Most potential buyers of chain saws choose a gas tool, and there are many reasons for this. The most obvious among them is mobility. The chainsaw is independent of the vagaries of power engineers, the weather and the wiring conditions in your home. You should know that there are just three classes of such an instrument, which is chosen in different situations and for different purposes.
Household "delimbers"
They are ideal for those who need a saw only for sporadic cleaning of branches in the garden, as well as for rare sawing of firewood. Such a tool does not shine with power, it has relatively few functional and technological advantages, and the number of hours of work guaranteed by the manufacturer also does not go through the roof. For example, any such "Partner" chainsaw, reviews of which say the same, is definitely not suitable for professional
felling .
But the cost of these saws is low, and their weight is designed for ordinary short work. Roughly speaking, this kind of tool should be used no more than once a day. Everything is simple here: if you are satisfied with the opportunity to cut firewood for an hour or two a day, then this is an ideal choice that you will not regret. If not, you will have to save money for a more expensive and high-quality model.
Semi-professional chainsaws
It should not be considered that this is something between a professional and a household tool. Rather, it is a kind of “unfinished” in the good sense of the word professional saws that lack some “bells and whistles”.
They will be an ideal tool for those who earn extra money on private construction or earn a living by harvesting firewood. An ideal example is the Partner chainsaw, the reviews of which speak for themselves.
Her choice may be due to several reasons. Firstly, it is a great manufacturer, well-established
among professional builders and craftsmen. The second factor is attractive cost. Husqvarna and Stihl are asking for decent money for their professional-grade saws. The Americans (in close partnership with China) are much more democratic in their pricing policy.
If we consider specific models, the Partner 350 chainsaw was originally designed for felling medium-sized trees, and is also well suited for construction work at the household level.
For a semi-professional tool, the weight of 4.7 kg is almost a miracle. Ergonomics at the height: all switches are conveniently and logically located, they are easy to use. The accelerator is easy to feel, and the starter handle and switch are combined into a single control element. For beginners, a lot of visual pictograms are stamped right on the case, which can greatly facilitate the operation of the instrument at first. Unfortunately, there is no vibration damping system. Part of the problem can be corrected by purchasing special gloves, but for longer work it is still better to purchase something more serious. But the Partner chainsaw, reviews of which are very favorable, is perfect for working in summer cottages.
Unlike the products of other companies, it is very easy to unscrew the air filter: it is fastened with just three bolts, and the filter material can be easily cleaned. Even after a long downtime, the saw was excellent and the “fly-in” started. There is a “suction” function, which the Partner chainsaw (the reviews speak for themselves) owes its easy start.
The volume of the engine is 36 cm 3 , it can produce up to 2 hp (1.3 kW), and the torque is always in excess. The volume of the gas tank and oil tank is 400 ml and 200 ml, respectively, and thanks to the transparent plastic cases you can easily control the amount of liquid. The standard tire length that comes with the kit is 350 mm. You should not think that this length is too small: the engineers balance the tool perfectly, so this is exactly the size of the tire that will be most comfortable to work with.
If the engine starts to hold up poorly, in most cases the clogged fuel filter is to blame. It should be remembered that the plastic on the starter is fragile enough: it is undesirable to use it at a temperature below 15 degrees Celsius. The saw is quite “clean”. So, the fuel mixture older than two weeks needs to be drained, and the tank rinsed with clean gasoline. The air filter needs to be cleaned more often, and also not to be lazy to break through lubricant channels of the tire from blockages. Given that the cost of such an instrument is not more than $ 200, it’s difficult to call it a disadvantage.
The main disadvantage is only that the saw cannot work for more than several hours in a row, and it is definitely not recommended to wave it all day. However, given the complete absence of an anti-vibration system, "Partner" 351 chainsaw (and similar models) does not completely adjust to such hard work.