Electric chain saw, which one to choose for construction and summer cottages?
Sooner or later, every owner of a summer cottage or private backyard decides to buy a chain saw. It depends on many factors whether to choose a gasoline or, better, an electric chain saw. We will cover electric saws, layout, use, maintenance. The choice of instrument is yours.
Scope of use of the chain saw
Gasoline saws are more expensive, they are not tied to the network, they are noisy and still spoil the air with exhaust.
How to choose electric chain saws for chores:
- sawing logs into chocks;
- cutting of boards, slabs, beams, wood waste;
- the formation of the crown of trees.
If mains electricity is available, street work will not bother neighbors. Cutting with an electric saw can be carried out in an enclosed space, there is no exhaust gas. One taboo - working in dampness or rain is strictly prohibited. Which electric chain saw to choose in terms of power and layout depends on its purpose. If you have to work occasionally and not for long, you need to buy a saw for household needs. If woodworking is a profession, a different tool will be required.
Construction tool manufacturers
For a long time and firmly leaders in the production of chain saws are companies Makita, Bosh, Stihl, Champion. Their products are more ergonomic and easier to use. What kind of electric chain saw to choose for an amateur - we recommend, Champion, worthy and inexpensive.
Makita and Bosch compete in the ratings of the best products of this category. Both produce high-end professional and amateur models.
But the implementation of innovations, interlocks, electronics is developed as know-how at these sites. Chainsaw selection is not limited to the listed companies. Following the eminent brands, the production of saws was mastered and the companies Interskol, Zenit, Forte, Efco have achieved good performance, this is not a complete list of manufacturers. You should know by what indicators to choose a tool.
Technical indicators of electric saws
Engine power is a determining factor in choosing an electric chain saw. Working outside the city and in the country there is no guarantee that 220 V is stable in the network. The tool cannot work at full capacity, overheats and may fail prematurely. Therefore, you need to use a stabilizer or buy a more powerful device. The more powerful the saw, the more expensive and heavier it is.
It is customary to consider household appliances with a power of up to 2 kW, higher - a professional tool. It is necessary to select the power of the device according to the network condition.
Body layout depending on the location of the engine. Take a closer look at the saw line. If the product is narrow and long, the motor is located along the axis, the balance is excellent, you can work tirelessly for a long time. A universal device due to the longitudinal position of the engine. The installed conical adapter makes the device more expensive by several thousand
Cross-cut the saw becomes shorter for the same bar length. This is an amateur version of the instrument. He perfectly saws wood and everything from top to bottom. It is convenient for professionals to work with such a compact device when assembling a rafter structure. Which chain saw to choose according to the layout needs to be decided, keeping in mind that the longitudinal saw will last 2 times longer.
Do not operate an electric tool outdoors in wet weather. Always hold the saw with both hands. Do not be distracted by conversation while cutting, be attentive.
The longer the bar, the thicker the log will be cut. It will cost more. For household use, the best version of the canvas is 30-40 cm.
For comfortable and safe work, you need the following equipment:
- chain brake;
- motor overheating protection;
- smooth start;
- engine brake.
You cannot buy a saw if it does not have a lock against accidental start-up. This is counterfeit!
Tips for choosing a saw from a professional
If it is planned to build a house from round timber, then the arsenal should include gasoline and an electric saw. Each tool is designed for its own sector of work. How to choose a chain saw:
- After choosing a model, ask if there is a service center in your area for servicing products with consumables, spare parts. Read reviews not about the company, but about the work of your brand tool. Make sure the manual is not a photocopy, a normal typographic copy.
- The saw should lie comfortably in your hands, not cause discomfort;
- The more powerful the saw, the greater the hope that the voltage drop will not interfere with the work.
- The saw of the middle farmer class is the most reliable option, intermediate between the professional and the amateur. Electric saws are cheaper, easier to operate, and allow you to work in a closed circuit.
Instrument Care Tips
Please note that the engine may overheat from increased load. The reason is that oil does not leak out to lubricate the chain. It is necessary before work and during the process to check the oil flow to the chain and its level. It is easy to check the flow - position the cutter along a strip of newsprint or cardboard and start the saw. If microspray from the chain has left an oil beam on the newspaper, it means that the oil is coming in. Use recommended or mineral oil.
Before work, check all fastening bolts, oil level in the reservoir. If the saw is taken out of cold storage, it must lie at room temperature for at least 2 days so that condensation from the windings evaporates.
A sharp chain is believed to determine the performance of the saw. At first, the saw enters the wood effortlessly, then you start leaning on it. And you just need to sharpen it with a special device, a file or a file. If you don't know how to sharpen, put in a new one, and hand this over to the knife grinder in the nearest kiosk.
Remember, a dull chain is not only a stress on your hands, but also on the engine! Store the chain in oil for long breaks.
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