Designed for intensive use, the Oleo-Mac GS44 is built to withstand serious working conditions &, with its 46 centimetre (18”) length guide bar, powerful petrol engine & strong sharp chain, is ready to take on variety of larger scale, domestic chopping tasks such as maintaining hedges & coppices, lopping branches & felling medium sized trees & making logs & would not be out of placer on a largish estate or working farm. Exclusive to Mow Direct, versatility & solid, durable construction set leading brand Oleo-Mac chainsaws apart from other saws in the same class & these machines are highly featured, with useful innovations to make operation easy & comfortable. For example, the 2-stroke, 42.9cc engine, which provides 2.1kw of power to the bar is constructed to be hard-wearing & long lasting with its forged & machined steel shaft & connecting rod, needle bearings & wear resistant nickel-plated cylinder, & the piston has two elastic rings, ensuring longevity under the toughest of working conditions. The engine is also highly fuel-efficient & emits far fewer polluting particles than other chainsaws in its class. Starting is reliable with an electronically controlled digital coil & variable ignition allowing for a reduced fuel-burning rate so the engine starts more easily & more dependably. Operator comfort is well taken care of on the Oleo-Mac GS44 Intensive Petrol Chainsaw with many features included to reduce fatigue including the isolation of the engine, kept separate from the chainsaw body by dampers & rubber stops, lowering vibration transference to the operator. The durable, aluminium oil feed can be automatic but is also adjustable, allowing the operator to vary oil flow according to the workload. The automatic setting allows zero oil flow when idling to reduce fuel consumption & emissions. The ergonomic handle incorporates the on/off switch, a choke & half-throttle lever so control is easy & convenient. Balance & power to weight ratio are optimised, allowing operation for longer in comfort. Keeping the chain at the right tension is a crucial element in maintenance an the lateral chain tensioning screws on this model, located on the body, simplify the process & avoid any risk of contact with the chain. Safety is always a premium consideration in chainsaw design & this model has a very effective, inertia activated chain brake to reduce the danger of problems caused by kickback & to operate as a safe brake to allow movement of the saw while powered up without movement of the chain. The chain brake handle also acts as a front hand guard, to protect the forward hand in the event of a chain derailment. It is worth mentioning that the chainsaw operator should always be wearing safety gloves during use. A special Ice Device system – where heated air from the cylinder can be taken in to prevent ice forming on the carburettor – means this chainsaw can be used at sub zero temperatures while continuing to start & work reliably. This chainsaw comes with a fantastic, free collection of chainsaw accessories, saving you a great deal of money. These range from 2-stroke oil, chain lubricating oil & a containers for mixing fuel to a high-quality chainsaw safety helmet with visor & ear protectors & a pair of professional chainsaw gloves.