The Blitz 400 is an Italian-made 38 cc chainsaw that is a rebadged Oleo‑Mac 240 model from Reggio Emilia. In parts catalogs it is listed alongside the Oleo‑Mac 240 and related Folux saws.
For example, a parts retailer notes that a crankshaft for the “Blitz B 400” is compatible with the Oleo‑Mac 240 and Folux F4. Similarly, a guide‑bar listing groups Blitz B300, B304, B400 with Oleomac and Papillon (Cutter 4) models.
In practice, this means the Blitz 300/400 saws are essentially the same hardware as the 38cc Oleo‑Mac 240 (and are also sold under the name Papillon Cutter-4 in some markets). These late-1970s/early-1980s saws were compact two-stroke machines (with an unusually modern electronic ignition for their time) and today are curiosities among collectors.
Specifications
| Specification | Blitz 400 Electronic |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blitz |
| Original manufacturer | Oleo-Mac |
| Country of manufacture | Italy |
| Equivalent model | Oleo-Mac 240 Electronic |
| Engine type | Air-cooled, single-cylinder, two-stroke |
| Displacement | 38 cc |
| Bore × Stroke | 40 × 30 mm |
| Power | 2.2 DIN hp (1.6 kW) |
| Advertised power | 4.0 SAE hp |
| Ignition | Electronic (Phelon) |
| Carburettor | Tillotson HU series or Walbro WA-73-1 |
| Starting system | Automatic recoil |
| Clutch | Centrifugal |
| Drive | Direct |
| Crankcase | Die-cast magnesium |
| Cylinder | Aluminium, chrome-plated bore |
| Air filter | Flocked wire screen |
| Oiler | Automatic piston pump |
| Fuel tank capacity | 400 ml |
| Fuel mix | 40:1 |
| Chain pitch | .325″ or 3/8″ Low Profile |
| Chain type | Oregon |
| Recommended guide bar | 12–16 in (30–40 cm) |
| Dry weight | 4.5 kg |
| Spark plug | Bosch WKA 175 T6 / Champion CJ7Y / NGK BM7A |
| Spark plug gap | 0.5 mm |
| Main bearings | Caged needle roller |
| Construction | Professional magnesium crankcase |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Safety features | Chain catcher, throttle lock |
Here’s a quick video of the Blitz that one of our FB followers, Jacob H, shared in the comments.
Another FB follower, Pietro P, shared the following image, saying the Blitz 300/400 is an Oleo Mac 240 (which is the original), and another version is the Papillon Cutter 4.
