McCulloch CS35S Chainsaw Review

The McCulloch CS35S Petrol Chainsaw is a high performance, powerful and lightweight tool. It's ideal for cutting trees and branches in domestic gardens, with its 14 inch bar length and rapid cutting speed of 22.8 metres per second. Its blades are driven by a petrol engine which is high power, low emission and consumes little fuel. It boasts a lightweight (4.9kg) and highly manoeuvrable design.

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We like the soft-grip nature of the handles. These handles, together with the anti-vibration design of the chainsaw, allow for prolonged use without discomfort. We also like the chainsaw's soft-start functionality which lets you start it with fewer cord pulls. The chainsaw also has a fast chain brake (in case of kickback) and a blade which can be tensioned without the use of tools.

About McCulloch

McCulloch are a well known brand of garden and outdoor tools/machines/accessories. They were founded in 1943 and have a reputation for quality and innovation. Their range includes chainsaws, grass trimmers, hedge trimmers, brush cutters, leaf blowers, cultivators, snow blowers, garden tractors, and much more.

Specification

The features are as follows:

• Performance - The McCulloch CS35S Petrol Chainsaw is a powerful tool which is ideal for domestic use. It cuts logs, trims branches and even lets you prepare your own firewood. It has a high power to weight ratio and an ultra-lightweight build (4.9kg). The chainsaw comes fully assembled for easy and immediate use. It has a 14 inch long bar, 52 drive links and a high maximum cutting speed of 22.8 metres per second.
• Petrol Engine - The chainsaw has a powerful 35cc petrol engine which has a power output of 1400W. Its engine is high on power, low on emissions and low on fuel consumption. It can be easily started thanks to a manual pump which provides the carburettor with ample fuel, thereby reducing the number of cord pulls required. It also has a combined choke/stop control and a 150ml oil tank.
• Soft Start - The chainsaw is capable of restarting/starting softly thanks to its auto-return stop switch and the fact that its starter cable has less resistance.
• Comfort - The McCulloch CS35S Petrol Chainsaw has ergonomic and soft-grip handles. It also has a full anti-vibration system for added comfort, which is especially useful for using the chainsaw over long durations.
• Chain Brake - A double activated chain brake allows for rapid chain stopping in case of kickback.
• Tool-Free Tensioning - The chain can be tightened without the use of tools.
• Air Filter - The air filter is easy to access and can be removed by taking out a single screw.

Summary

In summary, the McCulloch CS35S Petrol Chainsaw is a powerful, lightweight and comfortable tool with a number of useful and innovative features. We particularly like its powerful petrol engine which starts softly and requires little fuel to run. We also like the chainsaw's comfortable design (i.e. its soft-grip handles and anti-vibration system). We rate the McCulloch CS35S Petrol Chainsaw 4 out of 5 stars.

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