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AG48 08-20-2012 11:22:20 99.43.214.60 Report to Moderator	I have a pacemaker so I can't use a gasoline chain saw because of interferrence to the pacemaker from the electrical ignition system on the chain saw. I think I could use a diesel chain saw, provided it isn't too heavy to lift. A turbo diesel is out of ther question - LOL Does anybody make a diesel chain saw ? Seems like I saw a post one time about ECHO selling a diesel chain saw but only in Canada. I guess we have the green weenies at the EPA to thank for that. I also heard that there was one from Russia too. Anyway, if you know of one I'd like to hear about it. Thanks, [Reply]   [No Email]
AG48 08-23-2012 18:52:44 76.255.67.197 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body make a diesel chain saw ? in reply to AG48, 08-20-2012 11:22:20   Well I bit the bullet and ordered the 15 amp Worx 18" electric chain saw from Wally World. Now when I get it I'll test it out and try to post my review of its performance. Considering a 4 Kw Workforce generator set. I have a Workforce pressure washer and seems to be ok. Thanks for your help.   [Reply]  [No Email]
John Diercks 08-22-2012 14:42:53 99.55.193.215 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to AG48, 08-20-2012 11:22:20   I was told the same thing...use a chain saw and weed eater anyway. No ill effects. Also go through airport scanners; that will turn the pacer off briefly, but as soon as I leave the field it comes back on.   [Reply]  [No Email]
Brad Buchanan 08-22-2012 13:23:01 74.71.185.165 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to AG48, 08-20-2012 11:22:20   I had one but could never get the darn air brakes to work right! Brad   [Reply]  [No Email]
Ralphwd45 08-21-2012 19:31:24 66.243.225.112 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to AG48, 08-20-2012 11:22:20   Can you imagine the strength that you would need to pull the starter rope? Our tractors can be diesel, because we have electric starters to handle the added compression. Might be like the early Merc saws, and rip your glove off, when trying to start them.   [Reply]  [No Email]
Traditional Farmer 08-24-2012 10:43:38 67.233.70.253 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to Ralphwd45, 08-21-2012 19:31:24   Ever heard of compression release? Most all large gas chainsaws and small diesel engines have it no reason a diesel saw wouldn't.   [Reply]  [No Email]
tomNE 08-21-2012 19:23:08 75.234.103.96 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to AG48, 08-20-2012 11:22:20   I have a PM/defib and run a chainsaw. told me not to make a habit of doing alot of welding but never said anything about chainsaw.   [Reply]  [No Email]
Billy C. 08-21-2012 17:38:17 68.66.101.145 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to AG48, 08-20-2012 11:22:20   I had a Medtronics pacemaker implaanted last Nov. and both the manufacturer and my cardioligist told me the same thing--no gas powered chain saw. I really don't understand why I can run gas powered push mower, leaf blower and string trimmer but no chain saw. Cardioligist did say he could program PM where I could run saw but battery life would only be about 4 years where it is now about 11 years. I'll just give up burning wood and get someone else to trim limbs off trees in yard.   [Reply]  [No Email]
dave2 08-21-2012 11:07:40 139.139.35.69 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to AG48, 08-20-2012 11:22:20   The midnight walmart shoppers are gonna start bashin pretty quick, but before you blow your money on that stihl, take a look at these... Or that WORX that G Marsh is talking about. The inverter ain't a bad idea, I have one that I switch between the car and tractor to power stuff that is just slickern' snot..... http://www.harborfreight.com/2000-watt-continuous-4000-watt-peak-power-inverter-95596.html http://www.harborfreight.com/14-inch-electric-chain-saw-67255.html   [Reply]  [No Email]
Dodgeit 08-21-2012 08:22:34 65.199.61.227 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to AG48, 08-20-2012 11:22:20   I have recently had a PM put in and I'm around equipment running non resistor wires and plugs all the time with no problems. I have even done some TIG welding, with zero side effects. Call the manufactures tech support line. You were supplied with that information in the packet they set you. It's also listed on the card you are supposed to carry around with you. Chances are you have one made by St Judes, like I do. Tech support told me they are shielded pretty good now a days. They said with welding, to strike an arc for 5sec. and wait 30 sec. strike another for 5 sec. and wait 30 sec.. If this doesn't make you dizzy, do it for 10 sec. wait 30. keep increasing time until you feel light headed or dizzy. If you don't get dizzy or light headed have at it. Chainsaw is no problem for me. This post was edited by Dodgeit at 08:47:13 08/21/12.   [Reply]  [No Email]
Greenday 08-21-2012 04:45:34 204.185.166.6 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to AG48, 08-20-2012 11:22:20   Not enough RPM's   [Reply]  [No Email]
jack345 08-20-2012 20:50:29 184.157.66.198 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to AG48, 08-20-2012 11:22:20   Shield the pace maker from emf, or shield the saw, When you do not want emf pulses put a metal box around either to keep emf in or out. Should be of ferris metal. Get your self a suit of metal and ground it, lol   [Reply]  [No Email]
Cliff Nelson 08-20-2012 20:35:20 96.60.120.179 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to AG48, 08-20-2012 11:22:20   We accidently used diesel to mix chainsaw gas once then topped off the saw with it. Couldn't stand to run it for the smoke. Eyes burned the rest of the day. Didn't take long to figure out what happened.   [Reply]  [No Email]
RodInNS 08-20-2012 18:55:58 216.118.158.123 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to AG48, 08-20-2012 11:22:20   I think as mentioned that the correct plug will suppress any radio waves from the ignition system. Although... this is probably one of those times that the doc will tell you it's a no no to cover his back... I know a couple guys with pace makers. They still use chainsaws. They're still alive. Rod   [Reply]  [No Email]
jt 08-20-2012 17:33:22 68.53.181.110 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to AG48, 08-20-2012 11:22:20   AG, most all chain saws run resistor plugs, so the RF would/should not be an issue? Oregon makes a pretty stout cordless saw now, it will make about 125 cuts in a 4" log per battery charge, as per Oregon. They also have a power sharp self sharpening system on them. They sell for about 400.00   [Reply]  [No Email]
George Marsh 08-20-2012 17:09:11 50.104.200.175 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to AG48, 08-20-2012 11:22:20   AG48, Will an electric chain saw cause you problems? Not sure if the universal motor creates that much static. Can use a circular saw, corded drill, mix master, vacuum sweeper, trim saw? They all have the same motor. My lungs won't let me use a 2 cycle or diesel. WORX makes a 4 peak hp 18 inch saw. Sears sells it under the craftsman brand. I love mine. I have 250 ft of 12g cords. I can drag the wood closer to the barn. Or use a 3250w generator made for camping, if I want to go to the woods. George   [Reply]  [No Email]
Puddles 08-20-2012 17:05:34 24.113.77.208 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to Lanse, 08-20-2012 11:22:20   Divers use hydraulic chain saws all the time to cut off wood piling.   [Reply]  [No Email]
Jon Hagen 08-20-2012 16:53:49 69.26.17.61 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to AG48, 08-20-2012 11:22:20   Well, I have a hydraulic drive chain saw in the rafters of one of my sheds. Took it in as payment for work. It has a tractor pto driven hyd pump and oil tank that hangs on the tractor pto shaft. Has about 15 ft of 1/2 inch hyd hose to the saw. Has a little valve on the saw to bleed a little hyd oil on the saw chain to lube it. It is new and unused, but I cant tell you the brand. It's green LOL. The fellow who traded it to me used to be a dealer for the saw.   [Reply]  [No Email]
Ken Macfarlane 08-21-2012 12:28:25 142.166.168.2 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to Jon Hagen, 08-20-2012 16:53:49   I'd like that with about 100 ft of hose on it just for some peace and quiet while cutting wood.   [Reply]  [No Email]
AG48 08-20-2012 16:51:45 99.43.214.60 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to AG48, 08-20-2012 11:22:20   Dear Goose: That is an idea. I've never been impressed with electric anything when compared with gasoline or diesel, but maybe they have improved them since I last looked. I don't know about an inverter though. The Stihl electric draws 15 amps at 120 volts, which is 1.8 kw. That would be a pretty big inverter. Do they make them that big? Probably better to get a 3 kw engine/generator. That drives up the cost to an unacceptable level to me though. Of course it would depend on what a diesel chain saw would cost. I guess I'll just have to go back to an axe.   [Reply]  [No Email]
scotc 08-20-2012 19:04:11 75.245.14.192 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to AG48, 08-20-2012 16:51:45   1.8 KW is 1800 watts, I know they make inverters at least to 1500.   [Reply]  [No Email]
jon f mn 08-30-2012 06:21:32 207.11.113.30 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to scotc, 08-20-2012 19:04:11   They make them to at least 3000 w, I have a 2500 in my truck. Using a chainsaw on it tho would drain a battery in short order and fry an alt. almost instantly.   [Reply]  [No Email]
GUIDO 08-20-2012 16:31:17 71.168.247.138 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to AG48, 08-20-2012 11:22:20   Hello AG44, Did your doctor say no chain saw? Lots of the new one have a resistor plug, so not much radio wawes I would think. Yea! the make diesel chainsaws, mostly they are a bad joke! I saw a 2 cycle diesel chain saw run but never saw it cut.It smoked like a freight train! Guido.   [Reply]  [No Email]
JMOR 08-20-2012 16:29:30 72.181.173.171 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to RN, 08-20-2012 11:22:20   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to seeLikely be too heavy. Even the gas 4 strokes are heavy compared to the gas 2 strokes.   [Reply]  [No Email]
Goose 08-20-2012 15:55:01 70.198.1.38 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to AG48, 08-20-2012 11:22:20   I've never heard of one, but anything is possible. I understand the Germans had diesel bomber and transport planes in WWII. In your situation, would it be possible to run an electric saw off of an invertor connected to a tractor or pickup battery?   [Reply]  [No Email]
Dean 08-20-2012 16:23:29 152.216.3.5 Report to Moderator	Re: Any body maqke a diesel chain saw ? in reply to Goose, 08-20-2012 15:55:01   The Germans did indeed have a large 8 engine diesel powered transport plane late in WWII but it was largely experimental. Dean   [Reply]  [No Email]