The Atom 706 was an Australian-made chainsaw produced by Atom Industries during the company’s short-lived chainsaw manufacturing period in the 1970s. Atom developed its own chainsaw range in Australia, with the 706 forming part of a family of machines that included the 705 and larger 708.
The 706 is a 60 cc saw and surviving machines are particularly recognizable by their large perforated metal top cover and the “Self Cleaning Air Filter” label, not to mention the “706 ATOM” on the side cover.
Atom’s chainsaw production appears to have lasted only a few years. The best available evidence places the range broadly in the 1972-1976 period, although the exact production dates of individual models, including the 706, are not available.
Specifications
| Specification | Atom 706 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Atom International Pty. Ltd., Australia |
| Model | 706 |
| Type | Gasoline/petrol chainsaw |
| Production years | Circa 1972-1976 |
| Country of manufacture | Australia |
| Engine displacement | 60 cc (3.66 cu. in.) |
| Engine type | Air-cooled two-stroke |
| Cylinder configuration | Single cylinder |
| Power | Unknown |
| Fuel | Gasoline/petrol and two-stroke oil mixture |
| Carburetor | Diaphragm type, exact model unknown |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition on Atom saws |
| Starting | Recoil starter |
| Air filtration | Self-cleaning / turbo air-filter system |
| Engine cooling | Air cooled |
| Main construction | Magnesium die-cast chassis |
| Chain brake | Not fitted, based on surviving machines |
| Automatic oiler | Yes |
| Oil tank | Unknown capacity |
| Fuel tank | Unknown capacity |
| Chain pitch | Unknown |
| Chain gauge | Unknown |
| Sprocket type | Unknown |
| Recommended bar lengths | Unknown |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Dry weight | Unknown |
| Power-to-weight ratio | Cannot be calculated reliably |
| Intended use | General-purpose forestry/felling chainsaw |
