Small Lidl Parkside chainsaw pruner-replacement chains and blade?

anotherquestion

Hi folks, 

Just managed to pick up up a Parkside extendable Pruner at Lidl, got a small 8 inch chainsaw on head, which I would like to use to cut back some hedges (I have their hedge trimmer too, but think the small chainsaw which is extendable might come in useful as well)

Thinking of buying a few replacement chains from Aliexpress which I find better than ebay, so wondering if these might do, should I buy a spare blade as well. Underneath is the Aliexpress link and also a picture of my Parkside pruner head with details of chain writtem on it.

8 Inch 3/8"LP Electric Saw 33 Drive Links Chainsaw Chains Logging Saw Blade Pruning Chain Saw Chain Accessories Wood Cutting - AliExpress 1420

ButterCheese

I would buy from Amazon, simply because the returns are much easier and quicker to do.  But they do a 4 pack of 8" blades for a tenner

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chainsaw-Replacement-Conductive-Accessories-Chainsaws/dp/B0DT43BQM1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2A0OT2PGGY2J&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.liwt6Pj9yWAYoGB-7wrTfjFQevYeoKw5d43M9sDRNGggN98MlJty-hgzBaZ3--pkz-FhNOvJ9j6yXVLY6-x8cNB_oebrC2XViTDB4h9m0ahpY8FIDtI-BFk69bazVfOyt72iCEFzJjmr3LcC9bBqYoV6NbnaDKcKGzwzbUDPLgGFjdWeR0DLBeVUbmAeZzKRemn5gxH0-s1T5OBbMyp_bskFxA_JloT6XmQPMrDP1bA.57sp_NGfq4ef13JoJWK6W72j0CVuPrnyw1oK6JwJ9K4&dib_tag=se&keywords=8"+chainsaw+blade&qid=1757921634&sprefix=8+chainsaw+blade,aps,229&sr=8-1

ButterCheese

or if you just search for 8" chainsaw blade, there are some other options like a 3 pack for £8.39.  The oregon brand are IMO the best value for money but obviously more expensive.  I wouldn't worry about getting anything too good though, as the limitations of the chainsaw will exceed the limitations of the blade.  Also buy a chainsaw blade sharpener (you can get cheap files and guides, right up to dedicated bench grinders which is a bit overkill unless you're using it a lot).  Even the cheap blades, when sharp, will out perform a more expensive blade if it's dull

anotherquestion

Thanks very much for replies, am I right in thinking though that I need to have the same number of links in a replacement chain, as I currently have in the chain, which is 33, in order to fit into that rotating wheel thing which powers the chain, if any more or less could be hit and miss if it works and is safe?

Thanks.

Section62

anotherquestion said:

Thanks very much for replies, am I right in thinking though that I need to have the same number of links in a replacement chain, as I currently have in the chain, which is 33, in order to fit into that rotating wheel thing which powers the chain, if any more or less could be hit and miss if it works and is safe?

Safety is paramount with any kind of chainsaw, even the small ones can be lethal.  Follow the manufacturer's instructions and never guess or make do.

Personally I wouldn't bother with replacement chains, and definitely not a blade, until nearer the time you might need them.  For occasional light pruning it is more likely the chain (and blade) will outlast other key parts.  If you are using the saw in a way which causes the chain to fail sooner then it would probably be that you'd used it in an unsafe way.

Invest in the correct sharpening tool instead.

ButterCheese

anotherquestion said:

Thanks very much for replies, am I right in thinking though that I need to have the same number of links in a replacement chain, as I currently have in the chain, which is 33, in order to fit into that rotating wheel thing which powers the chain, if any more or less could be hit and miss if it works and is safe?

Thanks.

They are fairly universal I think i.e. as long as you buy the correct length for your bar, it'll work.  I have a cheapo electric 14" chainsaw and have bought both Oregon blades and another unknowm brand, both fitted correctly and I only bought on the length, didn't check number of links.  As someone else has said, light pruning or even cutting through branches will not blunt the blade much.  Cutting through wire, nails, dirt or stones will ddestroy the blade immediately.  You can sharpen your original blade quite a few times before you'd need a new one. 

Section62

ButterCheese said:

anotherquestion said:

Thanks very much for replies, am I right in thinking though that I need to have the same number of links in a replacement chain, as I currently have in the chain, which is 33, in order to fit into that rotating wheel thing which powers the chain, if any more or less could be hit and miss if it works and is safe?

Thanks.

They are fairly universal I think i.e. as long as you buy the correct length for your bar, it'll work.  ...

No, that's incorrect.  (and why it is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions)

The chain pitch has to be correct for the saw - otherwise there is a risk of the chain breaking or being thrown off the sprocket.  The width also has be correct for the guide bar - not so tight it might bind, not too loose it might slip off.  The wrong chain can also cause excessive wear.