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We are going to take it down to the post office and if necessary, show them it has no fuel in it. Maybe someone will use a bit of common sense. It has been empty for about a month now so I would think that any vapour should have dissipated. I have been in contact with a couple of people who ship used chainsaws in the US and they don't have a problem. I have even had an offer from one of them to ship it for me which was kind. I have also contacted the dealer but have not had a reply as yet. It is a bit awkward as I am in Aus, the saw is in British Columbia And the dealer is in Northern Idaho
The problem with vague labeling, is that I believe overseas freight goes through a scanner and a detector for chemicals. So they may pick up what is inside anyway and get a bit upset if they find something they don't like.
If I had put it in with my luggage as I had original intended it would probably be with me now. Being honest I didn't try to hide it and put it in one of those solid plastic bright orange husqvarna chainsaw boxes.I thought this would protect and also help seal off any gas fumes. This was like a flag to the dear ladies at the airport who immediately queried it and would not accept it.
We live and learn.
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Have both caps taken off to let the smell dissipate.
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As a 17 Year Employee with The US Postal Service, all in a Small Rural Town, I Recall Delivering Atleast 10-12 Chainsaws. I Do Not Know, and Have No Way Of Knowing Whether They Were New or Used, but I Assume I Have Delivered Both, Because Some Were From Companies, While Others Were From Individuals, I Assume EBay and Such. But I Do Know All Were Shipped In Carrying/Storage Cases. Chainsaws Are Very Recognizable, Because Of The Distinction Of The Case. Also, If Mailed/Shipped In a Secure Case, Postage Can Be Added Directly To The Case and No Box Is Needed...Again, As Long As The Holding Case Us Secure! Also, Just a Note, but The Weight Limit With Us Is 70lbs, Where UPS and Fedex Have a Much Higher Max Shipping Weight Limit. But Uf You Are Able To Find a Chainsaw Over 70 Pounds, Contact Guiness Book!! I Hope This Is Helpful For Now and For Future Use!
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SC Phil, glad you are here. As to the 70 pound chainsaw, it is the operator that needs to be in Guinness Book of records! Many years ago my Dad had a I think "Maul" brand that was a two man saw. Best I can remember the saw was about physical size of a 5 hp lawnmower engine. Had long bar with handle on the tip end and an oilier there also. But then there were some monster cypress trees being cut. Think the bow blade would cut near 3 feet. Don't think it had second handle.
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I was trained and certified in preparing and documenting dangerous goods for air transport. Asking him to knowingly conceal, improperly package and mislabel the package is considered a criminal offense subject to fines for each offense. In this case it would be 3 fines up to $10,000 US and possible jail time as well. Any internal combustion engine is considered dangereous goods for transport and must be packaged, marked, labeled and documented as such.
It can be done but there are hoops to jump through. You cannot empty the fuel out and vent the tank to get around the proper shipment. We air shipped internal combustion engines new from the factory and they had to be shipped as dangerous goods as well.
My guess is that some of the cost of getting chainsaws to Australia is built into the final price since it is so difficult to ship.
My certification lapsed and I don't need it now. However since the attacks on US soil I don't think shipping will ever be easy any more and it wasn't before
Sorry about the expensive lesson but such is life in this world.
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Just to update this item.
I now have the saw in Aus.
It came by sea in seperate packages and correctly labeled.
I purchased a spark plug here.
It was quite dry. $135 total shipping.
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Hi,
I've just read through your posts.
I'm from NZ and am in the same predicament.
I've bought a brand new Stihl MS311 saw on Ebay and have found out that it's nearly impossible to bring back to NZ.
I thought because it's brand new and still in it's box that it would be fine. However, the airline say any chainsaw is considered dangerous goods.
They recon chainsaw manufacturers test each saw in the manufacturing with gas. So it's a no go unless you have the right documentation and proof that it's been purged.
So I'd be really keen to find out how to send it back to NZ. I'm flying to LA next week for four days and am hoping to be able to find a way to bring it back or send it.
I was thinking sea freight. How did you go about it and who did you use?
Cheers
Regan
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