best top handle chain saw?

[muttley9050]

I used a top handle on the ground last week, never got fined though:p

[Quercus-90]

I'd rather ring up 8 inch diameter logs with a 201 than an 088 (which is allowed)

 

Nobody said buy and 88, they said buy a sensible ground saw you can use on the ground and in the tree, it is up to a£2000 fine if caught using a top handle on the ground and his dad won't be able to buy one from most dealers without producing a 39 ticket,

 

 

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Mate of mine bought a 201t purely for cutting up logs after I told him to just buy a rear handle saw...... Well ill see if I can find the pictures of the back if his hand, should be enough to prove HS point why too handle saws are dangerous if used incorrectly on the ground.

 

 

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[TREE-SURGEON-ESSEX]

Been using top handles for 10 years and the t540 is my preferred one, 200t seam to last a year before running crap, 201 has no mid range guts when chogging 12inch wood.

 

the 540 does need a throttle up when cold, takes 10 seconds.

 

dont like the chain cover bolt imo totally shite only half screws on.

 

very nice vibration dampening.

 

fuel tank level window, actually useful.

 

dont like the strop clip looks weak but has not failed.

 

the under side of the chainsaw looks like it can wear out fast, due to plastics.

 

when you remove the chaincover you have to reset the tension every time on the stihl it dont need resetting.

 

the stop button is crap always need to push it many times which is dangerous imo.

 

air filter remains cleaner than stihl for alot lot longer.

 

dont like having to oil the sprocket , the stihl dont need it.

 

so theres my review its top of the list but it has its niggles. I have a 200,540,201 and use each full time so its a valid opinion.

[Mat]

Yes and it was wrong then.

 

Sure its against HSE recommendation and you could be protected (as a guy was in a previous thread) but it would require a great deal more than just using an 020, two handed on the ground for the HSE to even contemplate prosecuting you.

 

To suggest that there is a fine of £2000 for the offence of using a top handle saw on the ground is ridiculous.

 

+1

 

Another example of HSE fantasy land.

 

You are NOT going to cop a £2K fine for using a Top handled saw on the ground.

 

The worst you will get is a prohibition notice. Most likely you will get an improvement notice.

 

And even then, it is only in a 'work' situation. The HSE can't touch you for ANYTHING you do in the privacy of your home / garden.

 

If you 'instructor' / 'assessor' / 'college' has stated this £2K rubbish, I would be seriously be concerned about the standard of all the other info you have been given as part of your training.

 

You may not be able get a 'topper' from a main dealer, or possibly mail order, but you can pick them up as easy as you like from your average small dealer.

 

been there, tried it.

[likeitorlumpit]

+1

 

Another example of HSE fantasy land.

 

You are NOT going to cop a £2K fine for using a Top handled saw on the ground.

 

The worst you will get is a prohibition notice. Most likely you will get an improvement notice.

 

And even then, it is only in a 'work' situation. The HSE can't touch you for ANYTHING you do in the privacy of your home / garden.

 

If you 'instructor' / 'assessor' / 'college' has stated this £2K rubbish, I would be seriously be concerned about the standard of all the other info you have been given as part of your training.

 

You may not be able get a 'topper' from a main dealer, or possibly mail order, but you can pick them up as easy as you like from your average small dealer.

 

been there, tried it.

 

Just wonder what my insurers would say if a member of staff hurt themselves using a topper on the ground. Methinks they probably would say- no payout. Anyone know different please advise. slight derail.

Anyway 200t or 201t- haven't tried any other:001_smile:

[Mat]

Just wonder what my insurers would say if a member of staff hurt themselves using a topper on the ground. Methinks they probably would say- no payout. Anyone know different please advise. slight derail.

Anyway 200t or 201t- haven't tried any other:001_smile:

 

Well, I guess your staff would be at work, which is different from the 'domestic situation'.

 

There is nothing to suggest the saw of the OP will be used at work.....

 

my parents have generously decided to buy me one for my christmas present any suggestions

 

husky sthil timber wolf

 

all reviews welcome weight usability strengths weakness common faults

value for money reliability cheers in advance

 

Its a Christmas present.

 

I hope to get 'the sound of music' for Christmas. and some slippers. and some quality street.

 

I do not intend to use ANY of these at work!

[Mat]

Just wonder what my insurers would say if a member of staff hurt themselves using a topper on the ground. Methinks they probably would say- no payout. Anyone know different please advise. slight derail.

Anyway 200t or 201t- haven't tried any other:001_smile:

 

If a member of you staff injures themselves at work, your insurance company will only need to make a payout if the injured party makes a civil claim for damages.

 

even then.....

 

first it will be necessary for the injured party to demonstrate that you had a duty of care, it will also need to be demonstrated that the duty was breached, and that some form of loss was incurred.

 

The court will then thrash about to work out what level of compensation is fitting.

 

Finally the injured party will only be awarded the percentage of the award that is considered to be NOT their fault. (if its taken to be half the workers fault, they only get half the payout).

 

The insurance company does not get the option to 'not pay out'.

 

:-)

[CJM]

Mate of mine bought a 201t purely for cutting up logs after I told him to just buy a rear handle saw...... Well ill see if I can find the pictures of the back if his hand, should be enough to prove HS point why too handle saws are dangerous if used incorrectly on the ground.

 

 

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Ok so I'm guessing your mate was using this top handle with one hand on the deck because I can't see how he could of cut his hand if he wasn't using the saw correctly. I hope your mate recovers I wouldn't wish a chainsaw injury on anyone, but using any saw incorrectly is going to increase the risk of injury top hand or not

Edited November 3, 2013 by CJM

[Mark Bolam]

He would have been holding cord with his left and cutting it into logs with his right. Seen it loads of times.

It's quick.

And it's stupid.

[H-A]

All types of power saw are dangerous, there was a guy who lives near me a couple of years ago, trimmed the top of close boarded fence with a skill saw.

Saw kicked ran across his face, took out an eye cut through his cheek bone.

Electric circular saws can be bought by anyone, next time you go in a joiners shop, spot how many digits are trimmed or missing.

 

I do find it a little strange that is harder for me to buy a top handled saw, than to buy a shot gun.

 

There will always be accidents with chainsaws top or rear handle, usually it is a stupid mistake, tiredness lack of concentration. Should the sale of all chainsaws to uncertified users be banned? If so where do you stop, should all power tools be only sold to and used by certified users?

 

Electric planers create their fair share of carnage, I take more care using a jointer planer than a chainsaw, and pushing wood through a large band saw makes me concentrate.

 

H-A