Tanaka's 14-inch entry level homeowner saw features excellent power-to-weight and is backed by a 7 year consumer use warranty. Tanaka is a brand within the Hitachi Power Tools Group and for more information go to www.tanakapowerequipment.com.
This review is from: Tanaka TCS33EB/14 32cc 14-Inch 2-Stroke Gas Powered Rear Handle Chain Saw (CARB Compliant) (Lawn & Patio)
First some background: I currently own a 50cc Stihl and 50cc Dolmar, have owned and used various chainsaws (Echo, Homelite)for the past 30+ years and cut 12+ cords of firewood each year. I was looking for a smaller/lighter saw to start training the kids on and bought the Tanaka TCS33EB 14" primarily because it was heavily discounted and a good experience with a Tanaka gas powered drill at my workplace.
I came quickly and in good shape -- got to love that SuperSaver shipping! My first impressions: very "plastic-y", but how they make chainsaws lighter these days. "Made in China" proudly displayed right below Tanaka and model number. The chain tensioning mechanism seems very light-duty and is mounted in the clutch cover rather than on the chassis proper. The chain is an Oregon brand 91VGX low kickback, but also "Made in China" -- I had no idea! It does come with a genuine NGK sparkplug. What I'm having difficulty wrapping my head around is that the crankcase is made...Read more
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