Summary:
Excellent

Strengths:
easy to start plenty of power good balance

Weaknesses:
have to take it to dealer to get clutch bearing greased(requires special tool to remove clutch).

Summary:
good when running

Strengths:
easy starting?????

Weaknesses:
tough to start

Summary:
Great saw. I bought it rebuilt at a Sears shop 10 years ago.

Strengths:
runs strong, dependable, starts on on 3rd or 4th pull every time, low vibration

Weaknesses:
not crush proof (breaks when limb falls on it)

Summary:
Awesome chainsaw, best I ever owned. Hasn't let me down in 2 years. It's great to finally have a chainsaw that I can pull off the shelf, put fluids in, follow the start instructions, have it started within 2-3 pulls, and I'm ready to go to work. The only thing better could be an electric start.

Strengths:
Starts immediately (follow the printed start instructions TO THE LETTER and take care to clean your chainsaw thoroughly after each use). Runs great. Cuts awesome. Vibration mechanism absorbs a LOT of vibration. Easy to maintain.

Weaknesses:
Slot for foot in handle (for starting) could be slightly larger, I can barely get the toe of my boot in there.

Summary:
I have used heavier saws and lighter saws and this saw really covers all the bases.

Strengths:
I have the 345e version and it is very similiar to the 345. Great power to weight ratio at a reasonable cost. I use the saw with an 18" bar and chain and it has plenty of power for falling and cutting. Easy to start and very reliable.

Weaknesses:
It is loud, but all good strong saws are.