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Oleo-Mac GS411 Petrol Chainsaw

Oleo-Mac

Oleo-Mac GS411 Petrol Chainsaw

Petrol

£398.34
Is This Right for My Garden?
Power SourcePetrol
BrandOleo-Mac
Bar Length41cm
Handle TypeRear-handle
Duty ClassHeavy domestic
Chain BrakeYes

Overview

The Oleo-Mac GS411 is a compact petrol chainsaw aimed at demanding domestic cutting. Its 39cc two-stroke engine produces 1.9kW and, with the 41cm 3/8in bar-and-chain setup sold by Machine Mart, drives the chain at about 16.2m/s. The saw weighs 4.7kg without bar and chain, and combines Easy-On starting, a side chain tensioner and an automatic oil pump that stops oil flow at idle.

Best For

  • Firewood, pruning, small-tree felling and heavier domestic cutting.

Key Specifications

Power SourcePetrol
BrandOleo-Mac
Bar Length41cm
Handle TypeRear-handle
Duty ClassHeavy domestic
Chain BrakeYes
Weight4.7kg

Pros

  • Strong 1.9kW output from a compact 39cc engine
  • 41cm bar suits substantial domestic cutting
  • About 16.2m/s chain speed with the 3/8in setup
  • Automatic chain oiling
  • Side-mounted chain tensioning
  • 4.7kg dry powerhead weight

Things to Know

  • Petrol ownership requires correct fuel mix, chain oil and servicing
  • More noise, vibration and maintenance than cordless alternatives
  • 4.7kg figure excludes bar and chain
  • Machine Mart's detailed text contains an older horsepower typo; Oleo-Mac's technical data supports 1.9kW / roughly 2.6HP

Best Garden Match Assessment

This chainsaw is best suited to Firewood, pruning, small-tree felling and heavier domestic cutting..

It performs strongly in areas like strong 1.9kw output from a compact 39cc engine and 41cm bar suits substantial domestic cutting.

You should consider an alternative if petrol ownership requires correct fuel mix, chain oil and servicing or more noise, vibration and maintenance than cordless alternatives would be a problem for your situation.

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