My first saw was and is the Stihl in question: earlier model is all. It does everything well. Use the green chains that lessen the possibility of kickback. Use a scabbard or case to protect the saw and chain. Get a peavey, absolutely. Way easier to roll a log.

You will find many spalted maples around, and they need to be pretty good sized to make sense sawing up. Often they are just punky.