HUSQVARNA 242i Cordless Chainsaw

Reliable Cutting Power

The Husqvarna 242i delivers powerful and dependable cutting performance for demanding garden and firewood preparation tasks. It handles regular firewood cutting, tree felling, and clearing work with excellent strength and consistency. The high chain speed and optimised torque ensure smooth cuts through dense timber and challenging materials. This allows faster progress while maintaining precision and full control throughout every cutting task. The integrated Max Torque Technology ensures consistent power delivery, even during tougher cutting situations. This system also reduces the likelihood of the chain becoming stuck, improving safety and productivity. You can work confidently knowing the chainsaw performs reliably under demanding conditions.

High-Efficiency Brushless Motor

This chainsaw features a high-performance brushless motor, designed for efficiency, durability, and reliable long-term operation. The brushless design reduces internal friction, allowing smoother and cooler motor performance during extended use. This ensures more power transfers directly to the chain, improving cutting efficiency and performance. The motor also provides a longer service life with reduced maintenance requirements, lowering overall ownership costs. You benefit from dependable power output, allowing efficient and confident operation across demanding tasks.

Smooth and Simple Operation

The Husqvarna 242i includes a stepless speed trigger, allowing precise control across different cutting applications. This feature ensures smoother operation and improved adaptability for varying materials and working conditions. The intuitive keypad design simplifies operation, making control clear and easy during use. The keypad includes LED battery indicators, providing clear visibility of remaining charge levels. The integrated Save mode function extends battery runtime, helping maximise productivity during longer working sessions. This thoughtful design improves control while reducing fatigue during extended use.

Flexible and Balanced Battery System

The chainsaw operates within Husqvarna’s 36V BLi-X battery system, offering excellent flexibility and compatibility. This system allows one battery to power multiple Husqvarna tools, improving efficiency and reducing equipment costs. The batteries provide consistent performance and long-lasting durability, supporting demanding cutting tasks. The horizontal battery placement improves balance and manoeuvrability, enhancing comfort and control during operation. This design also protects battery connections from dirt, dust, and moisture, improving reliability. You benefit from improved handling and dependable performance in all working conditions.

Comfortable and Quiet Design

The Husqvarna 242i features a compact and lightweight construction, improving comfort during extended working periods. This ergonomic design reduces strain and improves handling, allowing more comfortable operation throughout demanding tasks. The chainsaw produces low noise and vibration levels, improving user comfort and reducing surrounding disturbance. This makes it ideal for residential areas and quieter working environments. The balanced design ensures improved control and precision during every cutting task.

Safety and Convenient Features

Safety is enhanced with the inertia-activated chain brake, providing protection during unexpected movement situations. The chainsaw includes an automatic shutdown function, preserving battery life during inactivity. This feature also reduces the risk of accidental operation, improving overall safety. The tool-free chain tensioning system allows quick adjustments, reducing downtime and improving convenience. The flip-up oil cap design allows easy refilling, even when wearing protective gloves. The integrated key eyelet enables easy storage, saving valuable workshop space.

Smart and Environmentally Responsible Operation

The Husqvarna 242i supports the Husqvarna Connect app, providing useful maintenance and performance information. This feature helps optimise performance and extend product lifespan through helpful guidance and updates. The battery-powered design produces no direct CO₂ emissions during operation, supporting environmentally responsible working. You benefit from powerful cutting performance while reducing environmental impact compared to petrol chainsaws.