How do I prevent fuel fumes in vehicle from a chainsaw?

Madog,

Not sure if this will get rid of all the smell with the case of the chain saw but I have a similar situation with the outboard when I put it in the back of the Patrol. All I do is run the motor until it runs out of fuel. This alleviates any fuel smells.

Goona

Probably the best solution for someone like you is a twin cab with a canopy over the tub. You sit in one capsule and put the smell in the other.

PeterD

Hi Madog

How about Wrapping it up in a Small Plastic Tarp, you can get small
Tarps around 2 metres square, or even smaller, and they are cheap.


Cheers
Daza

I put mine in my rear wheel rubbish bag, keeps it out of the car, my misses has the same problem as yours.

This was the easiest solution for us.

Baz.

Madog - have not tried this, but if I had that problem.

1. Place a rubber or metal seal under the lid but you may have to remove it before using to allow the tank to breath.

2. If the saw is not too big, buy a plastic container with a filled lit. The place door weather seal under the lid to tighten the seal.

A J

It generally only takes a couple of minutes to remove or replace the blade and chain, and you could store the engine/fuel tank in a 20 litre plastic paint or plaster drum, or a screw top plastic container big enough.
Good luck.

Stihl make a plastic chainsaw carry case.
You could see if it fits in one of them and wrap some duct tape around the join to make sure?

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Madog,
I bought a canvas chainsaw bag from :
www.infrontcampinggear.com.au
It does not solve the problem , but I keep the chainsaw really clean by wiping away oil and petrol, and it all helps.
Willie.

G'day MadDog
Last time I carried the saw in the back of the Cruiser I too was worried about the fuel smell. It's bloody hard to keep the fumes contained. The saw and all the bits and pieces live in a wooden box. The fuel can (plastic container) I double wrapped inside those Woolies type plastic shopping bags. Just changed them for new ones each time it was used. Likewise I wrapped the engine of the saw itself as best as I could in plastic bags (obviously have to let it cool after use). It worked pretty well although on really hot days after the vehicle was left standing for a while there was some odour, but not too bad. The box probably helps a fair bit too.
Cheers from the Moose

Here is a different alternative.
Get an inverter and run an electric chainsaw (or a reciprocating saw which will cut ANYTHNG with the appropriate blade)

Cheers,
Peter.
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Swap the chainsaw for an axe and handsaw....