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Product Reviews:
Black & Decker CCS818 18-Volt Cordless Electric Chain Saw |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: b&d electric chain saw
Comments: the product works well, and cuts cleanly, until the battery starts getting low on charge. when the battery is low, the blade starts jamming in the wood and also kicks back more than when fully charged, otherwise it works well. it is great in tight quarters, where there is not a lot of room to move around. if you purchase this saw get some extra batteries if you are going to cutting for more than 20 minutes.
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Rating: 2 (out of 5)
Summary: Once it works, it's mediocre
Comments: Do not purchase this product unless you are already an experienced chain-saw user. The blade comes packed seperaely and must be installed, which takes3hands. Then the tension must be adjusted and oil added. Adjusting the tension is difficult, because they paut the screw right next to the blade, which means you only get about half a turn and then have to withdarw the tool they give you and find the slot in the black screw(hard to see)all over again. In addition, there are no markings about which way to turn the screw for the desired effect.
If you do purchase this saw, read the instrctions. They are actually well written, even though it's hard to perform the tasks described.
The saw seems to have enough power to do its job, however getting it adjusted so that you can use it is difficult and keping it that way for more than a few cuts is much more difficult. |
Rating: 2 (out of 5)
Summary: Not a real chain saw
Comments: I would describe the Black & Decker 18V Cordless Chain Saw as a toy if it were any fun at all to use. Unfortunately, it is neither fun to use nor a real chain saw. It will put a nice score on the branch you are trying to cut, however in the end you will have to go get your hand saw to finish the job.
If you need a chain saw, purchase a real gas-powered chain saw. |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: great, Dependable Saw
Comments: 4.5 stars.
I purchased this saw to help me demolish an old building.
I do not have much use for a chainsaw normally, so I did not want to invest hundreds of dollars into a gas saw that would rarely leave my garage. I also needed a saw that wasn't hampered by a power cord. So this was the perfect choice.
I love it. It slices through 2x4s and 4x4s with ease. It will cut through nails too (though I try to avoid them). It's also a relatively quiet saw. No need for ear-protection. you are next-door neighbors will not even know you are using it.
My only complaint is that the battery doesn't last long--about 30 minutes of steady use. however as other's have pointed out, you can always slide in a freshly charged battery and keep cutting. Batteries can be pricey though (about half the price of the saw) and they need several hours to charge.
For the annoyance this sometimes causes, I take half a star off my review. Otherwise, I'd rate it a full 5 stars.
The saw itself works fine. It's easy to set-up and clean. Durable and dependable. safe to use.
I have sinced used it to do cut down small trees and to prune limbs and I have had no problems.
It's a great saw for small jobs. |
Rating: 1 (out of 5)
Summary: This is a toy
Comments: I purchased this saw to cut firewood for me and my son. I have several B&D cordless tools that use the same battery that work great, including a line trimmer. I figured with the extra batteries I had, I could cut all the wood I wanted in1session. My intentions was to go out to our city's brush pile occasionally to cut smaller limbs (around 2-3 inch diameter). My reasoning was to avoid gumming up the carb of a gas chain saw by letting it set for extended periods of time. The 1st (and only) time I took out my cordless chainsaw, with the chain properly tightened, and oiled, and a fresh fully charged battery, I put the saw to wood on a small, green limb. After nearly 30 seconds of putting as much pressure as I could put on the saw without bogging it down, I cut about a quarter of an inch gash in the limb. Luckily, I purchased this saw from a reputable internet dealer who not only allowed me to return it, however also purchased up the tab for the return shipping. DO NOT purchase THIS SAW!! |
