22-03-2003, 11:29 AM
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Buying a petrol chainsaw
(Mike) wrote:
Hello Mike
M Can anyone guide me regarding the purchase of a two stroke
M chainsaw.
Not many four strokes around these days. 
M A 12" bar would be fine. Looking for a relaible
M model for light and infrequent use.
Like you, I've only used the professional range. I won't touch
electric chainsaws as I think they're bloody dangerous.
But the same rules should apply - basic safety stuff, inertia chain
brake and catcher being the main things. 2stroke engines generally
have improved a lot over the past 20 years and most give good service,
even the cheapies. Jonsered, Sthil and Husqvarna have good names, but
beware - they all make crap models too. Partner are ok - ish, prolly
ok for light use. Something around 40cc is light and powerful enough
for most uses, but if logging then add another 10cc's to that.
As you use them yourself, you're probably in a good position to judge
yourself. Just think if you could use it for a full day without
getting annoyed with it.
Build quality? Guarantee should cover that.
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Simon Avery, Dartmoor, UK Ý http://www.digdilem.org/
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