So, now to choose a chainsaw. Like firearms, everyone has their preferences. I recommend either Stihl or Husquavarna. You cannot go wrong with either brands.
You've bought a chainsaw, are you now good to go?
Not quite. You also have to buy accessories to keep it going and maintained.
You will need 2 stroke oil to mix with gasoline.
Bar/chain oil to keep the chain lubricated. A reservoir in the powerhead automatically injects oil onto the chain while in operation.
Spare spark-plugs.
A specific container to hold your gas/2 stroke mix and your bar oil. It is called a Dolmar. The large compartment is for the fuel mix and the small for the bar oil. It is handy to pack while out cutting, and prevents confusing a conventional gas container with straight fuel, with that of mixed fuel. This container will provide more than enough fuel and lubricant for a day's work with one saw. The fuel side is 1-1/2 gal and requires on 4 fl oz 2-stroke oil. The bar oil side is approximately a little over a quart.
The scrench. A combination wrench and screw driver that facilitates most maintenance operations on the saw. The wrench part loosens and tightens the bar nuts in order to replace dull or exhausted chains. It also is used in removing the spark plug. The screw driver part adjusts chain tension, removes the air filter cap, and can adjust the fuel flow.
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