Battery powered chainsaw

[ROUSTABOUT]

DeWalt has a good battery latch system. In the end, that's what counts.

 

[Boeing]

My DeWalt saw has no oil reservoir either. I carry a small squeeze bottle of chain oil when I use the saw and just apply some after making a few cuts.

Thanks, interesting....I have a DeWalt 20V POLE SAW that DOES have a reservoir. People complain that the tank leaks.

 

[Boeing]

DeWalt has a good battery latch system. In the end, that's what counts.

DeWalt makes some good tools. I have a 20V DeWalt pole saw that lasts about 50 minutes.
I also have a WORX 36V string trimmer and it lasts almost an hour. Hope this little hand chainsaw works as well. I'm a little concerned about the chain lubrication. I guess I could spray WD-40 or something on it when in use......don't know why they didn't add a oil system. My DeWalt pole saw has a oil tank. (which seeps a little when NOT in use)

 

[Boeing]

Do you know how long a battery will last blowing or running string?

Hi, late answer......My 20V DeWalt polesaw runs about 50 minutes. AND....my 36V WORX String trimmer runs the same 50 minutes. Enjoy

 

[Boeing]

Not sure who built the "hand chainsaw" but all chains on a saws needs oil. I know for the Stihl version it came with a little oil can just for that.

I totally agree. CHINA, of course. It was rated number #3 on the "best batt. one hand elec saw" list. I chose it because it was the LIGHTEST at just over 2 pounds. The only instruction was to remove the cover every 8 hours and "brush" out the wood chips. Now, I do know that chain oil makes a gummy mess in the covers of gas saws but that's OK as it saves the bar and chain. Maybe Elec saws are afraid of the gummy mess? I like the squirt bottle or WD-40 idea though. Thanks

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

DeWalt makes some good tools. I have a 20V DeWalt pole saw that lasts about 50 minutes.
I also have a WORX 36V string trimmer and it lasts almost an hour. Hope this little hand chainsaw works as well. I'm a little concerned about the chain lubrication. I guess I could spray WD-40 or something on it when in use......don't know why they didn't add a oil system. My DeWalt pole saw has a oil tank. (which seeps a little when NOT in use)

Every chain saw I ever had seeps oil. I was cutting short pulpwood since the late 80's, but we do long logs now. Not many places take short wood now. DeWalt makes them thick batteries, not the thin ones that come with an item. I mean 3" thick or so. They last.

 

[two_bit_score]

Every chain saw I ever had seeps oil.

Funny thing. I have a corded electric Stihl that has an oil reservoir and it does not leak oil. I have a Stihl pole saw that doesn’t leak oil.

Every regular chain saw I have ever had leaks oil.

 

[ArlyA]

I totally agree. CHINA, of course. It was rated number #3 on the "best batt. one hand elec saw" list. I chose it because it was the LIGHTEST at just over 2 pounds. The only instruction was to remove the cover every 8 hours and "brush" out the wood chips. Now, I do know that chain oil makes a gummy mess in the covers of gas saws but that's OK as it saves the bar and chain. Maybe Elec saws are afraid of the gummy mess? I like the squirt bottle or WD-40 idea though. Thanks

WD-40 is a poor lubricant and I'd not use it on my bars. Saws need to have there chain covers off and cleaned out. That's the nature of the job. I carry a little brush along for that. I just looked for a photo of it but couldn't locate one.

 

[Spike56]

Funny thing. I have a corded electric Stihl that has an oil reservoir and it does not leak oil. I have a Stihl pole saw that doesn’t leak oil.

Every regular chain saw I have ever had leaks oil.

Agree. I set my saws on a 5-gallon bucket when not in use.

 

[ArlyA]

I found my brush photo so let me know if anyone cares to see it. Maybe in a new thread?

 

[gckshea]

who owns owns one ? Brand ?

2 years...Stihl msa120. Great saw for my wife to use, easy for limbing

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

Funny thing. I have a corded electric Stihl that has an oil reservoir and it does not leak oil. I have a Stihl pole saw that doesn’t leak oil.

Every regular chain saw I have ever had leaks oil.

Yes, and I have a few corded saws, and you actually have to pump oil when you need some on the chain. I have a pole saw too, but it works like a sawzall, not a chain.

My brother and I cut logs. We keep a Stihl pole saw just to trim the limbs off after we load a log truck. Especially if it's long pulpwood. Usually that is smaller, crooked, junky wood.

But I had the opportunity to fill in at a place because their mechanic had to be out a few months. I sent eight crews out each day. They burned five gallons of two stroke oil each crew per day, six days a week. Did I ever learn how to keep two strokes going. One day a week I'd mix up a five gallon can of Top Fuel for each truck. After that, I hardly ever had two stroke problems.

 

[Paystar]

Have a 12 inch Dewalt. Works awesome and got the small size to keep in the ATV"s for those times you come across a downed tree on the trail.
Still use my big gas saws for firewood though.

 

[Boeing]

I found my brush photo so let me know if anyone cares to see it. Maybe in a new thread?

I'd like to see it....do you still use oil, as well as brush it out? I tend to clean my gas Stihl out when I have to change the chain....and it's a gummy mess, oil, sawdust, chips etc.... Love that easy pull Stihl

 

[ArlyA]

I'd like to see it....do you still use oil, as well as brush it out? I tend to clean my gas Stihl out when I have to change the chain....and it's a gummy mess, oil, sawdust, chips etc.... Love that easy pull Stihl

The brush is just to clean the chain cover and bar grove out. All my saws have oil tanks and pumps. I'll start another thread about this.

 

[LouNY]

I'll have to say I'm favorably impressed with my Harbor Freight battery chainsaw,
after our heavy wet snow brought so many limbs and trees down in the driveway that little saw did a good job dropping them. Much easier then trying to get my older gas power saw started after it has been sitting untouched for over a year.

 

[kf4uda]

I have a Stihl. I also have their blower and string trimmer. They each use the AK series battery. I am very satisfied with all.

 

[ParkWhite]

I bought into Lowe's 24V battery line of brushless tools when they came out. Later I bought the 24V chainsaw and I was very pleased. Perfect for clearing small trees out of the fence line and limbing. I have an assortment of gas chainsaws and use them as needed but the little Kobalt is always in the back of the ATV. No gas/oil needed and just pull the trigger.
Kobalt 24V 12-In Chainsaw Kit

 

[ArlyA]

I have a couple of mini battery saws by Makita and do like them. One of my criteria'a was it have automaitc chain oilers and these do.

 

[John_Mc]

I have a couple of mini battery saws by Makita and do like them. One of my criteria'a was it have automaitc chain oilers and these do.

Does anyone make chainsaws that don't have automatic oilers anymore?