Titan 40cm electric chainsaw

London mike 61 · Post by **London mike 61** » Mon Feb 10, 2020 7:53 pm

I’ve got to chop down some small trees and large shrubs to clear the overgrown garden of a house that needs to have everything levelled. At the moment Screwfix have got a 40cm chainsaw on special offer for £40 that I think would do the job as the thickest tree stump is 30cm in diameter max and the rest are the size of a mans thigh.
All the videos and reviews that I’ve seen are all about cutting up logs for firewood but nobody can say if it’s suitable for light tree work. Does anyone have any experience of using this or a similar chainsaw for this type of work?
If I decide to buy it ,I’m going to book myself on a chainsaw safety course ( they run one in Southend) to get to grips with using it safely.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttl758 ... nsaw/719fg

Mike

Dave54 · Post by **Dave54** » Mon Feb 10, 2020 8:38 pm

Mate of mine used one similar to take down some trees about the same as yours. So I'd say it'd do it. Can't remember whether his was the Titan one or the Aldi / Lidl one though.
Good idea taking a course and getting the safety gear.

If you look at the reviews there are some who say about using it to fell stuff.

APDIY · Post by **APDIY** » Fri Feb 14, 2020 6:19 pm

I’m going to book myself on a chainsaw safety course ( they run one in Southend) to get to grips with using it safely.

A very sensible idea as chainsaws can be lethal.
Why not wait until you're on the course and get advice from the Course Leader?

ayjay · Post by **ayjay** » Fri Feb 14, 2020 7:29 pm

I can't give any advice about a chainsaw, but just don't underestimate the amount of waste you may have to dispose of.

I had a group of tame gorillas around to clear my overgrown garden last summer and they removed a total of 7 tons of green waste. The boss gorilla was a bit surprised himself, and they do this stuff all the time!

peter c · Post by **peter c** » Tue Mar 31, 2020 4:52 am

I have a large in places overgrown garden. Over the years I have bought a couple of petrol chainsaws which have worked with various success.

Mrs C recently bought me an Oregon electric chainsaw from Screwfix, all I can say is brilliant! It easily fell several quite large trees. As has been said either book yourself on a course or learn from a professional (as I did). Also buy the correct protective gear and wear substantial boots. These tools can be lethal in the wrong hands and remember to use chainsaw oil!

HTH

Peter C

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:57 am

Being a petrol chainsaw user for years I think one of the best tips is to keep an eye on the chain tightness. A new chain will expand after the first few minutes of use and you need to stop and readjust the tension. I also do regular checks on chain tightness. You must always stay alert and think of what you are doing on each cut to ensure you do not pinch the blade or cause a heavy limb to fall and endanger you. The biggest danger is when you are doing the small cuts, reducing the waste, as your attention tends to wander on the easy and repetitive cuts.

I have just bought an electric pole chainsaw, see tool review thread, and I will have to be careful to remain alert and on guard as the noise is no where near the same as a petrol and I think this might encourage safety disregard.

DWD