Battery operated chain saw

I was warned when i received my Medtronic pacemaker NEVER to use or be too close to a gas chainsaw.  This was devastating for me as i have spent most of my adult life working on my pine forest land using such chainsaws.

i started using a small Hart model battery powered saw this year and have had no problems using it.

SO, I just purchased a Greenworks 18" 80 volt lithium battery powered saw.  It is called a "Digi pro."

i wanted to know if anyone could tell me if this saw is safe to use with my pacemaker, OR is this a hazardous combination I should stay away from?????
 

i am hoping for some positive replies but just really want reliable info.

Thank you.

3 Comments

16" and counting...

by Andiek11 - 2024-07-31 18:33:42

I have a 60V, 16 inch Greenworks chainsaw and it is my favorite play toy.  *haha*  never any problems since I got my PM.  

Chainsaw

by piglet22 - 2024-07-31 19:15:18

Chopping your fingers off is a greater risk than doing anything to your heart.

Just get on with your sawing.

To cut to the chase, find the manual for your device, and there should be a list of things to avoid.

Most of those are going to be things outside the scope of domestic users.

To be honest, you would have to go out of your way to do something bad to your device.

I've tried 240 volt shocks and the pacemaker still works. Don't you try it though, it hurts.

Edit

A petrol powered chainsaw is only going to be a possible problem if it has a dirty HV system for the plug.

Modern saws have electronic ignition that reduces the interference from breaker points.

No problem

by sgmfish - 2024-08-01 21:10:56

I use a gasoline chainsaw all the time. I've seen NO evidence that it conflicts with my PM.

OTOH, a few machines can be a problem such as welding equipment.

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