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| Thread ID: 73746 | 2006-10-30 04:59:00 | Chainsaws | SKT174 (1319) | PC World Chat |
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| 495178 | 2006-10-30 04:59:00 | I have a about 12-15 trees that I want to get rid of. The diameter of tree truck is estimated to be around 15-20cm. I'm wondering whether those No-Frills electric chainsaw at $118 dollars will do the job? Is it very hard to operate one? Cheers |
SKT174 (1319) | ||
| 495179 | 2006-10-30 05:59:00 | Generally: Good and bad points you need to remember are: # Electric saws have less power and will increase you sawing time # Electrics are not designed to cut and buck large trees # Electrics are tethered to a 100 foot power cord # Electrics are lighter in weight and safer # Electrics take much less maintenance and are cheaper in price # Electrics are perfect for small trees and "pruning/trim" work # Need to drag an extension cord around. Specifically: Where is this No-Frills thing from? SuperCheap Auto were selling one that got recalled because a microswitch was faulty and allowed current through to the blade. See here for operating tips. www.cdc.gov Just because its electric rather than petrol doesn't mean it can't be dangerous. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 495180 | 2006-10-30 06:05:00 | You can hire a petrol one cheaper than that......... Dont spose you know any one that owns one then? :rolleyes: beetle |
beetle (243) | ||
| 495181 | 2006-10-30 06:31:00 | Where is this No-Frills thing from? SuperCheap Auto were selling one that got recalled because a microswitch was faulty and allowed current through to the blade . Thanks for your reply . The No-Frills is OZITO 14" :blush: |
SKT174 (1319) | ||
| 495182 | 2006-10-30 06:33:00 | You can hire a petrol one cheaper than that . . . . . . . . . Dont spose you know any one that owns one then? :rolleyes: beetle I don't think I can finish it in a day, so that's why I plan to get a cheapo one . And I don't know who has one either :( |
SKT174 (1319) | ||
| 495183 | 2006-10-30 06:49:00 | Where do you live? Someone may be able to help. | pine-o-cleen (2955) | ||
| 495184 | 2006-10-30 06:57:00 | I have a about 12-15 trees that I want to get rid of. The diameter of tree truck is estimated to be around 15-20cm. I'm wondering whether those No-Frills electric chainsaw at $118 dollars will do the job? Is it very hard to operate one? Cheers The hardest thing about electric chainsaws is learning to use one without applying too much pressure to the cut and burning out the motor. They need a very light touch when cutting.....the smaller the wattage the lighter the touch has to be. I agree with pctek, use for pruning and small diameter trimming and kindling wood only. You could try cutting down your trees with a hand pruning saw. Cheaper and a lot safer too. |
brig (1359) | ||
| 495185 | 2006-10-30 06:59:00 | 12 trees of 15cm diameter? Thats about 20 minutes work with a real chainsaw (provided its sharp). |
Metla (12) | ||
| 495186 | 2006-10-30 07:01:00 | I have tried a Stihl petrol effort which I bought second hand from Cash Convertors. It lasted two weeks but I managed to return it for a refund. This is not a rant about Stihl chainsaws. As far as I know they are probably the best on the market. As it turned out someone prior had run it with straight petrol as opposed to two stroke. I since bought an electric Ryobi ECW1835 from Mitre10 for around $120. This is lighter and easier to handle and it is still working. 1800 watt motor and run it at full revs. Don't forget to get a RCD safety switch and surge protection for about $24. Added to that you will need enough heavy duty cable to get the chainsaw from the power point to where the trees are. In my case about 3 x 25 metres at another $26 each. If this is a once off then I would suggest you phone your local tree removal expert and get a quote. It may cost around the same and you may want to sell the timber for firewood. |
Sweep (90) | ||
| 495187 | 2006-10-30 07:13:00 | I have both a petrol and an electric chainsaw. The power of the saw is OK with the electric, and for that small size tree it's going to be fine. The RCD is essential, but there is nothing to be gained from using a surge protector on the saw. As a "universal motor" it will neither generate or be very susceptible to "surges". Had a Ryobi electric, but it lasted 3 days, the armature failed. Just one of those things, but it was a nicely balanced saw and adequate power. Replaced with another brand unfortunately as no more were in stock. One thing about electric, no starting problems.... |
godfather (25) | ||
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