McCulloch CS 35S Petrol Chainsaw: 35cc, 14 Inch Bar Length
McCulloch CS 35S Petrol Chainsaw: 35cc, 14 Inch Bar Length, 52 Drive Links, Anti-Vibration System, Low Weight, Fully Assembled, Multicolo
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When using a chainsaw hold it close to the body, to maximise your control over the saw while in use.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Cylinder displacement (cm3) | 35 | 42 | 50 |
| Bar length | 14″ | 16″ | 18″ |
| Chain pitch | 3/8″ | 3/8″ | 3/8″ |
| Oil tank capacity (litres) | 0.15 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Fuel tank capacity (litres) | 0.25 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| OxyPower | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| CCS System | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Double activated chain brake | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Purge | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Soft grip | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight: | 7.1 kg |
| Dimensions: | 72 x 24 x 26.5 cm; 7.1 Kilograms |
| Model: | 967624715 |
| Part: | 9676247-15 |
| Colour: | Multicolour |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Husqvarna |
| Dimensions: | 72 x 24 x 26.5 cm; 7.1 Kilograms |
| Quantity: | 1 |
Easy to assemble, clear instructions, one tool required for assembly and basic maintenance (supplied). Best tool I’ve bought on line. Prompt delivery , Will use this seller again.
prima impressione dopo un breve collaudo, premetto che non sono un professionista e la uso nel parco della palazzina in cui sono andato ad abitare. Non c era pi nessuno che lo curava ed allora mi sono attrezzato per fare un po di pulizia. Per ora l ho usata per togliere dei monconi di tronchi di alberi che erano gia stati tagliati, 2 allori 1 melo e un arbusto. Devo dire che gli allori erano belli spessi diciamo 40 cm di diametro e si comportata bene, ovviamente ogni tanto si bloccava ma basta smuoverla per riprendere. La lama taglia bene e attacando il tronco da 2 parti in pochi minuti l ho tagliato. Gli altri piu piccoli li ha tagliati senza problemi. Il montaggio stato facile anche per uno inesperto come me. Direi che a confronto delle cinesate che si vedono in giro ed hanno circa lo stesso prezzo, avere un motore Husqvarna e il marchio Mc Culloch non ha paragone
Would have given 5 stars but takes a bit off starting
As described by the seller – it is just like new.
Thanks Martin.
Neil
The saw its self is fine but it doesn’t have tool-less chain adjustment as stated in the product description.
this means loads of messing about with a spanner and screwdriver trying to get the correct chain tension.
Nonostante ci l’ho usata per abbattere tre alberi malati di 15 metri di altezza per un diametro di circa 40/50 cm e con la dovuta pazienza sono riuscito a finire il lavoro senza problemi.
Diciamo quindi che perfetta per l’utilizzo per cui stata progettata ma anche per qualcosina di pi!
Unica nota dolente il filtro dell’aria piuttosto costoso come ricambio e che si sporca facilmente rendendo la carburazione non ottimale e causando perdita di potenza, tuttavia si smonta molto facilmente e basta lavarlo con un po’ di acqua calda e sapone per farlo tornare pulito quasi come nuovo!
La catena di ottima qualit e non necessita di essere affilata quotidianamente anche se mantenere sempre affilati i taglienti aiuta ad effettuare tagli migliori con minor dispiego di enrgia.
Chainsaw arrived fully assembled just had to mix 40:1 ratio fuel 600ml of petrol to 25ml of 2 stroke oil mixed gently in a bottle until one consistent colour for me a (light red) colour yours may be different if using other brand of oil. and just had to add chain oil easy to start and light to carry.
Simple, easy to use, like a hot knife through butter! Need more trees to fell! I don’t think deforestation is anything to do with commercial goals it’s just blokes with chainsaws getting carried away!! I know because I have!
Chain tensioning and the initial start is easier on the newer models too.
The only slight disappointment is that the chains from the old saw were a different pitch and tooth count to the newer one.
This does exactly what it says on the box. I have now had the chainsaw for 6 weeks and used it several times. It was easy to complete the assembly and started first time, every time. I am sure there are better chainsaws out there but probably twice or three times the price. Compact, easy to use and perfect for general garden maintenance and log cutting.
Very happy, have not used it yet, well husband has not. Wants to study use more for safety sake. It has been used by a seasoned handler though & they were very happy with it.
Great saw. Any saw is good with a good chain but this is easy start, easy on fuel, easy on the arms and is 90%husqvarna.
I must admit for the price i was a little sceptical however it’s a little beast. Goes through logs and trees with ease. More than happy with my purchase
o dislikes, used for cutting logs for a log burning fire
Very pleased with this product. It is light enough to use for a long time and is well balanced for use. It has been used mainly for clearing branches in undergrowth and we have experienced no issues.
I wanted something with a known brand name, as safety is a priority with chainsaws. McCulloch is owned by Husqvarna, so that ticked the first box. The bar length and engine cc were decent and suitable for all round use on the small farm I have.
I’ve had the saw now for about 6 months or so and it’s been epic! Never once failed to start, build quality is decent for the price and it powers through the small and medium sized stuff I throw at it. All in all, a great buy.
If you’ve not used a chainsaw before, don’t forget to order the correct oil. There are 2 tanks – one for 2-stroke petrol and the other for the chain oil.
1. is that the claw is not attached, which makes no sense, Only takes a couple of minutes to fit though
2. on the first startup, it would not run at full speed, and I had to semi-squeeze the trigger, but after a while, it sorted itself out and is now perfect
However, they always good are when they are new – time will tell if it is worth it. For 130 I would be happy for it just to last 5 years, but it does feel quality and I suspect it may last longe
It’s not overly heavy and easy to both start and use, its both well-balanced and the controls are bulky enough to find and use even with gloves on. It’s ideal for frequent use and perfect for cutting branches, trunks and making firewood. It started first time without hesitation every time and because of the design of the CCS, purge ability and air-filter its quick to clean meaning you have to stop less often.
This is a near perfect entry level chainsaw, the only limitations that I found was that it wasn’t quite powerful enough for intended use at times, the plastic housing also makes me wonder how it will withstand the test of time and repeated use. Still a good quality and reliable chainsaw well worth considering.
My previous chainsaw was an antique Black & Decker mains-powered device, that had been passed down from my father. It wasn’t the most powerful thing, but it did the job for light-duty sawing activities just. Since that packed up I have resorted to manual sawing of logs.
Then came the McCulloch CS 42S. And what a great piece of kit this is! I’ve not previously used a petrol chainsaw before, but I have to say it is pretty simple to use, and not as heavy as I had thought it might be – although that’s not to say it’s lightweight. Depending on the type of job you’re undertaking it could become quite tiring if you’re just using it for light duties, in which case you might prefer a smaller and lighter unit than this.
This particular model is the middle of a range of 3 models, with the lesser model having a smaller 14″ bar, and the top model having an 18″ bar. But I’m happy with this 16″ bar as it’s already bigger than the old mains-powered unit I used previously. This model and the top model also feature the special engine technology that is being lauded by McCulloch, which they call ‘OxyPower’ – and whilst I haven’t used a non-OxyPower engine to compare it with, what I will say is that it certainly does start easily, and it doesn’t seem too raspy or noisy compared to what I was anticipating.
In use it feels relatively well-balanced, and the controls are where you would expect them. The materials used in the principal holding areas are quite tactile and feel like sensible design choices. So far all I have used this for is long stints of firewood chopping, which it has helped make light work of, but as mentioned previously it was starting to feel a bit cumbersome after a while, so a smaller and lighter unit might have been preferable if that was all I was going to use it for.
Having a petrol chainsaw over a mains-powered one has made it feel a bit more ‘real’, and as such has made me think I don’t have enough of the right safety equipment – which strangely enough my time with the old Black & Decker never made me think that way.
This is NOT a toy, it is a proper chainsaw and should only be used following safety instruction. I have never seen a little nick inflicted by a chainsaw, its always a right proper mess, and on the odd occasion the cause of death. So don’t use it unless you know what you are doing.
That said; this is a capable saw, the housing is all plastic, the engine is 42cc’s of easy start power. The anti-vibration system looks exactly like the one that is on my 35 year old Poulan, the chain brake works well enough and there is also an ‘inertia’ brake which operates if the saw is dropped and should only be tested with the engine off!
The saw itself is a little heavy for a 16″ bar. Empty, that is without the bar, chain, fuel or oil it weighs in at a hefty 10lbs. Loaded, it jumps up by 5 lbs to a good 15lbs. Lugging this about for a period of time becomes a chore. My 16″ Stihl M2 weighs in at 12 lbs full up.
I do like the solid locking caps on the oil and 2 stroke tanks, a nice feature.
For firewood, I will replace the bar for a lesser 12″ one, which is a much handier size for logging wood ready for the fire, I will stick to my Stihl saws for felling and big stuff. I prefer the feel and balance of the Stihls, however, they are a lot more expensive than the Mcculloch brand from Husqvarna. So if you want a cheap to run, not too expensive saw – this is the one to go for, don’t forget the safety equipment and use it with loads of care.