I've got one and it is a brilliant small chainsaw: easy to handle and manoeuvre, a dampening vibration system that allows (legally) the tool to be used for 8 hours (thus during a full day of work) without getting tired, very smooth engine that was recently tested in Portugal in temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius without a single complaint (I rested the chainsaw throughout the day every time the engine would feel to warm as the tool was being put through a task much bigger than what was designed for). Could say more but overall this tool is a joy. Probably Honda could come up with an even better engine like the 4 stroke ones they do but it appears as far as I am aware Honda does not make chainsaws which is a shame!
I have one and it’s been a nightmare. Bought it new and the engine races, chain runs at idle and it overheats and smokes. There’s only one adjustable carburettor screw (s) and so far I have been unable to fix it.
Not used it for any longer than an hour or so at a time but no sign of any issues with the chain. I check the tension periodically but never see anything to worry me. It is a great saw and very happy with it for what I need.
Thank for your quick replay. I am thinking about buying this chainsaw , but never used one with tool-less tensioner and have not found any reviews about it.
makita makes some excellent higher end machines (the chainsaw department was fused with Dolmar ) like the makita DCS 5121/EA4300 mid and normal range or the higher end ones with 61-90 cc engines.
@@TheRestorationCouple yes it does the job well and was impressed with it on the video from what I saw. I actually tried a, makita chainsaw and I didn't like it and for some reason preferred my Stihl. Each to their own.
Not a good idea to prune the top limbs first especially standing on a ladder. Better off pruning the lower branches so the top ones fall straight down to the ground and has less of a chance hitting your ladder. Makita/Dolmar are great saws. I use to own 3 of them. Now I use Stihl because it is easier to find parts for them.
only just seen this one. You can fell a tree two and a half times the bar length of your saw. you cut your face out, which should only be about a third in to the trunk. You then push the tip of the bar in to the centre of the face towards where you are going to do your back cut, about another third, before then moving across the face so no more than the middle third is cut. you then do your back cut from the back an both sides. I wouldn't recommend a novice try this as it would be quite a big tree even with that little saw but it can be done. I would consider getting some chaps or trousers if I were you, if you can afford it, even just groundsman ones. Perhaps a Christmas or birthday present idea from your loved ones. keep safe and keep up the good work. Just thought you probably have some now. Sorry.
Hi Tim. Thanks for the comment. I have certainly put this little saw through it's paces and still impressed. Rarely need anything bigger here, i.e garden trees, firewood, oak sleepers. Yes all geared up now with safety kit too, it's a benefit of being on camera as it certainly makes you more aware of what you should or shouldn't be wearing!
please please if showing yourself chain sawing and encouraging people to do jobs themselves. you must have ppe, chainsaws are the most dangerous power tool there is. the average chainsaw accident needs 110 stichs if it don't kill you. I'm not trying to pull you down, just be safe
Gloves, ear and eye protection are pretty adequate for domestic garden pruning work. Sure a helmet, visor and chaps would be advised for felling or more serious work but I wouldn't say that there was a complete lack of Ppe in the video? Thank you for the concern though and you are correct that it should be emphasised more.
using a chainsaw : chaps and a helmet are bare minimum requirements really. even for pruning a small tree. just takes a split second to get hurt or killed.
Just watched a few of your videos and was very impressed until I came across this one. Chainsaws kill and maim so easily and people such as yourself who clearly demonstrate having little idea what they're doing with a chainsaw need PPE much more than a professional user. £70 would buy you decent leggings and helmet, the bare minimum anyone should have. If the saw kicks back your cheap goggles aren't going to stop it and neither are your jeans!
I've got one and it is a brilliant small chainsaw: easy to handle and manoeuvre, a dampening vibration system that allows (legally) the tool to be used for 8 hours (thus during a full day of work) without getting tired, very smooth engine that was recently tested in Portugal in temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius without a single complaint (I rested the chainsaw throughout the day every time the engine would feel to warm as the tool was being put through a task much bigger than what was designed for). Could say more but overall this tool is a joy. Probably Honda could come up with an even better engine like the 4 stroke ones they do but it appears as far as I am aware Honda does not make chainsaws which is a shame!
Those little chainsaws are great for home defense because they slide right under your bed and they are easy to flail around in a dark room
I think you did ok there buddy, kevlar chaps maybe?
You can get special trousers that can stop a chainsaw blade.
the apple tree looks a good shape
I have one and it’s been a nightmare. Bought it new and the engine races, chain runs at idle and it overheats and smokes. There’s only one adjustable carburettor screw (s) and so far I have been unable to fix it.
Sounds like it's running too lean.
Get it back to the factory setting first
mate have you the chain the right way
Can you tell me are you satisfied with the tool-less chain tensioner.
Does the chain come loose quickly or does it do the job.
Not used it for any longer than an hour or so at a time but no sign of any issues with the chain. I check the tension periodically but never see anything to worry me. It is a great saw and very happy with it for what I need.
Thank for your quick replay.
I am thinking about buying this chainsaw , but never used one with tool-less tensioner and have not found any reviews about it.
Good saw! Never tried Makita as a stihl man! But this is a good saw for it's size, ok for a baby saw :)
It does the job, for the price it does what we need. If it was anything but just a garden I would be joining you with the Stihl crowd.
makita makes some excellent higher end machines (the chainsaw department was fused with Dolmar )
like the makita DCS 5121/EA4300 mid and normal range or the higher end ones with 61-90 cc engines.
@@TheRestorationCouple yes it does the job well and was impressed with it on the video from what I saw. I actually tried a, makita chainsaw and I didn't like it and for some reason preferred my Stihl. Each to their own.
Not a good idea to prune the top limbs first especially standing on a ladder. Better off pruning the lower branches so the top ones fall straight down to the ground and has less of a chance hitting your ladder. Makita/Dolmar are great saws. I use to own 3 of them. Now I use Stihl because it is easier to find parts for them.
only just seen this one. You can fell a tree two and a half times the bar length of your saw. you cut your face out, which should only be about a third in to the trunk. You then push the tip of the bar in to the centre of the face towards where you are going to do your back cut, about another third, before then moving across the face so no more than the middle third is cut. you then do your back cut from the back an both sides. I wouldn't recommend a novice try this as it would be quite a big tree even with that little saw but it can be done. I would consider getting some chaps or trousers if I were you, if you can afford it, even just groundsman ones. Perhaps a Christmas or birthday present idea from your loved ones. keep safe and keep up the good work. Just thought you probably have some now. Sorry.
Hi Tim. Thanks for the comment. I have certainly put this little saw through it's paces and still impressed. Rarely need anything bigger here, i.e garden trees, firewood, oak sleepers. Yes all geared up now with safety kit too, it's a benefit of being on camera as it certainly makes you more aware of what you should or shouldn't be wearing!
please please if showing yourself chain sawing and encouraging people to do jobs themselves. you must have ppe, chainsaws are the most dangerous power tool there is. the average chainsaw accident needs 110 stichs if it don't kill you. I'm not trying to pull you down, just be safe
Gloves, ear and eye protection are pretty adequate for domestic garden pruning work. Sure a helmet, visor and chaps would be advised for felling or more serious work but I wouldn't say that there was a complete lack of Ppe in the video? Thank you for the concern though and you are correct that it should be emphasised more.
pc moron - state the obvious why dont you!?!?!?? ....never ceases to amaze me how busy bodies empower themselves...what a dolt!
using a chainsaw : chaps and a helmet are bare minimum requirements really. even for pruning a small tree.
just takes a split second to get hurt or killed.
Just watched a few of your videos and was very impressed until I came across this one. Chainsaws kill and maim so easily and people such as yourself who clearly demonstrate having little idea what they're doing with a chainsaw need PPE much more than a professional user. £70 would buy you decent leggings and helmet, the bare minimum anyone should have. If the saw kicks back your cheap goggles aren't going to stop it and neither are your jeans!
Chains blunt
Makita 3201s = TOTAL SHET