Need information on Stihl cordless saw battery

[treequip]

As an aside, and since most of us like a ported saw, in reference to your comment "higher chain speed", how much higher?

 

As an industry we do seem to like pushing boundaries with our saws so are we going to go getting motors re wound for that extra "ooooomph"

 

When in doubt add power

[SteveA]

....don't tend to hear of people pushing the PPE boundaries to go along with their faster chain speeds. hmmm

[treequip]

....don't tend to hear of people pushing the PPE boundaries to go along with their faster chain speeds. hmmm

 

Indeed you are correct but there is a get out, the HSE refers to

 

"portable, hand-held, petrol-engine chainsaws"

 

So if its a battery affair it can be as fast as you want and there would be no need for anything more than a stout pair of boots.

[porky]

When you press the button the 2 inner pins change to 1.13v

The "button" is to check the charge condition of the battery.

[SteveA]

Indeed you are correct but there is a get out, the HSE refers to

 

"portable, hand-held, petrol-engine chainsaws"

 

So if its a battery affair it can be as fast as you want and there would be no need for anything more than a stout pair of boots.

 

Good point, but I was thinking of the safety aspects rather than what you can or cannot get away with according to legislation.

ie, if a boot or trouser is designed to handle 21 m/sec would they fail at 22 m/sec, 23 m/s etc?

 

cheers, steve

[treequip]

Good point, but I was thinking of the safety aspects rather than what you can or cannot get away with according to legislation.

ie, if a boot or trouser is designed to handle 21 m/sec would they fail at 22 m/sec, 23 m/s etc?

 

cheers, steve

 

There is the thing though, electric saws are a different creature.

[SteveA]

There is the thing though, electric saws are a different creature.

 

Yeah, that's very true..... not really thought of it like that before. I guess the chain speed slows down quicker? I've not had the chance to use one yet but it sounds as though the motor slows the chain quicker when the throttle is released.

 

But then again.... when we're talking about metres per second maybe that could make the difference between a serious wound or not on standard PPE kit?

 

hmmm, cheers, steve

[treequip]

Yeah, that's very true..... not really thought of it like that before. I guess the chain speed slows down quicker? I've not had the chance to use one yet but it sounds as though the motor slows the chain quicker when the throttle is released.

 

But then again.... when we're talking about metres per second maybe that could make the difference between a serious wound or not on standard PPE kit?

 

hmmm, cheers, steve

 

What would interest me would be a dial type control where the ratio between power and endurance could be adjusted in use

 

Electric is going to be the way of the future

[Shane]

The problem with electric powered tools is there is no carburretor to require re-tuning/cleaning/replacing at your local dealer.

 

Best if you run them on Aspen electricity.

[uujero]

Many thanks for your input folks, especially you porky! Just got back from holidays so I will crack on and keep you posted.