If you have at least once faced the need for professional felling, cutting lumber or something like that, then you are well aware that amateur-class chainsaws are not suitable for such cases at all. Having worked as a cheap "Chinese" without any anti-vibration system, you will curse everything in the world in a couple of hours. The only tool that is ideal for such purposes is the Echo professional chainsaw.
The power of this kind of saw is not less than 2 l / s, and the resource is equal to several thousand hours. They can work "from dusk to dawn" without the risk of overheating or failure of the motor. Saws of this class are distinguished by some "chips". These include a high-quality anti-vibration system, excellent balance and an ideal ratio of engine power and tire length. For example, the Echo 350 chainsaw is distinguished by all these indicators.
By the way, the last factor is rarely paid attention to when buying, but in vain, because if the tirelong with an insufficiently powerful engine, then such a tool can sit firmly in a tree. And if you add to this the disgusting work of the inertial brake on cheap saws (which have such an incorrect ratio), then you will get an almost guaranteed failure of the unit.
In our conditions, the key to choosing any instrument is almost always its cost. But in the case of professional chain saws, this will not work, power, weight, as well as other aspects of working with this tool that can save your wallet and he alth are important. That is why we will tell you how to make a choice.
Let's start with power, which is often the main parameter. Many people think that buying a saw should be with a "margin". But it's not. In the case of a gasoline tool, buying a model that has excess kW is contraindicated. The fact is that using the saw "at half strength" will inevitably lead to its premature wear. In addition, for excess power, you simply overpay money in vain. But insufficient indicators of this parameter are even worse. You will have to constantly press on the saw, pushing it through the material with force. Of course, the Echo chainsaw is a fairly reliable tool, but even it cannot survive such extreme use.
Unfortunately, to this day, buyers practically do not attach importance to ergonomic indicators, but in vain. You can talk for a long time about the differences in saws in weight, about the presence or absence of rubber pads on the handles. But that's allsubjective, and much depends on whether you are comfortable working with the tool or not. To find out exactly this fact, you will have to take it in your hands, feel all the switches and buttons, in practice checking the convenience of their use.
By the way, do not forget that the “clean” Echo chainsaw will seem lighter, much heavier after filling all the technical fluids. So if you have at least some doubts about this parameter, then it’s better to look for an easier tool. As for the anti-vibration system, it is unfairly considered to belong exclusively to professional saws. This is not so, because even if you often encounter the need to cut down branches, you will quickly appreciate all its advantages.
When choosing a tool, pay attention to its package. A normal manufacturer will attach a spare chain, bar, sprocket, and a manual with valuable operating tips to their products. Sometimes it is worth reading so as not to fill your brand new saw with diesel fuel. By the way, the Echo chainsaw is rather “capricious” in this regard, preferring only high-quality high-octane gasoline.
It is unacceptable to buy some cheap 0.32-pitch Husqvarna expecting to "plug" a 0.4-pitch chain from a Stihl or other professional saw into it. A big step is a sign of a powerful engine. By putting such a chain on a low-power, amateur saw, you will get constant slips when sawing, huge consumption of gasoline and oil, as well as instant engine wear. The same can be saidand about the length of the working tire. It should be noted that you can buy a professional saw with a set of tires of different lengths, but you can’t put a long shank on a cheap tool. In this case, there is a gross violation of the ratio of engine power and the length of the cutting surface.
As you can see, choosing a petrol tool is not an easy task. But it's worth it, because the Echo chainsaw, the prices for which will pleasantly surprise you, can become your faithful assistant in the household.
