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www.outdoorpowerequipment.com OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT APRIL 2017 35 EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY FOCUS WOOD HANDLERS (CHAIN SAWS, CHIPPERS, LOG SPLITTERS & STUMP GRINDERS) Shindaiwa 491s rear-handle chain saw Shindaiwa's 491s rear-handle chain saw is the lightest professional-grade saw in its class. Available in 18- and 20-inch bar lengths, the 491s features a 50.2-cc professional- grade engine; a professional-grade magnesium body; a premium rim sprocket; a spring- assisted starting system; an automatic, adjustable, clutch-driven oiler; and a replaceable, metal bumper spike. Shindaiwa Steiner stump cutter The Steiner stump cutter attachment is among the more than 20 attachments available on the brand-new Steiner 450 tractor, which is a versatile machine that can do anything from mow grass to remove snow to grind stumps. The stump cutter's durable 16-inch diamond cutter head is powered by a PTO belt with a right-angle gearbox for reliable performance. The stump cutter's 24 durable, hardened cutters can grind both from side to side and from the top down, as well as cut up to 5 inches below ground level. Top cutter head speed is 1,600 rpm. Steiner/Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. Stihl MSA 120 C-BQ battery-powered chain saw Within the Stihl Lightning Battery System, the Stihl MSA 120 C-BQ chain saw is ideal for suburban yard applications from storm cleanup to limb removal. It weighs only 8.4 pounds (including battery, bar and chain) and features low vibration, quick chain adjustment and the Stihl Quickstop Plus chain-braking feature. The MSA 120 C-BQ can make up to 100 cuts on a single charge, which is enough power to make a tall stack of firewood. "The commercial- grade, high-torque, brushless motor delivers the speed, cutting capacity, and run time to power through cutting tasks around the home," said Brian Manke, product manager at Stihl Inc. The MSA 120 C-BQ chain saw bundle includes the Stihl AK 20 battery (36-volt, 2.8-amp- hour) and Stihl AL 101 battery charger. It comes standard with a 12-inch guide bar, as well as exclusive 1/4-inch Stihl Picco saw chain that is custom designed for use on Stihl battery- powered chain saws. A rubberized handle provides a comfortable grip. Stihl Inc. Tanaka TCS33EDTP/14 32.2-cc top-handle chain saw With an excellent power-to-weight ratio, the Tanaka TCS33EDTP/14 32.2-cc top-handle chain saw is ideal for pruning, shaping and hobby work. It is powered by Tanaka's PureFire low-emission 2-stroke engine featuring a chrome-plated cylinder, forged-steel connecting rod and heavy-duty gear-driven oiler. This saw is equipped with a 14-inch sprocket-nosed bar with a side-mounted chain adjuster. Tanaka, a brand within the Hitachi Power Tools Group W.E. Chainsaw Chapps W.E. Chainsaw Chapps provide more protection and adjustment options for a safer and more comfortable fit than most chaps. They are offered in 2 lengths (36 or 45 inches), 2 colors (orange or smoke gray), and 2 leg-securing options (hook-and-loop fasteners or plastic buckles). W.E. Chainsaw Chapps are tested and proven with 4 layers of Kevlar protection inside with a 1000 denier Cordura outer shell and a cotton duck liner for coolness and comfort. A special patented height adjustment system allows people of varying sizes to wear the same pair of W.E. Chainsaw Chapps. W.E. Chapps, Inc. low-emission 2-stroke engine featuring a chrome-plated cylinder, forged-steel connecting rod and heavy-duty gear-driven oiler. This saw is equipped with a 14-inch sprocket-nosed power through cutting tasks around the home," said Brian Manke, product manager at Stihl Inc. The MSA 120 C-BQ chain saw bundle includes the Stihl AK 20 battery (36-volt, 2.8-amp- hour) and Stihl AL 101 battery charger. It comes standard with a 12-inch guide bar, as well as exclusive 1/4-inch Stihl Picco saw chain that is custom designed for use on Stihl battery- With an excellent power-to-weight ratio, the Tanaka TCS33EDTP/14 32.2-cc top-handle chain saw is ideal for pruning, shaping and hobby work. It is powered by Tanaka's PureFire