Stihl GS 461 - concrete chainsaw

[justo7]

The STIHL GS 461 concrete saw | STIHL

 

Currently our landscapers use Stihl cut-off saw. I mentioned this GS 461 to our lead landscaper and he asked me if a cert of competency was needed. My first response was yes but then thinking about it CS31 is tree specific. Does anyone know if there is a course or talks of one for concrete chainsaws or if it's unnecessary? Our concerns are for people's safety, also for insurance purposes?

 

I've been unable to find anything out through Google maybe someone on here knows. Thanks

[Riggerbear]

Hi Justin,

I'd expect the old CS30, maintenance and cross cutting to cover it from an insurance point of view.

[mendiplogs]

The STIHL GS 461 concrete saw | STIHL

 

Currently our landscapers use Stihl cut-off saw. I mentioned this GS 461 to our lead landscaper and he asked me if a cert of competency was needed. My first response was yes but then thinking about it CS31 is tree specific. Does anyone know if there is a course or talks of one for concrete chainsaws or if it's unnecessary? Our concerns are for people's safety, also for insurance purposes?

 

I've been unable to find anything out through Google maybe someone on here knows. Thanks

 

Hi mate are you not better off getting a STIHL cut off saw thanks £450 make it into a cut off saw thanks Jon

[cornish wood burner]

Do you need the extra depth of cut?

If not a disc cutter will be simpler, cheaper and probably more reliable.

[detritus21]

I would suggest you wouldn't need a certificate of competence as it isn't really a chainsaw and I'm terms of danger will be on a par with a disc cutter

[dumper]

I have stihl concrete saw it is VERY expensive to run compared to a disc cutter there is not much that a 16 inch disc cutter can't cut. the chainsaw goes through a bar every two to three chains it's not as accurate as a disc but cuts much deeper and gives square corners I can't replace the cutter as it wears through the concrete there is little kick back I use my abrasive wheels ticket on site with no problems

[adw]

As said the chains are very expensive and do not last very long, the chain is coolrd and lubed with water and plenty of it, a better machine is the Husqvarna K760 cut n break, or the electric version the K3000 cut n break, it will go the same depth as the saw but is more cost effective, it has two cutting discs runninf side by side, you cut in so far, break out the thin strip of concrete and then go in again, good reliable machine, as far as needing a certificate, you can hire it from Travis perkins no problem as it is not a chain saw.

[justo7]

Thank you for all the advice, will pass it on to our landscaper.

Thank you aspenarb, have sent email to request definite answer to legal use in terms of insurance coverage to the DSA (just for peace of mind)