# Chainsaw Petrol 20" Bar

Used for cutting firewood etc.

- **Item code:** 527B
- **Category:** Building & Renovation
- **Subcategory:** Saws

## Hire rates

Default national retail rates, including damage waiver and GST. Rates vary by branch and hire duration.

- $64.72 for 4 hours (normally $118.66)
- $80.91 for 24 hours (normally $148.34)
- $320.24 per week (normally $587.11)

Promotion: Online Exclusive, ends 5 November 2026

## Specifications

- **Make:** Various

- **Model:** Various

- **Bar length:** 508mm

- **Fuel tank capacity:** 0.4 - 0.6 l

- **Fuel consumption:** 0.5 - 0.6 l/hr

- **CO2 Emission:** 1.2 - 1.5 kg/hr

- **Run time:** 35min

- **Noise level:** 104 - 106dB

- **Length:** 850mm

- **Width:** 350mm

- **Height:** 350mm

- **Weight:** 6.8 - 7.2kg

## Safety

### Recommended safety equipment

- **Hearing Protection**: To guard against excessive noise and prevent hearing loss, wear earplugs or ear muffs of the appropriate grade when using this equipment.
- **Eye Protection**: Suitable eye protection is required when operating this equipment.
- **Head Protection**: A safety helmet is required when operating this equipment to provide protection from overhead & moving/falling objects. Safety helmets with air muffs and full face visors are also available. Long/loose hair should be tied up or restrained with a hair net.
- **Hand Protection**: Suitable hand protection appropriate to the specific hazards must be worn when using this equipment (e.g. PVC for chemicals, cotton fordirt and dust etc.)
- **Foot Protection**: Firm footwear providing support for the foot and ankle is required with good tread allowing for solid grip on surfaces. Full safety boots should be considered for maximum foot protection.
- **Toxic Materials**: WARNING TOXIC GASES CAN BE HARMFULL OR FATAL. Engine/Heater exhaust gases are toxic: Do not operate in enclosed or confined spaces such as tanks, pits and other enclosed areas. Use only in well ventilated areas outside downwind from working site.
- **Safety Chaps**: Chainsaw Chaps are safety pants made from very thick fabric to protect your leg while cutting trees with a Chainsaw. You should wear them all the time, even if only doing a small job. The bottom line is if you don't want to accidentally cut your leg and be subject to potentially serious injury.
- **Ventilation**: Use only in well ventilated areas, risk of C02 buildup exists.

### Transport safety notes

- **Carry**: You can carry this.
- **Car**: This will fit in a four door car.

## Related gear and accessories

### Mandatory items

- [Two stroke fuel per litre (2STROKE)](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/products/equipment/consumables/fuel/2stroke-two-stroke-fuel-per-litre-1.md): $5.54 each

### Recommended items

- [CHAIN BAR OIL PER LITRE (CHAINOIL)](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/products/equipment/consumables/oils-solvents/chainoil-chain-bar-oil-per-litre.md): $7.49 each
- [Hard Hat with Earmuffs & Visor (690045)](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/products/equipment/safety/safety-gear/690045-hard-hat-with-earmuffs-visor.md): $9.27 for 4 hours
- [Safety Chaps (690046)](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/settings/products/690046-safety-chaps.md): $18.96 for 4 hours
- [Fuel container 5 litre (PC5)](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/products/equipment/consumables/containers/pc5-fuel-container-5-litre.md): included at no charge

## Documents and guides

### Instructions for use

- [Chainsaw Petrol - Instructions For Use](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/instructions/chainsaw-petrol-instructions-for-use.md)

### Operators Manual

- [Operator's Manual - Husqvarna 460](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/qp4bhqqu/527b-operators-manual-husqvarna-460.pdf)
- [Operator's Manual - Husqvarna 556](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/ctxdwwip/15-20191108094531_pts_369.pdf)
- [Operator's Manual - Stihl MS311](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/tt1fcsal/15-20191108100316_pts_369.pdf)

### Specifications Sheet

- [Specifications Sheet - Husqvarna 460](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/21ejxht5/15-20191108101105_pts_369.pdf)
- [Specifications Sheet - Husqvarna 556](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/q2pbncd0/15-20191108101117_pts_369.pdf)
- [Specifications sheet - Stihl MS311](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/tspoh52o/15-20191108103910_pts_369.pdf)

### Guides and videos

- [Hirepools Range of Chainsaws](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/guides/diy/hirepools-range-of-chainsaws.md) (video)
- [How to Start a Chainsaw](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/guides/diy/how-to-start-a-chainsaw.md) (video)
- [Top Chainsaw Tips and Tricks](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/guides/diy/top-chainsaw-tips-and-tricks.md) (video)
- [How to Replace a Chain on a Chainsaw](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/guides/diy/how-to-replace-a-chain-on-a-chainsaw.md) (video)

## Delivery and pickup

### Delivery instructions

- If you wish for this item to be delivered, please provide your information.
- We aim to deliver within 2 hrs of your selected delivery time.
- All deliveries and pickups must be in a safe area to unload, demonstrate the equipment and complete paperwork.
- Any delivery amount displayed is 'one-way' and for one load only.
- If multiple vehicles are required for delivery, we will contact you prior.

### Pickup your gear up?

If you're coming to pick your gear up, please have the following information ready with you.

- Make sure you have a form of ID on you.
- We provide demonstration of the gear. Please set some time aside if you can.

Full details, availability and branch pricing: https://www.hirepool.co.nz/products/equipment/building-renovation/saws/527b-chainsaw-petrol-20-bar