Having fuzzy head after using chainsaw?

[AlCapone]

on Thursday I was hedging after a while I was feeling a bit light headed which lasted until I went to bed
It was a bit like I had been drinking too much
I have used chainsaw many times over the years without any problems, there was no breeze at all so the fumes were hanging around
The saw had not been used for at least 4 years after the previous owner passed away
There was petrol left in tank so I emptied most of it then filling before filling
A few pulls and it was away
However yesterday after about an hour it stopped a new plug and air filter made no difference so a posting on farm machinery section may be needed

 

[GingerGenius78]

If you can justify the extra cost and have a lock supplier you can try one of the cleaner fuel alternatives like Aspen 2t fuel we use it in everything 2 stroke at a tree surgery firm I sub to it’s very much cleaner no nastys in it like benzine and no sore throat or stinging eyes either !
Others do similar like Stihl and Husqvarna and Gulf fuels I’ve only ever used the Aspen.

mother advantage is it’s a long life fuel too that doesn’t go stale !

 

[Macsky]

on Thursday I was hedging after a while I was feeling a bit light headed which lasted until I went to bed
It was a bit like I had been drinking too much
I have used chainsaw many times over the years without any problems, there was no breeze at all so the fumes were hanging around
The saw had not been used for at least 4 years after the previous owner passed away
There was petrol left in tank so I emptied most of it then filling before filling
A few pulls and it was away
However yesterday after about an hour it stopped a new plug and air filter made no difference so a posting on farm machinery section may be needed

It could be viral. My wife had a dizzy head upon waking one morning recently, son had the same a few days later, and heard of f a few other folk with the same since. Lasted a day or two max.

 

[GingerGenius78]

It could be viral. My wife had a dizzy head upon waking one morning recently, son had the same a few days later, and heard of f a few other folk with the same since. Lasted a day or two max.

My OHs boss has had this and a few round them ! Must be 2024s covid !

 

[Macsky]

My OHs boss has had this and a few round them ! Must be 2024s covid !

Aye it was very specific symptoms and very short lived.

 

[devonbeef]

on Thursday I was hedging after a while I was feeling a bit light headed which lasted until I went to bed
It was a bit like I had been drinking too much
I have used chainsaw many times over the years without any problems, there was no breeze at all so the fumes were hanging around
The saw had not been used for at least 4 years after the previous owner passed away
There was petrol left in tank so I emptied most of it then filling before filling
A few pulls and it was away
However yesterday after about an hour it stopped a new plug and air filter made no difference so a posting on farm machinery section may be needed

It could be the vibration from saw ,I can only use a saw for 2 fuel fills a day or else it makes me ill

 

[deleted user 837354]

*Furious googling possible causes of syncope*...


Strangely, chainsaws are not listed?

 

[Wooly]

on Thursday I was hedging after a while I was feeling a bit light headed which lasted until I went to bed

The saw had not been used for at least 4 years after the previous owner passed away

I hope he didn't pass away while using the saw !!

Perhaps you need to buy an electric saw.