How to Buy a Chain Saw

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A chain saw is a powerful tool, and for the do-it-yourselfer who likes to work outside, this can be the perfect gift.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Step1

Consider the recipient's home. Are there woods to be trimmed or trees to be cut into logs?

Step2

Decide whether a light or midweight chainsaw is better suited to your recipient. A lightweight saw (8-14 inches) is ideal for trimming branches and felling small trees. A midweight (14-18 inches) is recommended for cutting larger trees and logs. Larger (over 18 inches) saws are generally used by professionals.

Step3

Look for safety features such as

Step4

START FEATURES?

Step5

Consider your price range. Expect to spend $100 to $400, depending on the size and features.

Tips & Warnings

Have other gift-givers purchase these related gifts: a log splitter, an hand axe, a log carrier, or a pair of good work gloves.

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sollaw said

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on 9/10/2007 not strong enough to start chain saw. any advice will be appreciated. sam

Anonymous said

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on 2/25/2006 I have a wood burning fireplace and cut a lot of wood in all weather conditions and have been using a Stihl 025 for about 10 years. The Stihl has been excellent up until recently. It has been hard to start in cold weather. I've been told that the Dolmar is the best chainsaw because of the quality that goes into it.

Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 After doing a lot of research to find the best quality chain saw, I have come to this conclusion:
There are only 3 brands to consider. Husqvarna, Stihl, and Echo. Husqvarna and Stihl both make great large saws. Husqvarna probably makes the best medium size saws. As rumor has it, the newer medium and small size Stihls have been cheapened somewhat. Echo makes a great small saw.

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