Which beginner chainsaw?

[Ella]

The first saw I used was a MS341. Wouldnt reccomend that you do the same.

I got on very well with the MS230 when I first started - light enough to manouver with ease, powerful enough for any tasks a beginner should carry out, and not so powerful that you cant control the kick-back easily. Also it will still be a useful saw once youve got good, while imo you cant really say the same for a 181.

[Jonny5]

Hi all, I've acquired an 038av super (converted to magnum 72cc) courtesy of ebay. I bought it as a long-term investment and for use should the job require it. This is my first petrol chainsaw and I'm very much a beginner. It weighs more than I thought it would, and probably more than the equivalent new model, but starts easily and is in good condition. How do I find out how old it is in case I need spare parts? There's a serial number below the kickback guard mounting: 119439859

 

Are the first 4 digits the month and year it was built?

 

Many thanks, Jon-Paul.

[lendahand]

Iv'e just spotted the perfect saw on ebay; Danarm Vintage Chainsaw on eBay (end time 14-Oct-10 20:09:03 BST)

[Jonny5]

Iv'e just spotted the perfect saw on ebay; Danarm Vintage Chainsaw on eBay (end time 14-Oct-10 20:09:03 BST)

 

That Danarm one looks like a beauty! Bit big and cumbersome though.

[Big J]

That Danarm one looks like a beauty! Bit big and cumbersome though.

 

My fingers are going white and tingling just looking at that old beast!

[TArrryan]

Bought a brand new MS361 for my first saw about a week after i got my license and one day before I was made redundant!!

[lendahand]

My fingers are going white and tingling just looking at that old beast!

 

You used to be able to hear one several villages away, it would give you arms like Arnie, and if you smoked you would'nt need to light up for a week!