Greenworks 20602 20-Volt Lithium Ion 10-Inch Cordless Electric Chain Saw (No Battery or Charger) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is my first chainsaw. I have a friend who is happy to come over with his gas-powered monster for the heavy duty stuff. I wanted a light-duty saw so I don't need to call on my friend for the little stuff. The Greenworks model is perfect for me. I can take care of reasonably thick branches and use it on logs that just don't want to split. It's not exactly like a hot knife through butter, but it gets the job done. I was a little worried about oiling the chain, and making a big mess, but the built-in reservoir does a good job and hardly leaks at all.
I wanted to go lithium-ion because it's the best battery technology today--if it's good enough for a Tesla roadster, it's good enough for my chainsaw! But Amazon didn't have the charger, nor could I find it anywhere else. Long story short, I called the Greenworks service dpt and they were able to send me one right away. So I got my charger, my battery, and my saw, and I've been using it all summer. It's a good product. The battery has enough juice to assist my log splitting for about 45 minutes.. Overall it's a bit pricier than the NiCad battery products, but of course the battery works in my Greenworks leaf blower too, so its not bad amortized over multiple tools. I expect it to last longer than NiCads, too.

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As powerful as it is environmentally friendly, the Greenworks 22602 10-Inch, 20-Volt Lithium-Ion Chain Saw cuts through branches without gasoline or emissions. Its ergonomic, cordless design and user-friendly features make it a pleasure to operate. And because it's powered by a lithium-ion battery (sold separately), the 22602 ensures long-lasting, rechargeable power job after job.
Efficient, Powerful DesignOffering a 10-inch bar length, the 22602 Chain Saw is ideal for cutting small branches into manageable pieces. Its easy-adjust chain-tensioning system allows for quick chain adjustments, while the auto oiler with window makes it clear when oil is needed, so you won't have to worry about being interrupted in the middle of a job.
Comfort FeaturesAs easy to handle and hold as it is powerful, the 22602 features an ergonomic, over-molded grip to help minimize wrist and hand fatigue. And at just 6.8 pounds, it's lightweight enough to lift and carry without excessive strain--even during more intense jobs.No Emissions--EverLike all Greenworks lawn products, the 22602 will never release an ounce of carbon emissions into the air. And because it's powered by a lithium-ion battery (sold separately), this pole saw won't create the mess and potential danger of gasoline spills. This design is not only environmentally friendly, but also efficient--you'll never have to haul your gas can to the filling station or schedule tune ups and maintenance.
The Lithium-Ion AdvantageThe 22602 can be powered by a 6.0-Ah lithium-ion battery or a lighter-weight 2.6-Ah lithium-ion battery (batteries not included). Lithium-ion batteries provide up to three times longer runtime than comparable nickel-cadmium batteries--up to 2,000 cycles. These long-lasting batteries also maintain consistent power, so you won't be disturbed by power lapses or surges. And because lithium-ion batteries are recyclable and are manufactured without heavy metals, this lithium-ion tool is an environmentally friendly choice.Available Charger Reduces Energy Usage by 35 PercentCompatible 22602 batteries can be conveniently charged in the corresponding rated charger (not included). The charger is Energy Star rated, which means it has been shown by the EPA to reduce energy usage by an average of 35 percent from conventional yard tools. Plus, you can charge your batteries any time without any negative memory effect.Warranty InformationThe 22602 is backed by a four-year warranty--that's double the industry standard.Greenworks: Tools for LifeIt's time to move beyond clumsy and harmful gas-powered mowers, trimmers, and blowers. With Greenworks' lawn products, you can create no-impact, beautiful yards without sacrificing power, performance, or usability. The Greenworks Lithium System of Tools means you can stop pulling cords, stop filling gas cans, and stop harming the environment. And because all Greenworks charging systems have received the Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star approval rating, you can be sure that every Greenworks tool is a smart, environmentally friendly choice for your yard.
What's in the BoxGreenworks 22602 10-Inch, 20-Volt Lithium-Ion Chain Saw; manual; and warranty card.

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Earthwise CS30016 16-Inch 12 amp Electric Chain Saw Review

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(More customer reviews)Absolutely the most powerful electric 16 inch saw I have ever used. My McCulloch was great and my Remington was ok, but this item is FANTATISC! Excellent power (4.5 hp) to clear the back 40 and light enough to take up in a tree. Very quiet operation. The customer service was also outstanding from the manufacturer. This item is so new that they have not had a lot of feedback yet. The only thing I found as a slight negative was that nowhere in the user's manual or anywhere else do they tell you how many links to order for a replacement chain. They are correcting that with the new printing of the user's manual. When I do replace the chain, my local Oregon dealer will have the appropriate size. Once done, I will just mark the manual accordingly. The way this thing cuts it might be a while before I need a new chain though! This is a great product at a reasonable price!

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CS30016 Size: 16"Features: -Electric chain saw. -Rubber over molded handles. -Auto bar and chain oiling. -Safety tip blade. -Tool-less chain tension system. -Oil level window. -Electric brake stop. -Cord retention hook. -Available in 16'' and 14'' sizes.

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Factory-Reconditioned Homelite ZR43100 9.0 Amp 14-in Electric Chain Saw Review

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(More customer reviews)For the money, either reconditioned or new, this is a great little chain saw.
I've used a ton of expensive (Husky or Stihl) chain saws. The Homelite is clearly no match. However, if you need help with small jobs around the house, its silly to spend more than this costs.
Pros:
For the money, well designed and simple to use.
Saws amazingly well. You have to take it slow and let the saw do the cutting. But it will make its way through 4" limbs quite well.
For first time users, the user manual is a good primer on chain saw safety.
Its a well executed design. For once its nice to find an opening price point product that does not scream of some purchasing agent going to a bazar in the Far East and ordering a boatload of junk with his company's name stuck on it.
Cons:
You need at least a quart of bar oil. It uses more oil than it needs to. No big deal, just don't saw over the dining room table and keep an eye on the reservoir.
If you muscle it through a limb, the chain has the potential of popping out. Did it once when I first got it. Just take it easy and let the saw do the cutting.

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This is a factory reconditioned power chain saw. Reconditioned generally means that the power chain saw has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the power chain saw back to like new condition. Some power chain saws may contain cosmetic blemishes. Includes 9.0 Amp 14-in Chain Saw - ZR43100, Tool-less Chain Tensioner (No Wrench Required)

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High Limb CS-48 Rope-and-Chain Saw Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently purchased this and used it to cut two branches that were about 25 feet high. The first was no problem and I was shocked how easy it was. While cutting the second branch, the chain got jammed in the branch when it was almost cut all the way through. It took me an hour to get it free but I learned the tricks to free it quicker in the future. The instructions say to stand way out to the side so that the branch does not fall on your head, but the problem when you do that is when the branch starts to sag after it is cut about 2/3 of the way through, it pinches down on the part of the chainsaw that is on the bottom half of the branch so you end up with the chain stuck in place with a half cut branch. I learned that it was more effective to cut from under the branch and get out of the way when it falls. Another review said that he used two people and that would probably be the best way to reduce your chances of the chain getting stuck and also to not get hit on the head. The tool has a "flipping" part that causes the chain to flip over to the sharp side going down and this works pretty well after a few tries. I think that this tool works better on thick branches (more than 4 inch diameter). This is because on the larger diameter branches, the chain is not bent at too severe an angle. When you are almost done cutting through the branch, the chain will be bending in a tighter area that I think that caused me trouble on a thinner branch. For larger branches, the branch will snap before you get into such a tight area. Overall, it's not the greatest tool, but pretty cool to deal with those special cases where the pole saw won't reach. You should be aware that the cut will not be very clean at the bottom of the branch in many cases because you are cutting from the top and sides, not the bottom. In any case, I still recommend it since it costs a whole lot less than having a tree guy come to cut one or two unreachable branchs. But only expect to use it sparingly.

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No more balancing acts! No more expensive tree service bills! Just toss the safety weight over the branch you want to cut, then pull the 25ft. polypropylene ropes. Carbon steel blades can be sharpened. U.S.A. Application: Rope, Chain Length (in.): 48, Cutting Thickness (in.): 8, Rope Length (ft.): 25

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Earthwise CCS30008 18-Volt 8-Inch Cordless Chain Saw Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a terrific tool. I tried two Black and Decker cordless 8" chainsaws and sent both back because they leaked oil all over the chassis and battery. But I did use the first one for an hour and can compare these two brands.
First the cons: The Earthwise is less powerful and lighter, so you have to use more of your own weight to operate it, and it takes a little longer to cut through larger wood (say 6"). Because of the power issue, it's less likely to give you a clean cut without applying some pressure to the cutting edge.
The B&D manual is more informative; Earthwise needs to work on that. If you've never used a chainsaw, you will need some instruction other than the Earthwise manual. These are minor flaws for me, ones I can live with.
We own 5 acres, and are trying to clean up a couple that are full of small, thorny scrub trees and bushes. I'm small, female, and 63 so the larger gasoline saws are no longer usable by me. But most of the wood that needs cutting is in the 3-4" range and this little saw handles it very well. It's light enough for me to be able to cut at all angles. Safety requires that you use two hands always on a chainsaw but in my view, you'd better be ABLE to manage with one hand just in case you get caught on something. This one's light enough that I feel safe using it, a huge issue for me. I will repeat one line from the Earthwise manual because it's so important: Familiarity with a tool should not lull you into a sense of security (I paraphrased there). Even with a saw this small, safety needs to be first on your mind.
Black and Decker vs, Earthwise:
Battery life is longer: The B&D ran out of juice after an hour; the Earthwise was still going strong at 1 1/2 hours.
B&D is manual oil -- push a button to oil the chain before every cut. The oil reservoir was depleted in that time span. The Earthwise is automatic and oil use is much less.
The power switch can be released after the trigger is pulled on the Earthwise. I'm not positive but I THINK you have to hold that button to keep the B&D saw running. I prefer the security of one finger on the trigger while the others hold the handle. However, the B&D chain stops on trigger release; the Earthwise coasts.
B&D comes unassembled; Earthwise is ready to go; just add oil.
Earthwise is a little cheaper; nothing wrong with that.
I can't report on reliability or service life but I love this little guy and highly recommend it to anyone who's cutting jobs are small. Though the manual says you can cut up to 8", that's really pushing it. But for trimming up trees, taking out saplings, or dealing with deadwood, this is perfect. The only reason it got four stars instead of five is due to it's tendency to shred the cut unless you apply some effort -- again, not a big issue for me, but sloppy cuts aren't what you want in landscaping.


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CCS30008 Features: -Cordless chain saw. -Rubber over molded handles. -Electric brake stop. -Lock off switch. -Plastic blade cover. -Auto bar and chain oiling. -Energy star charger, 3-5H. -18 volt Ni-Cad batteries with slow charge. -Depth: 8''.

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Black & Decker NLP1800 Alligator Lopper 18-Volt Cordless Chain Saw Review

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(More customer reviews)This item, Black & Decker NLP1800 Alligator Lopper 18-Volt Cordless Chain Saw, has lots of potential. It cuts the branches well, even fairly thick ones.
The problems: 1) Battey life...easy fix, get a spare battery... 2) requires frequet oiling 3) This is the worst problem I see, but possible a deal break: the top chain guard can very easily get postioned were it rubs the chain, creating wear and eating a whole in the guard..
Overall: I would say worth $75-99, but would not give over $100 for it again untill the above bugs are corrected.

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The Black & Decker NLP1800 Alligator Lopper 18-volt Cordless Chain Saw is an ideal tool for pruning tree branches up to four inches in diameter, cutting branches into manageable pieces, and cutting of fallen branches after storms. Its 18-volt motor provides powerful, fast cutting and its innovative clamping jaws grab and cut in one easy motion. A single charge of its 18-volt Ni-Cad battery provides up to 150 1-1/2-inch diameter cuts. Also included is a heavy duty cutting bar and chain to deliver fast cutting of thick branches and logs. With a six-inch bar length and with a weight of 7.9 pounds, this electric chain saw comes backed by a limited 2-year warranty.

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Poulan Pro PP446ET 17-Inch 31cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered Curved Shaft String Trimmer With Split Shaft And 12-Foot 8-Inch Pole Saw Pruner Attachment Review

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(More customer reviews)(Helpful? Not? Please vote, so I know someone is reading these :^) First of all, this is *not* a professional grade tool. It is neither as powerful nor as rugged as the truly industrial-strength brands. It's basically a Poulan Weedeater (think Wal-Mart) with a saw attachment (think Lowes/HD). Professional grade tools come from Outdoor Power and your local saw shop or your local mower shop. This is for you and me to use a few times per year, so's we don't fall off a ladder with our regular chain saws, not for tree-trimmers who would use it every day.
Secondly, you MUST keep your saw sharp, and you MUST know how to execute cuts to keep from binding your saw. It's this simple. No amount of complaining or money spent on more expensive models will save you from yourself. For this, I am very sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Now, here's the good news ... there are websites out there that will show you the way to make the most common cuts. How to under cut first, where to watch the limb/tree to know to retract *before* you're in a bind. Secondly, Oregon Saws offers a free document on their website on how to sharpen a chain saw.
This little guy can neither be set up too "hungry" nor can you let it get too dull, and expect any sort of good results. This tool is meant for a very specific job, and not really anything else. If you're using it to make even small firewood, you're testing it's limits, though, I'm confident I could make a little firewood with it if I had to. It would be slow-going compared to my traditional saws. Likewise, blazing or limbing or pruning trees with my traditional chainsaws is no fun when compared to the extended reach of this little guy. There's a tool for every job, and most importantly, there's a way to properly use, service and maintain every tool. It's not rocket ... uh ... surgery ... or anything, but it will take about 30 minutes of your "hobby-time" to read up on what it takes to make a saw cut, and then confidently execute a cut well. There is nothing wrong with this tool ... much like there is nothing wrong with my golf clubs ... :-)

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Poulan Pro, Pole Saw With Curved Shaft String Trimmer Attachment, 31CC, Quiet Running Engine, Durachrome Cylinder For Extended Engine Life, Quick Connect Multi-Tool Attachment System, Effortless Pull Starting System, 8" Bar & Chain, Replacement Chain True Value #552752, Automatic Gear-Driven Oiler, Operating Height Of 12', 50 State EPA Compliant, 2 Year Limited Warranty.

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Black & Decker CCS818 18-Volt Cordless Electric Chain Saw Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a nice small branch trimmer. Its downfall is the chain oil is gravity feed onto the chain and leaks consistently. Wherever you store the chainsaw will get oil underneath. I'd give it 5 stars if they fixed that issue.I'm still pleased with the purchase and have learned to deal with the oil problem by simply carrying a small squirt bottle of oil and adding it directly to the chain, bypassing the leaky oil chamber.

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Lightweight, easy-to-operate, and able to get into even the tightest areas with ease, this cordless electric chain saw from Black & Decker handles both soft and hard wood measuring up to eight inches in diameter. Powered by one 18-volt battery (included), the #CCS818 is ideal for general yard work, pruning trees, or helping to clear fallen branches. On a single charge, this saw can make up to 150 1-1/2-inch diameter cuts, so you can get more done in less time. It also features an on-board oiling system to keep the chain working properly, and a convenient window lets you easily see whether or not more oil is need. Additionally, a wrap-around handle lets you put the saw in the proper position for straight and side cuts, while a comfy grip pad keeps you going longer. The #CCS818 comes with a guide bar scabbard to protect the blade when not in use, and an on-board hex wrench.

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