Choosing a model of a non-professional chainsaw for working in the garden

The chainsaw is an indispensable tool when shaping the crown of old trees. With its help, you can quickly remove dried branches. Chainsaws are also used to clear the garden of old trees and prepare firewood for the winter.

Non-professional chainsaws are not designed for continuous use. The fuel filter of the chainsaw must be replaced before winter operation. The engine is well warmed up before each start.

Consider several models of chainsaws from different manufacturers. Let's compare their cost and design features.

Chainsaw Stihl 180

Chainsaw Stihl 180 supplied in two versions. The cost of a tool in a metal case is higher than that of a chainsaw in a plastic case.

The lid in both versions is made of high quality carbon plastic. It protects the spark plug and the chainsaw engine from coarse sawdust and dust particles. The advantage of this model is that the back cover is very easy to remove. Therefore, it is possible to fix the spark plug or chain without using a spark plug wrench. On the back wall of the chainsaw body there is a fuel control lever. In the first position of the regulator, the internal primer of the chainsaw turns on and fuel is pumped into the engine. When the lever is in the middle position, the chainsaw engine starts. To finish the job, you need to move the throttle control lever to the upper position.

Chainsaw Husqvarna 137

Housing chainsaws Husqvarna 137 made of plastic. The bar of this tool is rated for 72 links. The disadvantage of this chainsaw is that the fuel supply system is made of plastic. Since the engine of the chainsaw is two-stroke, you need to mix gasoline and oil. The fuel mixture thickens at low temperatures, so there is a risk of ripping the plastic gear of the fuel pump during operation. This is a common breakdown when using chainsaws with a two-stroke engine and a plastic fuel pump.

Chainsaw Partners 350

The Partners 350 chainsaw is not designed for long-term use. The body is made of high-strength plastic, like all the internal parts of the chainsaw. This tool has a primer to make it easier to start the engine in cold weather. Another plus is the carburetor adjustment function. It helps a lot when fine-tuning the chainsaw after repair.

The disadvantage of this chainsaw is the lack of amortization of the handles. The Partners 350 grip is attached directly to the body, not through a shock absorber. Hands get tired with prolonged work.

If you compare this chainsaw with a tool from Stihl, then its weight is much less.