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What is the safest chainsaw for a beginner?


Ty Unnos
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Hi All

 

I am just getting started and am doing my CS30/31 in the new year.

 

I have been looking into getting my first chainsaw.

 

What I cannot decide on is what size saw is right for a complete beginner.

 

The advise on this forum seems to be something like an MS260 or 346XP as a good start.

 

My problem is that when I go into the local chainsaw place and ask about a 346XP they look at me like I am mad and try and sell me a non-pro saw.

 

Would I be better off with a 30cc or 40cc saw to begin with and then work up to a 50-60cc saw once I know what I am doing.

 

Is a lighter / less powerful saw going to be safer? Easier to handle? Less likely to kick? Do less damage if it does!

 

I will not be climbing but will be doing plenty of coppice work and hedge laying so a small saw might not be a complete waste as I could have a second saw for felling.

 

What do you reckon?

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Depends if you intend to learn for say 1 year and then upgrade or to buy a saw now and keep it for three years. As a starter the MS 170 0r 180 or Husky 141, if you want to buy and keep then the MS260 or Husky 346 are fine machines, if you dont have spare cash then the Husky 345 is a good saw IMO.

 

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Hey, welcome to the forum. When i did my 30/31 there was a guy who had a stihl ms230. The instructor looked at him gone out when he saw it. We all turned up with brand new 346's and felt like kings, but the 230 did a brilliant job!! Sounded alot more powerful than it was. If you are considering these kind of saws then the money sounds like it won't be a problem. I would go for a more pro build saw, the 346/260/261 would be ideal. Personally, if i was looking at a 50cc class then i would opt for the new ms261. A bit heavier than the 260, but way better air filtration, new technology engine and bang up to date. the 260, although it is a proven workhorse is a 20 year old design. I would definately go for a 50cc pro class saw with a 15inch bar. :)

 

hth.

 

Good luck with your 30/31, i really enjoyed doing mine!

 

Cheers, david.

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Don't go for a non pro saw I spent £150 on one thinking when I have earned a bit of money from it I would buy a better one, I sold it after 4 months just had no guts and frustrating to use. and yes its the user not the chainsaw that is dangerous

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