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| Thread ID: 144305 | 2017-09-12 15:12:00 | cordless or corded chainsaw? | daniberry (17570) | PC World Chat |
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| 1439040 | 2017-09-15 00:39:00 | A word of warning concerning electric chainsaws. Because they run at a slower speed than a petrol chainsaw, the risk of kickback can be severe. There is a special chain for electric chainsaws which is often not fitted as standard on the cheaper saws. Essentially the difference is the number of cutting teeth. The more teeth at low speed has the same effect as fewer teeth at high speed. I bought a Ryobi electric saw, and the kick back was terrible. I fitted an 'Oregon' chain with more teeth, made a world of difference. | mzee (3324) | ||
| 1439041 | 2017-09-17 23:30:00 | I know this is a bit OT, and it also shows I'm not a dyed-in-the wool good Kiwi Joker, but I've always been very nervous around chainsaws. I've never really used one, but I know of some horrific accidents. Is it possible to get chainsaw training? I'm not talking about for forestry workers - just for your average punter who might want to use one without cutting off a leg. | Tony (4941) | ||
| 1439042 | 2017-09-18 00:08:00 | I know this is a bit OT, and it also shows I'm not a dyed-in-the wool good Kiwi Joker, but I've always been very nervous around chainsaws. I've never really used one, but I know of some horrific accidents. Is it possible to get chainsaw training? I'm not talking about for forestry workers - just for your average punter who might want to use one without cutting off a leg. I think if you were buying a "proper" branded one, eg stihl, huskvana etc, they might have some training/take you through using it and safety features. But I doubt bunnings/mitre 10 would (though I could be wrong and someone else has had experience with them). |
psycik (12851) | ||
| 1439043 | 2017-09-18 00:13:00 | I'd suggest cutting away from your leg and releasing the throttle if the chain makes contact with a body part. Good question though, it's something that'd be worth doing for anyone starting out using chainsaws. I'm self taught, and still nervous around them and far from an expert. I think being nervous about using a device with such potential for grievous bodily harm is the right way to be. If you ever find yourself getting comfortable with it try and get back that nervous feeling. Some obvious stuff - Eye and ear protection, decent leather work boots - preferably steel cap (yes I use mine in gumboots too). Keep a firm grip with both hands at all times, cut away from yourself and don't force it. Oh and don't mistake your leg for firewood. |
dugimodo (138) | ||
| 1439044 | 2017-09-18 00:28:00 | They are pretty safe really - as long as you have the proper safety gear and don't do anything silly. :p Never relax, always stay alert, and don't get into anything you're not confident with. I know what you mean though - the Stihl I bought recently has an 'instruction manual' which is literally "How to use a chanisaw 101" so that would be helpful. I have seen Husqvarna USA have some great tutorials on their youtube channel too. |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 1439045 | 2017-09-18 01:16:00 | Like Paul, I have had a corded Makita for around 5 years now. Best thing I ever bought. Son is an ex forest chainsaw man and reckons it is pretty good and he has felled and cut up a couple of good sized trees for me. Not bad praise from son who paid around $2000 for his last chainsaw. He cleans, adusts chain tension and sharpens it after each use for me. Ken |
kenj (9738) | ||
| 1439046 | 2017-09-18 01:16:00 | I always ensure I hold the saw well away from me, almost at arms length. Then if anything goes wrong I have time to react. This said, a sharp chain is your best friend when using this tool. | Richard (739) | ||
| 1439047 | 2017-09-18 01:44:00 | Thanks for all the good advice. Sorry to hijack the thread. | Tony (4941) | ||
| 1439048 | 2017-09-18 04:21:00 | I know this is a bit OT, and it also shows I'm not a dyed-in-the wool good Kiwi Joker, but I've always been very nervous around chainsaws. I've never really used one, but I know of some horrific accidents. Is it possible to get chainsaw training? I'm not talking about for forestry workers - just for your average punter who might want to use one without cutting off a leg. Youtube has all you need, unless you're doing really big stuff, in which case you probably shouldn't be doing it at all. Youtube also gives plenty of lessons that idiots learnt the hard way... like not leaving your vehicle beside the tree you're felling, or not felling a monster that lies within reach of a biulding. Sometimes it's better to spend thousands on getting a team of professionals on the job. |
Paul.Cov (425) | ||
| 1439049 | 2017-09-18 04:40:00 | I too have a $100 Corded Ozita. The Bunnings salesman recommended it v other more expensive electric ones on the grounds easier access to remove or tighten chain. I agree with keeping chain sharp and take it to a repair shop. As this is infrequent I feel not worth cost of a sharpening tool and prefer a job done properly... I now have no huge thick branches hence not petrol.I'm no techo so would swear a lot if a petrol one did not start. |
Neil F (14248) | ||
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