can i run 15A chainsaw on 3500W generator?

[iron]

certainly seems like it, but wasn't sure if there was some issue that could cause the chainsaw to overwork or something odd.

 

[DodgyNomad]

Should be fine if it's 3500 running watts, and not surge watts. No problem.

 

[dougand3]

Watts = amps x volts.
Watts = 15 x 120
Watts = 1800

 

[rowerwet]

Yup, i do it from time to time, to exercise the generator so it works when I need it

 

[CountryBoy19]

If it's a 220/110 generator don't forget that you only have HALF of the listed wattage available on a single 110 leg. IE, a 3500 continuous watt 220V generator only produces 1750 watts on a single 110 circuit.

That being said, the likelihood that you'll actually be maxing out the power draw on the chainsaw is low. Just take it easy and don't try to rush the saw through the cut.

 

[woodhog73]

Yes. Infact you could probably run 2 electric chainsaws on that wattage. I have a 2100 watt small inverter generator and run a 15amp electric pole saw on it no problem. It hardly causes the inverter to come off idle speeds at first trigger pull and once the saw starts it returns to just above idle speeds. Compared to my space heater which sends the generator to max rpm.

 

[cromoth]

If that's your only load, should be fine. Costs less than battery only saw & you can use extension cord elsewhere.