Time for Pruning with Your Chain Saw!
Article brought to you by Stihl and Husqvarna Chain Saws
Pruning is important to help to keep trees and shrubs healthy and to have a pleasing shape and this time of year, when they are dormant, is an excellent time to do it. The trees and plants that benefit from pruning now are the deciduous ones [...]
Homelite Chain Saws Recalled
If you are buying a used Homelite chainsaw or already own one please be aware that chain saws with the following model numbers have been recalled by the manufacturer. UT10514, UT10516, UT10517, UT10518, UT10520, UT10540, UT10560 and UT10918. Chain saws that are affected were manufactured between Nov 2007 and Aug 2008. The date of manufacture [...]
Husqvarna and Stihl - the Benefits of Chain Saw Innovation
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Stihl and Husqvarna are recognised as the top world producers of quality chain saws. Both companies have their loyal followers and there is an ongoing rivalry between the companies for the right to call themselves the top company.
Stihl has achieved high accolades in recent years with [...]
Husqvarna - World leader in Chain Saws
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The world’s largest producer of chain saws, lawn mowers and portable gardening equipment, Husqvarna is also a leader in the production of cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction industry. The company was founded in 1689 in Sweden and is represented in more than 100 [...]
Stihl Chain Saws for Quality and Reliability
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Stihl is one of the most trusted brands in chain saws in the world. Created by Andreas Stihl, a Swiss engineer he founded the Stihl company in 1926 in Germany to manufacture team boiler systems. His patent for “Cutoff Chainsaw for Electric Power” was filed that [...]
Choosing a Chain Saw - What to Look For
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Types of Chainsaws
Chain saws are available in electric and gas powered models.
Gas Powered
Gas powered chain saws have 2-stroke engines and are the most powerful chain saws. They require mixing gas and oil before use, have a pull cord start and need more maintenance than electric [...]
Chain Saw Safety Measures
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Be Prepared
Before you use a chain saw always read the operators manual and, if possible, find someone experienced in operating a chain saw to give you some training. Familiarise yourself with the recommended procedures for operating the saw safely before you start. Do not rely on [...]