Husqvarna 120 Review – ( 16 in. 38.2cc 2-Cycle Engine)

Overview

Purchasing a good chainsaw can be a hard task for consumers. This is because there are many products in the market and each claims to be superior to the other. Additionally, with manufacturers engaging in innovation and development, consumers have been presented with products that are meant to make their daily tasks easier. This saves on time and even energy from the consumer’s perspective.

Husqvarna, a renowned manufacturer of chainsaws, has not been left behind as they have been able to come up with numerous product lines. With their Husqvarna 120 16” chainsaw, they are targeting the beginner or even the professional who wants to perform light tasks around their yards or gardens. This 32 x 11 x 9.5 inches’ device weighs 7.38 pounds and has numerous feature that makes it have an edge over the competition. This article will focus on the features, the pros as well as the cons.

Features and Pros

• Ergonomic Design Flexibility-

  The 120 gas chainsaw has an overall attractive design. Husqvarna made use of metal as well as hard injection molded plastic. Its 7.38-pound weight is light and makes it a highly considerable device.
  You can, therefore, go on with your tasks without fatigue setting in. The manufacturer also included a switch (throttle lockout switch) in the design whose role is to facilitate the avoidance of accidental start-up runs on the rear handle. There is also a throttle trigger which has a hand guard for the protection of the right hand.

  On the left-hand side, the start/stop switches are fitted as well as a choke control. The left-hand side also houses a primer bulb whose purpose is to let fuel into the carburetor when the chainsaw is starting. In addition, there are large screwcaps for the chain oil reservoir and the fuel tank. The manufacturer made use of large grips which makes them easy to unscrew.
  Besides, these caps are fitted with tethers which ensure that the caps are not misplaced in the process of adding fuel. To add on the screwcaps, their tethers are removable, a feature that is particularly important when draining oil and fuel out of the tank.

  Husqvarna also ensured that this simple device was fitted with a marker line which lies on the clutch cover. This runs on top of the saw as well as down the recoil cover. The cutting mark is ideal when lining up the device which ensures that you get a straight cut.

• Good Performance-

  The 120 2-cycle gas chain saw has a 38.2 cc X-Torq engine that has the unique abilities to reducing emissions. It will also facilitate better consumption of fuel. The 2 cycle engine, on the other hand, gives a maximum speed of 9000 RPM which is quite powerful. Adding to this power is an air injection centrifugal cleaning system. This has the role of removing large debris before they reach the air filter. The result is that the filter will always be clean hence you get good performance. The engine of this device utilizes a gas and oil mixture ratio of 33:1 or 50:1. This depends on the type of oil adopted.

  However, 50:1 is highly recommended by the manufacturer. For the gas, 90 octanes are the minimum requirement as using a lower grade leads to knocking of the engine. The capacity of the gas tank is 0.14 US pints. The air purge feature ensures that air is eliminated from the carburetor and this facilitates the quick start of the device.

• Automatic Chain Oil System-

  The manufacturer made use of the innovative automatic oiling system. In this, the user does not need to press the switch in order to release the chain oil. Husqvarna states that the reservoir’s capacity rests at 0.09 US pints and consequently he oiler is able to release approximately 8 ml per minute. It, therefore, means that you will be able to get around 5 minutes of wielding time before you refill.

• Safety-

  The Husqvarna 120 16’ has a muffler on its front which has the responsibility of steering fumes away from the user. A chain break is also inclusive, and its role is to deal with kickbacks. The chain brake can either be activated through pushing the hand guard forward or alternatively by the automatic inertia release mechanism.

  The manufacturer made use of anti-vibration system technology. This reduces the intensity of vibration on the user making operation easy. It also helps get rid of conditions such as hand-arm vibration syndrome.
  The above shows that the 120 16’ is fitted with adequate features that in turn give you numerous benefits. Additionally, a 2-year warranty, as well as a detailed manual, are included.

Cons:

Noise-

• The sound level is rated at 100.7 dB which is considerably high. To curb this, you are advised to make use of the protective gear such as ear muffs.

We also have prepared a guide to key gas chainsaw features to help you decide.

The Husqvarna 120 16’ is easy to maintain and with the quality that is associated with this manufacturer, you are assured that it is a durable device. It will perform your small to medium tasks with ease that is unmatched. Get it today and enjoy its numerous advantages.