for 40+ years and still have all of my digits attached and most of my parts still work, although the ones that don't aren't due to construction or saws or anything sharp.

Good luck with what you decide, I know it will be the correct decision!

+1. That saw is available to the public.

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[schloff]

If it were a hammer, scrwedriver, etc... I'd not worry too much about it. Give him a call and leave it on the porch for him to get at his convenience. After a few weeks, it's in my toolbox

But this is a quality, expensive cutting device. Sure, his neglect should be his problem, but diong right is just that. I'd do everything I could to make sure he can get it back.

That being said, there is a point where it becomes property of the homeowner. And that might be a call ro a lawyer or an across the desk meeting with him/her. trust me, for a $50 consultation fee, it's well worth it.