It may sound simple, but some of the best advice I can offer you is stick to the brands you have heard of. More and more brands of garden machinery are appearing, which is great, but what happens when you need spare parts? At least with well know brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, McCulloch and Ryobi, you know there are many dealers out there who can help you if you need a new chain or bar.
There are many different classes of chainsaw depending on its type of use. Chainsaws will mainly fall in to three main categories: Domestic, Semi-Professional and Professional. Different brands have different classifications; for example, Husqvarna have three classes which are: Homeowner, Landowner and Professional. If you are using a chainsaw for chopping logs and firewood, then you wouldn't need to buy a professional chainsaw (unless you wanted to). On the other hand, if you are using the machine for 6 hours a day, then a domestic chainsaw is not what you want.
Petrol Chainsaws
As a general rule with petrol chainsaws, the higher the chainsaw's cc the more ‘grunt' the chainsaw will have. Domestic chainsaws will generally have an engine between 30-40cc and bar lengths can vary between 12-18 inches. Do use common sense though, if you choose to have a chainsaw with an 18” bar, then make sure the engine cc is nearer 40 than 30cc. Semi-Professional chainsaws will have a similar bar size, but their engines will generally have an engine between 40-50cc.
Husqvarna chainsaws
Husqvarna chainsaws fit in to one of three categories – Home owner, Land owner and Professional. The home owner chainsaws from Husqvarna are what we class as the top of the range domestic chainsaws, perfect for chopping firewood, felling small trees and pruning larger trees. The most popular of these models include the Husqvarna 236 chainsaw and the Husqvarna 240 chainsaw. These petrol chainsaws are lighter than the semi-professional range and therefore easier to handle.
The land owner range of Husqvarna petrol chainsaws are semi-professional chainsaws that are designed for the more demanding domestic user or in a semi professional capacity. These chainsaws tend to have a more powerful engine, a heavier duty engine and other features like a three piece crankshaft. The most popular semi-professional Husqvarna chainsaws include the Husqvarna 435 and the Husqvarna 440e chainsaw.
The professional range of Husqvarna petrol chainsaws are the top of the range chainsaws from Husqvarna. These professional petrol chainsaws are high powered, exceptionally well built chainsaws that are designed to maximise uptime through features like air purification and quick and easy maintenance. You should find the professional chainsaws have reduced vibration figures. Popular professional chainsaws include the Husqvarna 365 chainsaw
Electric Chainsaws
If you are unable to start a petrol chainsaw then fear not, the great range of electric chainsaws means the domestic user can still prune, fell and chop their wood. The Bosch and Black & Decker electric chainsaws are perfect for the tasks around the home. They require no starting and they are emission free. We have a range of premium electric chainsaws from Husqvarna and these are powerful electric chainsaws with either a 14” or 16” bar.
Cordless Chainsaws
If you don't want the hassle of having to pull start a petrol chainsaw and you don't want the worry of trailing an electric cable, then why not consider a cordless chainsaw. The Black & Decker cordless chainsaw is perfect for around the home use, and for the more demanding user, there is the new 36v Lithium-Ion Bosch cordless chainsaw that provides the performance you would normally expect from a petrol chainsaw
Chainsaw Safety Equipment
chainsaw safety equipment and common sense are essential when using a chainsaw. Eye protection is a must, but also consider items like chainsaw trousers, which will stall the chainsaw's chain if they are cut, and if you are working under trees, then a hard hat might be needed. Husqvarna have also released a chainsaw safety DVD that is extremely useful if you are an occasional user of the chainsaw and you want to refresh your memory with the safety aspects. You should always operate a chainsaw with two hands, and when cutting, you should always keep the chainsaw between your legs which keeps your legs clear of the line of cut. You should always keep your body clear of the chainsaw chain to avoid injury and kickback.
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