When storing a saw for an extended period of time it is recommended to drain the bar oil from the saw. Given enough time, all saws will leak when sitting. Another tip is to loosen the bar oil tank cap and release the pressure in the system before storing. Most oilers are a pressurized system that build while the saw is in use. Relieving that pressure will help prevent dripping.

I can’t say I’ve seen it with this one, but I have several brands of battery saws and they all leak oil.

Unfortunately, I am unaware of any plastic cases for the DCS-5000. If you must have a plastic case, I would suggest looking at the boxes Husqvarna makes for the larger gas-powered saws. Would likely work well for the DCS-5000. Don’t worry, the Echo won’t melt touching a Husky box!

Hi James,

I am surprised to hear that your is throwing the chain so often. I have not experienced this issue personally, even clearing small-diameter brush and saplings which are notorious for causing this issue. I do not think that a 3/8″ sprocket is available for this saw. In fact, I am not aware of any battery saw that could be switched over to a different sprocket. I would reach out to Echo directly for more information.

Oh man – both good but prob yes