New kit! what have you bought?

[kram]

5 hours ago, Muddy42 said:

 

I have been using one for a while.  Its amazingly powerful and can go through 6 inch logs at a push.  Great for clearing paths or for keeping in the truck for in an emergency.  If you force the chain or pinch the bar, it can throw a chain, but you soon learn how to work with it.  Ive now taken the guard off.

I'd guess you have the previous DUC150? This UC029 has only been released this week and very few shops seem to be stocking it. The power has increased consdierably, doubled, on this one.

Guard should be coming off first thing for any competent chainsaw user.

 

Edited Monday at 21:28 by kram

[Muddy42]

10 hours ago, kram said:

I'd guess you have the previous DUC150? This UC029 has only been released this week and very few shops seem to be stocking it. The power has increased consdierably, doubled, on this one.

Guard should be coming off first thing for any competent chainsaw user.

 

 

Sorry yes.  You are totally right, I have the older 18v LXT version not the 40v XGT version. It looks identical, but with double the power it will be awesome.  Yes taking the guard off makes it much handier to use.  

 

As above my only slight niggle is the bar attachment on the LXT.  Its a bit plasticy and the chain can run loose if you are hard on the saw.  I'm not going to do anything now, but in my mind if it breaks or gets any worse, I'll replace the plastic bolt with a wing nut and a large washer. 

 

[Stere]

Makita does use  mL for some reason....

 

 

 

 

 

 

I see most china models   don't have the "top knob" second hand rest....like the makitas etc

 

 

 

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Product Safety Report for Seesil Cordless Mini Chainsaw presenting a serious risk of...

 

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The product presents a serious risk of injuries to the user as chainsaws are required to be fitted with at least two handles to provide safe control. There was no secondary handle fitted, with no obvious provision for one to be attached. The user may use their other free hand to stabilise what they are cutting, and should the chainsaw slip, they could cut or injure themselves.

 

But  if going down the HS path dont  chainsaws also need chain breaks?

 

 

I can see why they  added a  guard  as that  top hand rest is exposed   close to the chain, but its no good if you cant do undercuts...

 

 

Take care if one handing etc.  . 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited Tuesday at 08:39 by Stere

[kram]

Got these yesterday at a good price from local climbing wall. Second pic was from managers personal stash, he hoards kit and hes been told he has to sell some!