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This must be the best $98.90 I've ever spent at Bunnings.
* My first chainsaw.
* Cuts through wood like butter.
* A bargain even if it never works again.
* Or maybe chainsaws are just awesome.
Ozito Chainsaw $98.90 @ Bunnings Warehouse
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How much is it normally?
RRP is $159
is it wireless?
i need a new letterboxAnyone wanna go halves?
as in, you cut me in half? no
or you can pretend your leatherface
Yeah, a day late for Halloween.. Sheesh.
We got a few gums cut down at our joint and got stuck in to the fallen trunks with chainsaws for our friends and relatives who have woodburners…
They're all pulling out their Stihl and Husqvana and what not, and all I had was my cheap electric Ozito chainsaw I bought for about $50 years ago for trimming back branches etc (NOT 2ft diameter gum trunks).
So they're all huffing and panting and carving up this thing with their petrol chainsaws, 2 stroke smoke billowing everywhere, lots of starts and restarts as they reposition stuff trying to get a better angle and I bust up with my bloody Fisher Price looking Bob The Builder chainsaw (seriously it's all fluro green and orange and like 12" long) hanging off 2 x 20M extension leads from a power point in the kitchen…. and bugger me dead if the little Ozito didn't carve through those trunks like a hot knife through butter. I was making 3 cuts for every 1 of theirs.
Dunno why I bothered typing this cool story, but yeah. Ozito. Pretty great for the bucks. If this is as good as the electrics then buy two. It's literally only a fraction more than buying just a replacement chain for the big brands.
This may be more of a reflection of the torque of an electric chainsaw over a petrol one.
…and also that they may own petrol chainsaws, but probably never serviced, cleaned them or sharpened the chain
Probably right. If the OPs chainsaw was only lightly used up until that point, it was probably nice and sharp etc..
More a reflection of the value of a new, sharp chain over a blunt one.
That was really well told. Can we have another story?
If its green and 12" you should go see a doctor!
Looks okay Oregon bar and 41cc enough poke. Buy one if you need it. I have a cheap masters one that is made by husvarna and its is good. But can be easy to flood if you don't start it right. I think that is a bit of a husvarna thing though. By previous one was similar specs to this and it ran well and did alot of work for 7 years but had a derail which killed the chain etc. Still goes but don't trust it won't throw the chain. These things won't take being bashed up like a stihl the plastic chasis won't take it. But really if you understand the limits of the product then go for it.
Used a $40 electric one to chop down a massive conifer tree about two stories high and 5-6 meters across, who needs fancy chainsaws :D
How did it end?
it was hard work, he was saw
You know those " Read first before using" warnings that everyone ignores - DON'T!!!
If you have never used one before, watching a few safety and technique videos wouldn't be stupid either.
Get a good sharpening file at the same time and use it often!
Are you saying "Don't read first before using?"
Pfft, the only safety and technique videos I've watched were from Australia's Funniest Home Videos and I've still got all my limbs.
"THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR DIY USE ONLY"
so no good as zombie defense tool
Halloween Special :P
I just returned a dead ozito lawnmower that was within warranty, Bunnings happy to accept as it's 'their' brand. Was hard to find an exact replacement though.
I own the Aldi version of an Electric Chainsaw and I think it is the best outdoor tool that I own!
It has cut down massive palms and still manages to power through the hedges.
No more yanking on the end of a pull cord for me, just press the button and away she goes, keep it sharp and it cuts easily. (Oregon Bar and Chain)
It even had a palm tree come down on top of it (With some nuts and bolts it was resurrected and is still going strong.) Each time Aldi bring them on sale I think of replacing it, but then I stop myself and ask why bother, when it is still going so well.
It has cut down massive palms
You should keep hands away from the blades…
Did you get the one that can either be used as a chainsaw or as a pole pruner? I bought this 2 weeks ago and last week trimmed about 6 trees and cut 2 down at mums. Paid for it self immediately as for someone to do that was >$500 and would have definitely been less satisfying.
Considering I will probably use this thing once a year at best, good to know that I don't have to worry about what comes with a 2 stroke motor, or breathing in the fumes
With this so cheap, might buy a few and take up chainsaw juggling.
One day too late for part of the Halloween party costumes
I wouldn't spend $1 on.
I had the petrol Ozito and petrol Wesco.
Ozito worked for one weekend and then the next time I used it the Choke broke off making it harder to start and eventually I couldn't get started.
That was when I got the Wesco which again worked a little but then the bar adjuster kept slipping meaning the blade would fling off… I was lucky to not seriously hurt myself.
I would recommend getting the McCulloch (both stores sell them, though Masters has a more powerful version) for $250ish. McCulloch is owned by Husqvarna and can therefore be serviced by them. Got one of them and it easily took down a tree that was around 50cm across.
Did you exchange or return the ozito to bunnings?
The Ozito I didn't return as I had had it for some time… used it for one weekend then didn't for a year.
The Wesco I used a few times as said but returned it within the year stating it was just dangerous and got a full refund.
I only brought the McCulloch in the last couple of months. Though Masters did price match against the Bunnings variant despite the power differences which was nice.
You paid cheap and got a dangerous dodgy chainsaw, who would have thought!.
I agree. Hence why I am stating it here since people are looking at an equally cheap and dangerous chainsaw.
I got one when it was on special for around $78.00 a few months ago and it hasn't failed me.
Father inlaw has had his for a couple of years now and it's still going strong. He lives in the bush and cuts a hell of a lot of wood when they open up the forests each cutting season.If looking at chains, there is a guy on Ebay (Melbourne I think) and he does packs of 3 for a great price, way better than buying a single spare at the hardware store.
Haven't looked him up in a while, so apologies if he's moved on. Doubt it though as he seemed to get a lot of business.I Bought one of these, a couple of months ago… lasted a couple of months, and took a few trees down until it fell apart lol (Bunnings was pretty great with returning the saw tho).
A good chainsaw would last for more than just a few trees and a couple of months. I say you pay cheap you get nasty quality. Real tree loppers wouldn't touch these with a 10 foot pole.
Was $78 back in May and I bought one at the time. Run a search in the comments trail.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/196226