The whirr o the chainsaw is a common sound at the moment as trees and branches are converted into logs for the wood burner or fire.
A neat little chainsaw is a really handy tool in any gardener’s armoury for felling branches and small trees or even cutting back the bases of overgrown hedges.
And needless to say they make great gifts as the chainsaw is one of those essential pieces of equipment for most gardeners.
So here are three neat little chainsaws, all easy to use and safe as long as you’re sensible.
The first is the Greenworks 24v Cordless 25cm Chainsaw (20097AT) is light as it has no petrol engine, but has plenty of power by using the latest battery technology.
It will give you 20 full cuts on one charge, will cope happily with branch lopping or log cutting and is very simple to use as it weighs only 3.6 kg.
Automatic chain lubrication and very simple chain tensioning are features as is the lock off switch and a protecting hand guard.
Battery and charger are included in the price of £119.95 – the maker’s recommended retail price is £199.95.
And you also receive totally free a chainsaw helmet with ear defender and visor. There are special prices on chain oil, replacement chains and special working gloves.
It is delivered free the next working day and there is a two year warranty from Greenworks.
Einhell is a major German manufacturing company which produces excellent garden machinery and this chainsaw is a great bargain as it comes with a host of extras.
The Einhell BG-PC 1235 Petrol Chain Saw with Free Starter Kit is exclusive to us and is currently on special offer.
The perfect little sawis ideal for felling small trees and trimming back branches it comes with a valuable starter it of safety helmet with visor and ear muffs, safety gloves, replacement chain, carrying bag and fuel mixing bottle.
Together this equipment would cost £100.
A 37.2 cc engine gives plenty of power and is easy to start and the chain whizzes round at 19 metres per second.
The chain bar has a sprocket nose for a longer life and greater efficiency and the clutch keeps the engine running and stops it stalling at peak torque.
The chain bar is automatically lubricated and the machine is comfortable to use with a good anti-vibration system.
It has a two year warranty from Einhell and we deliver it free the next working day. It costs £139.95, a saving of £120 on the maker’s recommended retail price.
And finally one from a leading Italian manufacturer.
The Oleo-Mac GS-350 Pro Petrol Chainsaw with Free Starter Pack, currently on exclusive special offer comes from a leading Italian manufacturer and has a 38.9 cc petrol engine.
The 35 cm – 14 in- guide bar makes it suitable for small scale felling, branch lopping and cutting up logs.
A 38.9 cc engine is reliable and very efficient and has instructions printed on the body of the machine a really handy feature.
Transparent chain oil and fuel tanks are another really handy feature and there is a really good anti-vibration system. Plus there is an inertia chain brake and hand guard.
This saw comes with a safety helmet with ear muffs and visor, safety gloves, two stroke oilm chain oil and a fuel mixing bottle.
It costs £179.95 compared with the maker’s recommended retail price of £289.95, has a three year warranty and free next working day delivery.
Remember to keep an eye on our blogs for more hints on what to buy the gardener this Christmas.
