"Mike" wrote in message
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OnFri, 07 Mar 2003 12:50:50 GMT,
(Mike) perspired gently and wrote:
The Husky 136 sounds right.
Thanks
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Mike Peters

It just occured to me that the person who was told they needed a certificate
to buy a chainsaw may have been showing interest in one of those little top
handled saws that tree surgeons use. A reputable dealer would certainly not
sell one of those to a stranger without some evidence of competence - indeed
I think that may be a legal requirement. Those saws are only to be used by
certificated operators under strictly regulated circumstances. ie up trees
only - never on the ground. The certificate is an extra module taken in
addition to the ones assessed for general chainsaw operations.
Like a lot of things these days starting problems aren't like they used to
be. Modern saws are rarely difficult in that department unless they are
badly maintained or the user has managed to thoroughly flood the thing. IME
the most important thing about choice of brand, and this is for all types of
machines not just saws is to choose a dealer who will give you the service
and support you will surely need. Find that good dealer - there are some
around and buy what he sells and services.
Ask him what models he sells then never sees in the workshop.

Rod