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On Jul 26, 4:11 pm, "ARWadsworth"
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Jim K wrote:
On Jul 26, 12:00 pm, "ARWadsworth"
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All they all the same.


Or is there a bod standard oil I can use instead?


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Adam


depends if you're bothered what it gets sprayed on when you're using
the saw..... motor oil is cheap but toxic in general and may spoil
plants etc.
Dedicated "chainsaw oil" is IME usually much more expensive (gloopier
& "anti-fling" claims) but can be had in "biodegradeable" flavours for
"sensitive" (garden) areas..


I don't do sensitive. When I get the chainsaw out the tree dies. I just
don't want to bugger up the saw.

Even toolstations 4 per l seems too expensive.

Looks like an eBay purchase may be needed.

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Adam


I have been known to use cooking oil when time was tight, tho promptly
flushed thru with usual (new) motor oil thge next day (otherwise it
can get a bit "congealed" around the edges)...

Jim K