Ryobi RCS5145B 51cc Petrol Chainsaw

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There’s no chance you’ll accidentally slice through the cord – which can happen a lot with mains powered chainsaws! When working with powerful petrol powered machines, it’s essential that you’re fit enough to operate them. The working environment can also have a big impact on your safety. Ensure you have a clear working space, and if you’re chopping logs they should be held in place.

Thanks to its size, as well as its narrower bar, I found this chainsaw to be much easier to manoeuvre than many of the others. If I needed to prune a tall tree and had to take a chainsaw up a ladder with me, then this (or the Husqvarna that I also tested) is probably the one that I would choose. The only downside, compared to the Husqvarna, was the weight of this machine. At 6.5kg, it’s pretty heavy, but this is compensated by the fact that it has a larger engine and longer bar (and lower price tag…!).

Again, in terms of both performance and power, there wasn’t really a significant difference between the P1PE and the Hyundai. The P1PE was able to neatly slice through trunks that were roughly 102 cm (40”) in diameter, yet it handled smaller branches just as well too. I found this chainsaw to be comfortable and easy to use. At 7kg, it is noticeably heavier than some of the others that I reviewed, but this is down to its large engine and long bar. If you’d prefer something lighter and easier on the arms, you’d need to sacrifice one of these. You are not limited to only certain areas. Unlike mains powered machines, you can move around the garden freely

Assembling a cordless chainsaw isn’t too difficult, even if you’ve never used a chainsaw before. This Ryobi cordless chainsaw can be put together without any tools needed at all, which makes the process so simple. When it comes to power and durability, petrol chainsaws simply can’t be beaten. However, the right chainsaw depends a lot on the task at hand. Now onto the part that could potentially be a dealbreaker for many – the price. This was the most expensive of the five chainsaws that I tested, even though it was the smallest both in terms of bar size and engine power. It doesn’t come with any spare parts either, although a maintenance toolkit has been included. Instead, the higher cost is attributed to the quality of the parts used to produce this chainsaw, as well as the Husqvarna name. As part of the Ryobi 36V MAX POWER system of outdoor cordless tools for the garden, the Ryobi RY36CSX40B-0 36V Cordless 40cm Brushless Chainsaw is ideal for felling small trees, trimming branches and cutting logs for firewood. The RYOBI 38cc 18”/45cm chainsaw is a great asset to home-owners who have mature trees in their yards, or need to prepare firewood for winter fires or camping. This petrol-powered model provides the torque and runtime needed to see off some of the biggest jobs. Maintaining your RYOBI 38cc...

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The weight of your chainsaw will be measured in kilograms, and this will directly impact the ease of use.

In terms of design, this chainsaw boasts everything that you’d expect from a high-end chainsaw. It has a 50 cm (20”) bar, making it suitable for professional use too, and its trigger, on/off button, primer bubble, and choke button are all positioned for convenient access. It even comes with its own carry bag – granted, this isn’t a huge deal, but for someone like myself who often carries chainsaws around, having a carry bag is definitely convenient. The first step is to ensure you’re wearing the right clothing. Protective clothing such as appropriate trousers, ear defenders and a helmet are essential. Petrol powered models are very loud and can damage your hearing if used for too long. Automatic chain lubrication adjusts oil flow depending on the task you’re doing, although you can adjust this manually too if you’d preferThe first thing that stands out about the design of this chainsaw is the length of its bar. At 36 cm (14”), it’s significantly smaller than some of the others that I tested, but this could very well be all you need for the tasks that you have lined up for your chainsaw. Husqvarna also incorporated a number of clever design features into this chainsaw, such as the combined choke/stop control that enables you to easily start the machine from either cold or hot. Sturdy boots are a must, and you should avoid wearing loose trailing clothing which could get caught on something. Most of the chainsaws that I tested took about ten minutes to assemble, and this one was no exception. You do waste a bit of time unravelling the chain, but, when it comes to removing and replacing the side panel (so that you can fit the bar and chain), Husqvarna made things more convenient by positioning the screw for this at the front, rather than the side, of the unit. Electric Heater Accessories Gas Cylinder Storage Gas Heater Accessories Propane/Butane Hoses and Regulators