Ryobi RCS5145B 51cc Petrol Chainsaw

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Ryobi products are always very distinctive with their green and grey colour palette, and, visually, this one fits perfectly into their ONE+ garden tool range. All in all, I was absolutely delighted with this tool and recommend it as the best petrol chainsaw overall. It would be a great buy for anyone who needs a versatile tool – one that they can turn to for small tasks as well as bulk work. The working environment can also have a big impact on your safety. Ensure you have a clear working space, and if you’re chopping logs they should be held in place. Sturdy boots are a must, and you should avoid wearing loose trailing clothing which could get caught on something.

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That said, it does feel a little lighter than the Hyundai, which makes it that much easier to use. If you’re only using it for short periods of time, this won’t matter so much. However, for those of you who’ll be using the chainsaw for extended periods, you’ll appreciate its lightweight nature, along with its anti-vibration system. Primer bubble isn’t very effective. Thankfully, it didn’t need to be, since the chainsaw had no issues starting from both hot and cold Now onto the part that could potentially be a dealbreaker for many – the price. This was the most expensive of the five chainsaws that I tested, even though it was the smallest both in terms of bar size and engine power. It doesn’t come with any spare parts either, although a maintenance toolkit has been included. Instead, the higher cost is attributed to the quality of the parts used to produce this chainsaw, as well as the Husqvarna name. Easy to use. Once you’ve mastered starting your chainsaw, you should find it relatively easy to useCompare this chainsaw to the others that I tested and you’ll see that it’s one of the most expensive. However, for what you’re paying, you’re getting a fantastic machine that’s not only suitable for light garden work, but can also be used for heavy-duty tasks. That said, as I mentioned earlier, this chainsaw is very similar to the P1PE that I tested. If you’re on a tight budget, then the P1PE, or even the ParkerBrand, is the one I’d recommend. However, if you’re willing to spend just a little bit more on a reliable and trustworthy brand, then the Hyundai is more than worth it.

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Petrol models usually have a higher chain speed than corded and cordless models, often up to 20m/s. If you want to comfortably move with your chainsaw up and down ladders, choose a weight closer to 5 kg . I was impressed with its charging time – it only took about an hour, which is on par with the Makita batteries that I also tested. All of the other cordless chainsaw batteries I used took much longer to charge. Derek Smith has been farming all of his life, and is an professional landscape gardener with over 22 years experience. He owns a 25-acre farm in Aberdeenshire with a focus on self-sufficiency, living off the land, and working with nature.

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To use a chainsaw safely, you’ll need to be both mentally and physically fit. You should be mobile, alert, physically strong, have good vision, good balance and a strong grip. Operating Your Chainsaw Safely Hyundai is a brand that so many know and love, therefore I was excited to give their 62cc 20” Petrol Chainsaw a try – I had several fallen trees that were waiting to be sliced up, so was hopeful that this machine would be up to the task. Again, in terms of both performance and power, there wasn’t really a significant difference between the P1PE and the Hyundai. The P1PE was able to neatly slice through trunks that were roughly 102 cm (40”) in diameter, yet it handled smaller branches just as well too.