Chainsaws used to be tools for farmers and loggers, but today homeowners use them for a huge amount of tasks – from cutting firewood to felling trees and creating fences. The amount of products to choose from has followed the same trend and deciding which chainsaw to buy can be a bit of a challenge. Therefore, we’ve put together a list that clears up some of the confusion. Ask yourself the following questions before you go to your dealer:
- How experienced am I in using a chainsaw?
- How often will I be using the chainsaw?
- What type of wood will I be sawing most often – hard or soft?
- What size of trees will I be felling most often?
- How important are the ergonomics of the chainsaw?
- Should the chainsaw be fitted with the extra safety feature TrioBrakeTM?
- How important are the service and maintenance features?
- Do I need an easy-to-access air filter and spark plug?
- How important is the ease of stretching and replacing the chain?
- Should the chainsaw be adapted for winter use, with heated handles?