Chainsaws are practical tools to help maintain trees. You can find saws to cut thick branches or to trim away out of reach limbs. Shop Staples garden section to find power saws for homeowners, on farms and gardens and for professionals.
Finding the Right Tools for the Job
Choose from several types of tree and weed cutters for the right cut. Pole chainsaws resemble a small power saw at the end of a pole. They weigh 6-17 pounds and have a bar or cut the length of 6-20 inches. These saws have 8-12 feet long poles and they are good for cutting saplings and pruning weeds with thick stems.
For more reach, several brands carry extensions for pole saws that increase its reach up to 14 feet. These extensions easily snap into place for quick adjustments. …show more content…
These saws are compact, come fully-assembled and are good starters for novice users. Additionally, saws for beginners come with many safety features such as the inertia activated chain break that stops the chain automatically when it encounters a kick back from a knot or other imperfection in the wood.
Chainsaws for farms and ranches are built for regular use and have a cut length of 10-24 inches. Professional saws are built tough for daily use with a bar length of 12-24 inches.
Choosing Between Gas and Electric Chainsaws
All chainsaws are either gas or electric. Gas saws offer more power than electric-powered models, but electric ones are easier to use and maintain. They require a mixture of gas and oil to operate, and you regularly need to replace the air filters and spark plugs.
Electric saws are available with a cord that connects to an external power source or with a rechargeable battery. For jobs away from the power sources, choose saws with Lithium ion batteries for extended life and performance that doesn't decrease as the battery discharges. These saws are weight less than gas ones and are environmentally friendly.
Both types of saw's blades need regular lubrication, sharpening and adjustments for top performance. Always clean saws after each use and store them in a dry
Finding the Right Tools for the Job
Choose from several types of tree and weed cutters for the right cut. Pole chainsaws resemble a small power saw at the end of a pole. They weigh 6-17 pounds and have a bar or cut the length of 6-20 inches. These saws have 8-12 feet long poles and they are good for cutting saplings and pruning weeds with thick stems.
For more reach, several brands carry extensions for pole saws that increase its reach up to 14 feet. These extensions easily snap into place for quick adjustments. …show more content…
These saws are compact, come fully-assembled and are good starters for novice users. Additionally, saws for beginners come with many safety features such as the inertia activated chain break that stops the chain automatically when it encounters a kick back from a knot or other imperfection in the wood.
Chainsaws for farms and ranches are built for regular use and have a cut length of 10-24 inches. Professional saws are built tough for daily use with a bar length of 12-24 inches.
Choosing Between Gas and Electric Chainsaws
All chainsaws are either gas or electric. Gas saws offer more power than electric-powered models, but electric ones are easier to use and maintain. They require a mixture of gas and oil to operate, and you regularly need to replace the air filters and spark plugs.
Electric saws are available with a cord that connects to an external power source or with a rechargeable battery. For jobs away from the power sources, choose saws with Lithium ion batteries for extended life and performance that doesn't decrease as the battery discharges. These saws are weight less than gas ones and are environmentally friendly.
Both types of saw's blades need regular lubrication, sharpening and adjustments for top performance. Always clean saws after each use and store them in a dry