- Is a 42cc saw enough for firewood?
- For limbing and cutting small logs up to about a foot across, yes. For felling large trees or bucking big hardwood, a 50cc-class saw is a better fit.
- Does it come with a chain and bar?
- It ships as a two-piece set with the bar and chain included, so you only need fuel, bar oil and basic tools to get started.
- What fuel mix does it need?
- Like most two-cycle saws, it runs on gasoline mixed with two-cycle oil at the ratio in the manual. Never run it on straight gas.
- How often should I adjust the chain?
- Check tension before each use and after the first few cuts on a new chain. A loose chain risks derailing; an over-tight one wears the bar.
- Is it better than a battery chainsaw?
- Gas gives unlimited runtime without charging and more torque in sustained cuts. Battery saws are quieter, lighter to maintain and better for quick trims near the house.
- What does the warranty cover?
- Craftsman backs it with a two-year limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, not normal wear parts like the chain and bar.
- Where is the Craftsman 16-inch 42 cc Gas Chainsaw cheapest?
- At eBay, for $99.95, 39% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Craftsman 16-inch 42 cc Gas Chainsaw?
- 7 stores we checked sell it, including Lowe's, eBay, mercari.com, MartDiscover.com, Instacart.