Typhoon
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Im just curious, but how do the heated handles work? I mean, what heats them? Is it electronic? Where does the power come from? Thanks.
-Brad
-Brad
heated handles?
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Typhoon- "arctic" models have a different flywheel that has an additional set of magnets with a generator underneath of it, which generates electricity used for the separate purpose of powering heating elements in the handles and on or in the carburetor.
This adds a little bit of weight to the saw compared to a non-arctic version.
Surprisingly enough, the juice from the generator can also be used for other things, such as a small 12 volt light clamped to the handle of the saw for night time operations out on forest fires.
This adds a little bit of weight to the saw compared to a non-arctic version.
Surprisingly enough, the juice from the generator can also be used for other things, such as a small 12 volt light clamped to the handle of the saw for night time operations out on forest fires.
Typhoon
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Very cool... thanks.
John in MA
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Didn't some saws years and years ago run the exhaust through the handlebar to keep it warm.
I remember seeing a Homelite that had that.
ClearH20Scott
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30 to 40 watts.
Not enough to worry about.
Not enough to worry about.
030
030 used a port on the muffler, And a tube that connected to the handle for heat. Generator works much better.
030 used a port on the muffler, And a tube that connected to the handle for heat. Generator works much better.
