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posted on November 06, 2009 at 03:49PM Inappropriate?

I have now used the 35190 42cc Craftsman chainsaw for 3 days.  My orginal review is here

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07135190000P?keyword=35190#reviewsWrap

So far I am still very happy with this purchase.  I sort of wish I would have noticed the Model# 35099 which comes with a extra chain, that is a $25 item, I don't know if the saw is the same though, it is a different color.

I have been using the saw to cut up a giant oak that fell in our back yard.  Today was mostly cutting anything that wasn't already 14-16 inches, cutting the wood to that size.  This is where I discovered something that is lacking on the cheaper saws.  When not using a cutting rig, sort of cross-sawhorse, and simplying cutting my proping limbs up on other word off the ground.  When doing this type of cutting small limbs up to 4" get pulled back into the saw.  This can be fairly violent impact to the housing adjacent to where the chain exits the housing.  There is a need for some kind of buck guard, basically a sheet of metal that shields the plastic housing.  I'm going to look into how to incorporate a mod for this feature.

Another feature that is missing, should be some kind of 1/2 quart gas/oil mix and storage bottle.  I would use an old oil bottle, like pennzoil 5/30 empty quart bottle. But after looking this up on the net, I can't find where it says that these oil bottles will not disolve after week of sitting.

So if any one has recommendatins for a cheap 1/2 qt or full quart fuel storage/mixing bottle please post.

replies: 4 latest post: November 07, 2009 at 03:43PM by AdamO
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posted on November 06, 2009 at 09:23PM
 

First, you are better off buying a replacement chain (3619?) or the Oregon twin pack....they have more teeth than the original chain, spaced every other link. For a container, you might pick up a quart of Craftsman pre-mixed 2 cycle fuel for $5 and then refill that can.

posted on November 07, 2009 at 01:19PM
 

That pre-mixed can of fuel is made of METAL!

I don't think even California gas can dissolve metal...

posted on November 07, 2009 at 03:10PM
 

If you're getting branch draw-back, it sounds like you may be cutting with the middle of the chain rather than near the base of the saw. Is this the case? If so, you should follow the manufacturer's recommended cutting method by using the part of the chain near the base.

posted on November 07, 2009 at 03:43PM
 

I miss those tip guards, that virually eliminate the chance of kick-back while using a chainsaw for pruning.

It would only need to be removed on those rare occasions a thick tree trunk is being cut.

Myself.

I use a Pruning saw reciprocating saw blade in either a 120 volt or C3 recip saw to do most of my pruning and dead limb bucking.

There's no kick-back potential with a recip saw being used.

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