Attractively priced, but crammed with commercial-grade features, the Mitox 5020 will prove an invaluable tool for the more exacting domestic chainsaw operator. Its very high-performance 49.3cc two-stroke engine (3hp) benefits from the employment of a decompression-valve, which makes starting fast & virtually effortless; & it’s equipped with a premium-grade carburettor from leading manufacturers Walbro; the world’s leading authority on engine-management. Power from the engine is sent via an aluminium crankcase, so continuous product use at or near maximum revs won’t be a problem. Thanks to its unbeatable Oregon cutting-gear, the Mitox 5020 Petrol Chainsaw offers exceptional cutting-performance. Both the bar & chain are automatically lubricated, greatly reducing wear-&-tear; & you can set the oil flow-rate to match the timber-density you’re dealing with. Mitox’s dual-action safety brake brings the chain a halt in just one tenth of second when triggered (it can either be activated manually, or automatically, in the event of ‘kick-back’). Another key feature on this top-of-the-range chainsaw it’s ‘ Smart Flow’ air-intake system. This superb feature ensures that damaging particles are removed from the before it hits the air-filter, in turn helping to maintain peak performance for longer, & prolonging the intervals between servicing (the air-filter can be accessed without tools). The working-life of the engine is also extended. Powerful, high-performance chainsaws are often heavy & unwieldy – not so the Mitox 5020. It’s lightweight (6.5kg) & perfectly balanced; & is equipped with highly effective anti-vibration mountings, so it really is very comfortable & easy to handle.