Battery powered chainsaw

[WinterDeere]

I have to remember to run the gas out of my Stihl because I use it so seldom now.

I do this too, and it has always worked for me, but I'm debating changing my procedure.

A lot of guys prefer to run some canned gas (non-ethanol pre-mix) thru the saw, rather than running it dry, as running 2-stroke engines dry can be pretty hard on them. Basic procedure is to dump out the pump gas, put some canned gas, and run that thru the carb. You can dump the remainder back out of the tank, into the next saw or machine needing storage, or just leave it in there.

 

[KennyG]

This could be a whole new thread, but is it bad to run a 2 stroke out of fuel? That's how I know it's time to refuel my chainsaw.

 

[Grumpycat]

I have to remember to run the gas out of my Stihl because I use it so seldom now.

Chickanic recommends draining the gas and putting a few ounces of straight 2-stroke oil in the tank then priming the carburetor with the pure oil. Says the oil preserves flexibility of the diaphragm(s) in the carburetor, doesn't gum up.

When you need the saw again drain what oil you can from the tank, fill with premix, prime to get the pure oil out of the carburetor. At first it may smoke a bit more than normal but should start without great effort.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

If so, none of mine would still be running

 

[Blue Mule]

The adjectives you use to describe the support structure tells me a battery powered tool is right for you.

Wind up , if it were available might be something to consider. ;-)

Have a relatively new Stihl (POS) Farm Boss and an old Dolmar saw also. The Dolmar will run circles around the Stihl. But if it's anything I can hit with a 12" bar I grab the Kobalt every time for the reasons I listed.

I have a 24V 12" Kolbalt and amazed at what it will do.
I have taken down several good size cedar trees last one 18" where I cut it.
Batteries seem to just keep on going.

Exactly!

 

[Grumpycat]

Thought this was relevant. I like my EGo 18” but sadly this is typical government insanity:

Report: Government Sends Electric Chainsaws To Appalachian Town Without Electricity

My friends, we have reached peak government inefficiency:

notthebee.com

 

[WinterDeere]

Thought this was relevant. I like my EGo 18” but sadly this is typical government insanity:

Report: Government Sends Electric Chainsaws To Appalachian Town Without Electricity

My friends, we have reached peak government inefficiency:

notthebee.com

As expected. Not to be too-brutally honest, but if they were even remotely competent, they'd be working in the private sector.

 

[Grumpycat]

As expected. Not to be too-brutally honest, but if they were even remotely competent, they'd be working in the private sector.

Other Government Brilliance: $750 assistance loan paid via check. How does one cash a check when banks are closed? Same place as one charges one’s battery chainsaws?

 

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Thought this was relevant. I like my EGo 18” but sadly this is typical government insanity:

Report: Government Sends Electric Chainsaws To Appalachian Town Without Electricity

My friends, we have reached peak government inefficiency:

notthebee.com

I'll grant that's an idiot move, but at least they can charge them where the pic was taken.
It's daylight there and they've got lights on, so either they're wasteful of limited fuel (do you run lights during the day when you're on generator with very limited fuel?) or they've got grid power.

 

[Richard001]

Used my Ryobi 14" saw today to clear out some Lilac bushes that have turned into Lilac trees. I just love not havening to mix oil and fuel, pull the GD rope until my arm is ready to fall off.

Just plug in the battery and go sawing.