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- This video is my personal opinion and review on the Lidl's Parkside Petrol Chainsaw.
My review on this chainsaw is not to be considered advice but only my personal opinions.
Overall I really like this saw, for the money I actually think its fantastic especially with its 3 year warranty!!!
This saw is aimed at a homeowner that requires a chainsaw every now and then for some like duty pruning and garden maintenance and in my opinion based off of my experience with using this chainsaw, It would serve them very well!
In this review I am using this saw in a commercial felling environment however I would like to point out that the parkside chainsaw is not designed for that simply due to its build quality. Don't get me wrong you could certain use this saw to fell a few tree's but you wouldn't want to do it every day.
You should purchase a chainsaw based off of the purpose and environment you intent to use it, not just off budget alone.
This video was not sponsored or affiliated in anyway with Lidl's or Parkside and is simply for entertainment and educational purposes.
Hope you enjoy!
Be safe, Be Lucky and thankyou for watching!
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Someone with professional protective gear and work pride, respect.
Just brought this exact saw from my local lidl, thank you for this video I'm glad it's not a bad saw to use and good for future work. 👍
Great video thanks for the professional knowledge on this I've just bought one to cut some logs for my wood burning stove.not used it yet but for £79.99 and a 3 year warranty can't get a better deal
Hi Brian
No problem atall and thank-you for your posotive feedback. I have used a number of saw throughout my career from various manufacturers and budgets, and i can honestly say that as a budget friendly saw i was amazed at its capabilities and quality, dont get me wrong there are aspects and features that are bot quite on par with some of the more renown manufactures but this is relevant to the price, the biggest thing that impressed me with this particular saw is like you say the huge 3 year warranty, I dont even get half of that with my commercial saws and they are up to 12x the price!! I hope you enjoy it and find it serves you well!
Thanks for your comment and for watching
Kind regards
Josh
A tip for all before its too late
the bar tension studs are a weak point
they go into the alloy case , and they are not threaded all the way thru.
they half threaded , the rest is took up with the shank of the stud.
so for a 13 mm, ish deep plate /cover, the thread, is only about 5-6 mm deep.
and its a 8x1.25 thread, not a coarse thread, which should be used on ally bits.
the stud will come out after time as when tightening the nuts up, they pull the thread out from the case.
the holes for studs go right thru into the chain oil tank
If you catch the problem first, { essential really } by taking studs out.
and from the inside, { thru the fill plug hole } with the use of a Ball ended allen key, { needed as holes are off set a little to the fill hole } insert a 3 inch fully threaded allen bolt, this will not pull out, as the head is tight up against the inside ribs.
can use loctite or a thread sealer, as if not ,oil will seep past bolts threads.
if you leave it too late, as I did , the the only option that works is to drill tap out to 10 mm, either 1.25,or 1.75, and fit an allen bolt from inside oil tank
If going to 10 mm, the bar will need to be opened up to let the bigger bolt in channel
also the spacer in the cover will need to be taken out, and a thick flat washer used instead to spread the loadings from bigger nut.
drill spacer out, there nothing left, and it will squash up,
can go bigger spacer, but really no need with a bigger washer.
can helicoil, but same problem exists, heli could pull out from the ally case with constant use
other mod well worth it, is to make a longer nut, so the threads cant get damaged thru tightening often, I used a brass hex bar, drilled to suit bolt, and are 25mm / 1 inch long,
so can use both ends if one end does wear, and also much easier to get spanner on with out it slipping of a small nut.
do it now when threads are ok, its a 15 min job,
wait till its pulled out, then 2-3 hours if you got the gear to do it
no gear ,its going to be pay some one else, so cost will go up
do it now, then 2, 3 inch allen bolts, some lock tite and 15 mins tops, and 1£ in bits.
I suspect other chain saws of this type are same, a stud not threaded all the way, so basicly a weal point
Hope this may be of some use to others.
Thankyou for that comment and in depth explanation of the issue as-well as the solution, I personally have not had this issue but i will sure be taking your advice and making the change to mine, like you say better to catch it now than wait until its broke!
Preventative maintenance is far less costly and time consuming that down time and repair bill’s.
One again thankyou for your comment, comments like these are greatly encouraged and appreciated!
Thank-you for watching and i hope you enjoyed!
Kind regards
Josh
I received this chainsaw today, started it to test. When taking it off and putting it down I saw the chain oil dripping out. I assume this has been the problem from the beginning? Didn't happen to make a how-to video? Or should it be replaced under warranty?
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Excellent review from a professional - answered all my questions. Thank you.
Hi Ross
Thankyou for your positive comment and feedback, I’m very happy to hear that you found the video useful, I wouldn’t quite go as far as saying professional 🤔 or maybe a professional novice is more fitting 😂
Again Thankyou for watching and for your comment, I really appreciate it!
Stay safe & Be lucky
Josh
Great video, watched it all the way. I even bought one. I wanted to know if u have to let it run free for some hours before first use. Want to chop some branches next week in the woods and im not sure if i can use it directly or i have to let in run. Tryed to find out in user manual but it doesn't say.
Brilliant video excellent review just exactly what I'm looking for
Thankyou very much for both watching and your comment, I am very glad that you found the video useful.
Kind regards
J
Top quality and thorough , honest review . Hoping to pick one of these up here in Ireland this thursday . Cheers fella 👌🏻
Thankyou for your comment and for your positive feedback, I really appreciate it! hopefully you wont be disappointed, mine is still going strong today!!
Thanks for watching and I’m glad you found it useful!
Stay safe & Be lucky
Josh
@@jburrco3761 thanks so much for the reply buddy appreciate that alot, great to hear yours is still going strong . 👌🏻 ive subscribed so looking forward to seeing more of your videos 👍🏻👍🏻
@@upthereds4939 Your more than welcome mate, Thank you so much for your support, i really appreciate, good luck with the saw and i hope you get on with it as well as i did mine!! Take care mate
Josh
i've passed same saw, because i knew nothing of, and bought Echo 420 instead. will deff look for one, when they come back on sale.
hi whats the vibrations of the saw like. Been looking at expensive brands but have had good luck with parkside
Ive fixed a few of these before and being 100% honest i think theyre a grand little saw. Definitely no stihl or husqvarna by any means but for knocking around the house and for firewood they seem pretty good
Hi Alex
Couldnt agree more mate. For what they are and what you pay in my opinion they are fantastic value for money, and in there own right put allot of the better know brands to shame, especially in the warranty field!
By no means are they a commercial saw but as you say for knocking around the house they are ideal!
Thankyou for your comments
And I hope you enjoyed the video!
My saw when not been used leaks chain oil, when I leave it on its side it don't leak as much
Good review & demo👍🏼 I bought the 20v one yesterday... my first ever chainsaw. I've also got a few other Parkside tools and for the money, they're not bad.
Hi @TD thankyou for your positive feedback, I can honestly say over the years of buying tools I don't think I've ever got better value for money, if used for applications that they are intended for most of the Parkside tools I've used I have been really impressed with, there has been the odd few that have not been that great but all in all I have always been impressed. Have you bought the cordless model? I have not used them as of yet but they have been something I have looked at, you'll have to let me know your thoughts!
Thankyou for watching and thankyou for your comment!
@@jburrco3761 I bought the 20v cordless one, yes. €60 here in Ireland. I already had some 4Ah batteries so didn't need to buy any. It won't be any good for forestry work (obviously) but for bits and pieces in the garden it should be ok🤞🏼I'll be using mine mostly for cutting up firewood and trimming branches.
@@BestUserNameUK ohh happy days mate, you'll have to let me know how it gets on, as I say I have pondered on getting it in the past! Exactly like you say for a little light pruning or a few logs it's the perfect tool for the job, especially when you compare the price of a DEWALT, Makita cordless saw I know what one I'd rather buy!
@@jburrco3761 Cheers mate, good luck with your channel. I had a look at the vid' you put up where the tree felling went wrong... Scary stuff!
@@BestUserNameUK Thankyou mate, I appreciate that. Yeah that was a twitchy moment, a huge learning curve for myself and still have a lot to learn, but in my eyes all your success is a result of your previous mistakes!
Thankyou, it's slowly getting there, Feel free to subscribe 😊
I try to post consistently and like to create a little variety with my content!
Been great chatting with you and I hope the saw serves you well.
Take care mate and be lucky!
Josh
I bought this same chainsaw for £65 about a year and a half ago. Nearly all of my winter heating is from burning locally scavenged wood, and it's half way through its second winter. I can't believe how much work it's done and it still runs flawlessly - I bought it expecting it to be essentially "free" as there would be no way it would last all three years of its warranty, but actually it's showing no signs of giving up! Does anyone know what motor is in it?
Good review. Quick question, what is fuel oil ratio ?
Hi thankyou for your comment. The manufactures recommendation is a 40:1 mix. Hope this helps.
Thankyou for watching ☺️
Josh
Do you know what chain is needed to replace the one it comes with? Thanks for the video, really helped.
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This saw is coming to my local lidl and costs €119. Iv got to clear some (very huge) yucca trees and some thick branches here and there. Don't know if it justifies spending the money or use machete and axe which will do the job but much harder work and more time consuming
Always a difficult choice @Charles Carabott. Certainly for the value of money they are ideal for what they are designed to do, however in your circumstances I can understand your predicament, all I think about is weather or not you would get use out of it in the future and how much easier would it make your life, if the pros outway the cons then in my eyes its a worthwhile investment! 👍🏼
Yes I have one I do cut a lot of firewood.with it I have it for over a year now and it has never let me down starts every time cuts large and small trees a great little saw would buy another when they come in again
I did fill the chainsaw oil and when I leave the chainsaw for a while I can see an oil mark on the ground - comes from point where it lubricatates the chain...is it normal to leak there?
Yes.
I own pro saws but for the value for money there a great saw
@Mark Srig I Couldn't agree more. After owning a number of pro saw's over the years I strongly feel those manufactures could learn a few things from theese budget spec saw's.
Thankyou for your comment and I hope you enjoyed the video 👍🏼
I own 2 vintage saws myself. An old L65 husqvarna and homelite super xl
Sometimes I believe the saying is to true.... Old is Gold! 👍🏼
The tool I want but do not necessarily need lol Seems great value for the money, now to see if Aldi still have any lol. Thanks for the video fella :D
Haha I myself also own many of those 😂 honestly if it is to be used for the application it was designed and intended for i really cannot fault it, don’t get me wrong it is by far perfect but value for money i truly do believe that it competes and in some instances ranks higher than some branded manufacturers.
No problem at-all, Thankyou for watching, your comment and support, its really appreciated!
@@jburrco3761 haha 😂 yes will get one mainly for ‘just in case’
We live in an area that’s forever having trees fall, so would be handing to help clear some of the roads etc should the need arise. Sounds perfect for that. Be safe Josh and thanks again 😎
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@@ChrisLee-UK for that i would say it is perfect, i use mine literally as a back up saw incase one of my main saws break and i also have one that sits on the processer so if i ever need to trim any logwood its there at the ready. I know other people will slate it but for me personally i think its a great little thing.
Thankyou very much, I really appreciate that!
Be lucky mate!
Brought this saw in Lidl nothing but trouble hard to start chain oil leaking and won’t stop when you press off button.
Pull cord snapped on mine at the first attempt of starting.
Very hard to start
This chainsaw sounds like with unadjusted max rpm. The original Zenoah construction work with 12500-13000 rpm. This Parkside sounds like not more than 10000 rpm. Adjust the carburetor, use fuel mixture not richer than 40:1 and you will unlock the real power of this tool.
Hi Kristian. Thankyou for your comment, although you may be right that there is extra power lurking inside, unfortunately with the autotune technology there is no way to manually adjust the carburettor, although you could try an alternate fuel mix.
Thankyou for your comment and I hope you enjoyed!
If you run saw over her limits 1:1 oil to fuel won't help you, you will burn piston on any saw... These cheap saw have lower rpm for a reason...
@@hardcoreplayafromthehimala4888 The reason is that not everyone uses quality oil and fuel. Branded tools such as Stihl also recommend using only their oil 50:1, but if you use another oil, they recommend 25:1.
Already 4 years I have been using a cheap Chinese saw with synthetic Stihl oil in a 50:1 ratio without any problems. The same goes for mine brushcutter.
I give these recommendations from personal experience.
@@KristianYordanov Stihl oils have high flash point, thats is no good for low rpm engines like chinese, i run my cheap saw only on low flash point oils and 32:1....
@@hardcoreplayafromthehimala4888 This is nonsense. Stihl brush cutters like the FS-55 run at even lower speeds (~9000rpm) than Chinese chainsaws with this oils without any problem. My Chinese chainsaw, for example, is set at 12500rpm, its factory settings were 10500rpm, but with Chinese chainsaws they vary greatly. Even the factory settings at idle speed are often incorrect and even the chain is moving. They also vary greatly, from 2500 to over 3500, and even 4,000 - the moment that the centrifugal clutch is activated. The cheap Chinese chainsaws are often not precisely tuned at the factory, but this engine is designed to work with 12500-13000rpm in the old models of Zenoah like G4500 and even 13500-14000 in the updated G4501P.
Of course, they can work with a richer mixture (10500rpm 25:1), but the power they realize will be significantly lower and fuel consumption higher.
I just hope that people would understand that tools from parkside are not for professional use to my opinion
that's why it's funny to see comparison videos with parkside chainsaw and stihl for example...
This is available in my local Lidl. Would be ideal for some some small trees and bushes I would like to remove. I am intimated though by the safety aspects of using a chainsaw.
Hi @amadan34. Thankyou for your comment.
This sure would be an ideal tool for the job you have at hand and would certainly make life easier!
They are not overly complicated pieces. Of machinery to use but the sure do need to be used with respect and caution, as a lack of either can result in serious injury. I would suggest only operating one if you truly feel confident in doing so. If you are confident just make sure you wear all the adequate safety equipment and read the operating instructions carefully! As theese tools are not picky when it comes to what they are cutting!
Good luck with your gardening and I hope whatever method you go with brings you the results you want!
Thankyou for watching and thankyou for your comment!
J
@@jburrco3761 Thanks J
Leave it in lidl
Also when i switch it off it stays going sometimes and its only my second time using it
Hi thankyou for your comment, I would suggest that there is a fault with the kill switch on the saw and i cant say i suffered from oil leaking. I would suggest especially due to the kill switch not operating properly and with it being a vital safety feature of the saw that you return it and swap it for a replacement as that particular saw in my opinion is not fit for purpose. If you purchased it from Lidl I cant imagine you would have any issues in exchanging it providing you have the receipt 😊
I hope this helps and Thankyou for watching and reaching out.
Kind Regards
Josh
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Great little saw, but to get the best from it, you got to run it at a much better mix
40-1 is book, but 30-1 better, and with a bit more smoke, 25-1 is better still, gives lots more power , as compression goes up with extra oil, and so engine should last longer
the smoke aint that much really,
any one with thee,s, try it at 25-1, you be amazed how much better it is.
Hi Markus that is very interesting to know, i will certainly be hiving it a go to see how it performs, thank you for sharing this!!
Thanks for watching and i hope you enjoyed it.
Kind regards
Josh
Is it still going?
Hi TD it sure is, touch wood no issues to this day!!!
I got one while ago as I was stuck for saw as my 560xp and 550 545 were getting stuf done to them. I used it for a day and was very impressed. I'm a tree surgeon and also brought echo cs45 as back up saw but the filters they use are utter shit they get blocked so easy and there mafe from a material u cannot clean I tried petrol warm soapy water etc etc. Have u done any review on the echo. I use there climbing saws
Hi Stephen
Honestly I could not beleive how impressed I was, when you go back to the fact that it cost's £80 it really is outstanding, don't get me wrong it is never going to be a Stihl or a Husqvarna but they are 5x the price. I really do think this is a fantastic bit of kit. Especially when it comes down to value for money.
I have used the Echo CS450 and the CS620 and I found them to be OK. I was more impressed with the 450 over the 620 as concidering the 620's size I found it to be pretty underpowered. I have not done a reveiew as of yet on Echo but I was thinking about creating one for the saw's that I have just mentioned.
Thankyou for your comment and thankyou for watching.
I hope you enjoyed!
@@jburrco3761 tks for reply yep in Ireland the saw in lidl was €100. I used it today just to test it out. I put 7fills through it brashed trees dripped a few and blocked timber. They are better than I expected. I run chainsaw courses up on my forestry and taking to the guys the new husky ie 550 560 they think you'd only get 2yrs out of them. I run a few of the older ones 346xp 357xp find them great. Do u think its worth rebuilding saw with spurious parts??
@@tikatola93 your welcome.
Honestly I am more than happy having one int he truck and using it daily, especially when your on lighter work like you say, bashing up or snedding, welding a weighty 560 seems pointless when you can turn to that!
I run a 2019 562xp as my daily with a 20" setup, and I won't lie I really like it, feels like a very harmonised machine. Although I still use some of my golden oldies on a number of occasions. I was not a great fan of the older Husky models so allot of my old saw's are stihl's but that just personal preference.
With regards to rebuilding I think it simply comes down to what saw it is, I strongly beleive in repairing rather than replacing, I think theese days we throw far to much away as it is! on my smaller saw's I often find it truly is not viable to do any significant repairs so I often just replace them, but I find that my older saw's are the ones that are often worth saving as they simply are not built like that anymore. Alot of my larger, higher spec saw's I do try to repair rather than replace, as you can often repair for half the price of a replacement. But really I think it all comes down to what machine it is (age and spec) and what needs doing and how much it will cost. ☺️
@@jburrco3761 have u noticed how hot the exhaust gets i was brashing trees and left saw on ground beside branch in seconds it was smoking
@@tikatola93 Hi Stephen I won't lie I haven't had an issue, I had it at first where the muffler itself was smoking after use but I beleive that was just the paint cooking off as it cleared after a number of uses. When you say you put it next to a branch was it the branch that started to smoke or the muffler itself?
Anyone nó the demensions and the weight in the box
Hi @Mark Grace. I know weight wise it comes in at approximately 6Kg
With regards to dimensions unfortunately I don't know but I would say in the region of L40" x W20" x H 15-20"
As I say theese are estimates but I hope it helps 😊
J
@@jburrco3761 thanks bud how much do they go for in the states
@@markgrace1234 your welcome mate, I'm not sure about the States, but here in the UK I paid £80 at my local Lidl ☺️
don't drop start it and you will be fine
Review is by a, hmm, professional and with a viewpoint of comparing the Parkside to a Stihl or Husky as comparable merchandise is most unfair. Firstly it's a cheap chainsaw for occasional use by a homeowner, and not a £400to £700 Stihl. Secondly the chain lubrication oil tank filler bung has a smaller filler bung than a professional saw,, such as Stihl, for a reason. (it's not designed for repeated filling and use.) Occasional use as its a cheap saw, however that said, for the money it works amazingly well. One drawdown I have found with the same Parkside model as reviewed here, is the guide lubrication oil needs to be of a thinner viscosity, as it, over time becomes very thick and prevents a suitable amount of oil to lubricate the guide bar, but then again it's meant for occasional use only. If you want a professional saw, pay the professional saw price. Simple really. Incidentally been felling lumber for over 40 years and have found out that there is no such word as cheap anything. You simply get what you pay for in life.
Hi and Thankyou for your comment.
Im sorry that you feel that I am a Professional as this is certainly not the case, I certainly do not want to portray this either.
With regards to the comparison I was not making a like for like Comparison between this saw and a Stihl or husky, as there is no comparison between the 2. I was actually stating in favour of the Parkside over a Husky, Stihl or Echo as for the money I thought it was a fantastic saw. I also stated that the parkside saw was not intended or meant to be use in a commercial environment and was simply designed and dedicated to a homeowner for lightweight use.
I mentioned the oil filler bung simply as a personal opinion, which is regardless to the market it is designed for. I have used other cheaper brands of saws in the past that are both intended for commercial use yet the filler spout is still large enough for the spout on a combi can. This comment was simply an observation and personal opinion.
Again I apologise if you felt that I was making a direct comparison between this and other brands, however i use other brands such as husky, Stihl or echo as most people will be familiar with those and will be able to relate easily with them.
I actually felt that for the money this was a fantastic saw and actually exceeded my expectations, in certain ways this actually put other brands to shame, and in fact still have the saw to this day.
I completely appreciate that if you want a professional saw then you have to pay professional money, which is exactly why I have multiple professional level saw’s that I use for day to day commercial activities, as like you say, the Parkside is not designed for that.
Im sorry that you did not feel this was a good representation and a poor review, i simply made this video based off of my own opinions and for entertainment purposes rather than “professional advice”
Thankyou for watching and for your feedback, I will bear this in mind for future demonstrations.
Kind Regards
Josh
@jburrco3761
Good Morning Josh, I am glad that you have taken the time to read my comments and responded so courteously, without the need for derogatory and inflammatory comments and suggestions, as so often happens when a different opinion is offered on these forums. So I thank you for being gentlemanly and professional with your response. My main area of concern was readers who have never used a chainsaw,jumping into a decision to purchase a saw which is not as robust as let's say, a more professional piece of equipment.
They do a good enough job ,but alas are built to a set budget . I have found over the years ,that if they are expensive enough, then most novices avoid them on price point alone. Let's not forget that these things can cause horrendous casualties in the hands of well intentioned individuals. I have personally witnessed two such encounters. Not something many people seem to think about it appears, until it is too late. Keep up the good reviews, they are enjoyable and I look forward to more to follow. Best Regards Trevor
@@trevor3104 Hi Trevor.
I would also like to thankyou for your humble response and opinions.
I think the trouble is these days it is so easy for people to base opinion on a subject or person based of a very short period of time ( such as a 10 min video) and allot of context can be missed or misinterpreted. The issue can go both ways as often the individuals that write the comments can often be derogatory or harmful which to the creator can be frustrating, However there are often instances where certain comments contain specific factual merit or like you say simple personal opinion/ constructive criticism and yet people still take offence.
I find the issue is especially on these platforms is people take the text they are reading as face value, rather than actually taking the time to read the comments expressed properly and from a broader perspective. People seem to have a real issue these days with accepting and listening to other people's opinions which I have never really understood, I for sure have learned a lot in life by taking on others opinions, Comments and criticism.
I as an individual am in no way perfect nor do I pretend to be but I am also one that will whole heartedly admit and also show my mistakes, there are is another video on my channel that demonstrates one of my biggest in the tree cutting world! feel free to watch it if you fancy a cringe!
A gentleman once said to me " A man who has made no mistakes, has made nothing at-all"
I completely agree with you, anybody in the market looking to purchase equipment such as chainsaws should do the correct research dependent on their intended use and purpose and not just based on a budget or " that'll do" mindset. like you say a saw such as this would serve no purpose in a commercial environment as they would not last but more importantly potentially be quite dangerous.
I really appreciate anybody that takes the time to watch my videos. I only have a small channel but even If one of my videos helps 1 individual the i am happy with that!
If only the world could learn to communicate without the need to take offence then we may all just learn a thing or two!
If you feel they are relevant to you please feel free to subscribe.
Again Trevor, Thankyou for your time, for watching and your conversation!
Take care, All the best
Josh
Ball of scrap same as the Scheppach that they sell
For me, brits were always cool reckless guys. Honestly, it feels feminized to watch u all over-equipped. Greetings from croatia !
Hi Jure! Thanks for the comment, I'm not to sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing 😂 I like to think that I tend to only have the things I need to do my job to the best of my ability, although I have been known to over endulge on the odd gadget or two 😂 thankyou for watching and your comment. Hope everyone your side of the pond is staying safe and well! Be lucky!
Josh
man can't understand nothing.
Hi Tim, really sorry mate, in what sense can't you hear, is it due to poor audio??