Thanks guys for everything. A chain saw is not for me. If it weren't for
you, people like me could do themselves serious injury, I am amazed
retailers are allowed to sell these things to just anybody. I guess I'll
stick to the old fashion way and just take my time....

thanks again

Charlie


"Tumbleweed" wrote in message
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"Charlie Brown" wrote in message
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Hi

I have just started my 2 weeks holiday and I need to clear my garden of
10 years worth of neglect (we have just moved in). To make matters
worse, I just cut through the cable of the hedge trimmer. I went to buy
a petrol driven type but they didn't have one - the guy said he had
plenty of chain saws. Question! what is the difference (apart from the
obvious) between using a chain saw and a trimmer for doing the same type
of work i.e. cropping back bushes and scrub etc? - will a chain saw TRIM
a hedge?

No it will not do it all all or be really crap. You either need a HT and a
small hand saw, or both plus a chainsaw depending upon how big the
branches/trunks are and how much there is. Dont forget to factor into the
cost of the chainsaw, £25 on chain mail gloves. Seriously. And a spare
chain (hit one nail or one stone and the chain will blunt instantly, if
you dont have a spare that may be the rest of the day gone while you get
it sharpened or a new one. Or just spend longer with a handsaw.

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Tumbleweed

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