Hey that looks like a real machine that a lot of us could use. I have blackberries, salal, poison oak, and general brush that I'd like to tear up. How's it do? Would it make my hands hurt from all the vibration? (my hands go numb at night).
Well, I've been using my km130, and the vibration was pretty significant due to the 1pt vibration system. This machine has a 4pt vibration system, so it's listed at 1.9m/s^2 vibration instead of 9m/s^2. Basically it's rated to be used all day with safety. I have a chart that I found on the internet, from osha I think. I bought this for cutting a slew of virginia pine, although we do have a ton of blueberries, and I will end up cutting a bunch of them soon too.
Poison oak? Is it okay to cut poison oak or are you in danger of getting the bits on you? I had a really bad case of poison oak about 2 mo ago when I liberated a 300yo old in the neighborhood. It lasted for 3 weeks. I looked terrible.
Thanks for the in-depth reply. I did not know vibrations were measured, now I'll look into it. I think you just sold me on one of those!
Poison Oak: I was on a fire that had lots of poison oak burning and we sent a crewman to the hospital with it in his eyes and lungs. I get a little case once a year and then never again. Bees? A different story for me. Here's to hoping no more poison oak for you.
