Chainsaws: Owner Review

The Husqvarna 55 Chainsaw.

I was greatly pleased with the Husqvarna Chain Saw Model 55 that I purchased for the price and the quality. I was a new user of a chainsaw and was told that this one would cut anything I needed.

The salesman was right. I loved watching the saw slice through the trees with great easy. I got this sense of POWER whenever I would cut.

The handle is easy to use on any job (sideways, diagonal, or vertical) The safety features are amazing. I feel like children could operate this machine. Although they probably should not. The starting for a new comer was some what difficult untill I learned a trade secret that a tree expert showed me. When the chain saw has not been started in a while do all the proper prep procedures. Then put the chain saw on the ground. I put my right foot between the trigger and the bottom of the handle. I then place my left hand on the top handle to stabilise the saw. Then I crank the saw with my right. The saw starts immediately and just up to a controlled speed but is not touching the ground and is stabilised so there is no real danger. Then I put my right hand on top of where my foot is. Remove my foot and then pick the saw off the ground and saw away until either I am finished or run out of petrol.

Make sure the safety lock is off in this case. The lock is normally recommended to start it and the chain will not turn but the way I just said would cause that to break or burn up because the blade will be turning. I have found this to be the best way because of the quickness. The first couple of time I was nervous but it has become natural and is no problem now.

I have really loved my chain saw and will purchase the same model again. I would recommend this for domestic use. Also the chain automatically adds the right amount of oil to a bar according to the speed. GREAT FEATURE!!!