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MTD Parts has
20" Craftsman S205 46cc 2-Cycle Gas Chainsaw (CMXGSAMY462S) for $149 - $14.90 when you apply promo code
MTDTEN in cart =
$134.10.
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bingo1 for posting this deal.
Features:- Includes heavy-duty carrying case and 2-cycle engine oil
- 46cc full-crank high output engine
- 20-in low-kickback bar and chain
- Easy Start technology for simpler pull starts
- 5-point anti-vibration system
- Automatic oiler
- Inertia-activated chain brake
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- Battery power chainsaws still need chain tension adjusted
- Battery power chainsaws still need bar oil to be monitored and refilled
- Comes with oil mix for 1 gallon gas = super simple to refuel
- Since when does a new saw's carb need to be adjusted? Mine worked perfectly out of box.
- Battery power chainsaws still need chains to be sharpened after significant use
Agreed with your initial point that "24" is a big tree for a new chainsaw user", but none of your points back this up! Going with a battery-powered chainsaw rather than gas does not make cutting a tree easier or safer than gas for a novice or an expert.
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Be mindful of the need for tightening the chain and components out of the box since loose parts can be disastrous. Many of the 2 stroke oils charge $50/gallon while Walmart charges 19/gallon for Super tech. I wish you luck.
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1) It's a heavy saw. 15lbs. fully oiled and fueled. A typical, 16" homeowner saw will be 12lbs. That's a big difference and your arms and back will know it. If you are physically fit, no big deal. If yardwork and handling heavy tools wears you out, skip this in favor of something else.
2) The 20" bar is a bit large for the motor size; 18" is more appropriate. It will be underpowered, which will make it frustrating to use on larger cutting jobs. It will also cause you to want to push it harder, dulling the chain faster. Remember to let the saw do the work, even if it seems like it is cutting slowly. A sharp chain is critical to good chainsaw performance, and this is one of the gotchas for newbies. Get a spare chain, and/or learn how to sharpen a chain. It's not hard, and it's part of the regular use of a chainsaw.
3) Use non-ethanol gas. The biggest problem casual chainsaw users have is the carb getting fouled due to bad gas. Ethanol blended fuels are really bad in this regard. The saw gets hard to start, doesn't run right, and you quickly get into hating the thing, bringing it to someone for tuning/repair, and repeating that cycle over the years of ownership.
My saws are Husqvarna. Great saws, but they suck when I neglect them, and that's true of any brand chainsaw.
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But otherwise this is a good deal.
If that tree is already on the ground this 46cc craftsman can do it but like others said, the 20" bar is really too large. But for one tree, who cares, I would go for it Just be careful, do not hurry, and pay attention. And think ahead of how the tree may move when youre cutting large limbs and the main trunk.
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If that tree is already on the ground this 46cc craftsman can do it but like others said, the 20" bar is really too large. But for one tree, who cares, I would go for it Just be careful, do not hurry, and pay attention. And think ahead of how the tree may move when youre cutting large limbs and the main trunk.
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