"I have an 18" Echo CS-400 chainsaw, and bought this case for that. The case is made of heavy-duty plastic, even the clips & hinges (which worries me a bit since I could easily see these breaking). The entire case flips open for easy access to everything and there is plenty of room for chain oil, tools, instruction manual, etc. The guide bar cover slides in and out of the case pretty easily and is more than long enough for an 18" saw.
I only have two pieces of criticism:
1. The guide bar cover was extremely difficult to fit over the guide bar at first. I actually had to let it sit out in the sun for a while to soften up the plastic, then I was able to force it in. Now that the saw has been in and out a few times, it's not as hard but still a bit of a struggle.
2. The velcro strap that holds the handle of the chainsaw in place while in the case is bolted into the plastic case and the bolt popped out immediately when I tried to pull the velcro apart to get my saw in there on the first use. I pushed it back in and now I'm just careful not to pull too hard. But that being the case, I don't believe the saw would stay in place if the case is being jarred.
Other than those two minor problems, the case is roomy and convenient and the price is right. The case doubles as a good work area to tune up the saw while on the job site too."
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
