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Einhell Classic GC-EC 2040 (4501230)

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2000W corded chain saw. Equipped with an Oregon cutting attachment (the bar is 400 mm long). It is positioned by the manufacturer as a tool designed for working in the garden and on the plot. It can also be used for cutting firewood in small volumes. The design of the saw Einhell Classic GC-EC 2040 provides for the possibility of sawing logs and trunks with a diameter of up to 375 mm. The saw has good ergonomics and moderate weight (4.9 kg). It is equipped with all the mechanisms necessary for comfortable and safe operation: a brake and protection against reverse impact, an automatic chain lubrication system and mechanisms that provide the ability to remove the bar and tighten the chain without keys.
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Einhell Classic GC-EC 2040
1.9 kW / 350 mm
2 kW / 400 mm
Main
Product typechainsaw
Typeportable
Power sourcemains (230 V)
Motor
Engine locationtransversely
Power2000 W
No load speed7100 rpm
Cutting equipment
Bar/blade size400 mm
Chain pitch3/8 "
Chain speed15 m/s
Protective functions
Chain brake
Features
Featureskeyless chain tension
keyless blade replacement
In boxchain
General
Noise level106 dB
Oil tank volume0.16 L
Weight4.9 kg
Official Websiteeinhell.de
Added to E-CatalogSeptember 2022
P/N
4501230

Keyless chain tension. Keyless blade replacement. Oregon bar and chain.

2000W corded chain saw. Equipped with an Oregon cutting attachment (the bar is 400 mm long). It is positioned by the manufacturer as a tool designed for working in the garden and on the plot. It can also be used for cutting firewood in small volumes. The design of the saw Einhell Classic GC-EC 2040 provides for the possibility of sawing logs and trunks with a diameter of up to 375 mm. The saw has good ergonomics and moderate weight (4.9 kg). It is equipped with all the mechanisms necessary for comfortable and safe operation: a brake and protection against reverse impact, an automatic chain lubrication system and mechanisms that provide the ability to remove the bar and tighten the chain without keys.

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Universal Chainsaw for Home and Garden

The Einhell Classic GC-EC 2040 chainsaw is considered a mid-range model. Its electric motor with 2000W power and 400 mm bar length allow confident cutting of logs with a diameter of up to 25-30 cm, sawing construction timber, cutting thick branches, and felling young trees. For convenient and safe operation, necessary protective and auxiliary systems are provided. In particular, the saw is equipped with an effective brake that engages when the chain jams in the wood and almost instantly stops it, reducing the risk of kickback. It is worth mentioning the SDS system separately, which allows the bar to be installed without tools and the chain to be tensioned with a simple turn of the handle. Moreover, the mechanism retains tension well, so the chain hardly stretches during operation. The lubrication system includes an automatic pump and an oil tank with a capacity of 0.16 L — one fill is enough for about an hour of work. The saw is equipped with quality Oregon fittings, so finding a new chain among this brand's accessories won't be a problem if needed. The only drawback is the stiff start button. On one hand, this is for the safety of inexperienced users, but on the other, with frequent motor on and off, for example when working with small materials, this solution may not always be convenient.

Simple Saw for Household Tasks

It's important to consider that the Einhell tool belongs to the household class, hence it is not intended for professional use in logging or construction. However, for home tasks such as preparing firewood for a boiler or stove, garden maintenance, and various projects on a homestead, the Einhell Classic GC-EC 2040 will be a practical and reliable helper.