In reply to ffati:
My acquired my 260 (originally labelled 026) from an arborist who had been using it for 10 years, date of manufacture 2001.
They do need maintenance and service like any machine, but the basics like plugs, filters, chain and bar you can easily do yourself. It will probably go for a good few years before it needs anything like pistons or ignition parts.
Just don't store it over winter with fuel or oil in.
I'd also add, make sure you have a secure site box to store it in, or chain it up to something using a motorbike chain. I know so many people who have had saws nicked, chainsaws are a scrote magnet.
Post edited at 12:07