Each happy owner of a house in a suburban or rural area is well aware of all the difficulties that may lie in wait for him if the need arises to “curb” the overgrown trees on the site. As a rule, a gasoline tool is used to solve such a problem, but is it possible to use electric saws, which are much cheaper in operation than their "colleagues"? Despite a somewhat biased attitude towards them, they are successfully used by many owners.
Unfortunately, the negative attitude towards them is largely due to the fact that such models are not designed for continuous operation for any long time. Of course, a professional tool of this class can work longer, but the difference with household varieties is still calculated in minutes. So the idea of using electric saws for professional felling is inherently unconstructive.
These devices differ in the typical chain pitch: 0.325 dm, 0.375 dm and 0.404 dm. The higher this figure, the fastercut even the thickest tree trunk. However, if you are skilled in sawing technology, you will definitely prefer a smaller pitch chain, as it will allow you to get a clean and neat cut, even if it takes more time.
Ordinary electric saws can develop power up to 2.1 kW. Recently, varieties with a longitudinal arrangement of the engine have appeared. By the way, it is these saws that professional carpenters and joiners need to choose, since it is very convenient to work with this tool “on the air”. In particular, you will clearly appreciate the advantages of a longitudinal arrangement when building a house.
Unlike petrol saws, electric saws are extremely sensitive to improper chain tension. If it is pulled, the working tire will quickly overheat. Needless to say, this is fraught with the failure of the entire saw, not to mention the rapid wear of the teeth. If it is tightened poorly, then it is even more dangerous: the sudden jamming of the tire in a tree, followed by a chain break, is bad for the he alth (and number) of fingers. Of course, normal electric saws are always equipped with protective covers and an engine brake, but they will not protect against a break.
By the way, you don't need to "be led" by the exhortations of sellers who are persistently trying to hand you a saw with manual tension adjustment (without the use of tools). On the basis of practical use, the builders came to the conclusion that such a mechanism is quite capricious and poorly suited for everyday use.
Having listed the main disadvantages that an electric saw for wood may surprise you with, let's move on to listing its advantages.
- Firstly, there are sockets almost everywhere.
- Electric tools can be carried freely on public transport.
- Given the complete absence of exhaust gases, it can be used even in a residential area.
- There is no preparation for work: after connecting to the outlet, you can immediately start sawing.
- Even mobility is no longer a hindrance, as a large number of cordless tools have appeared in recent years.
Thus, a hand-held electric circular or chain saw will become your faithful and reliable assistant in the household.
