I have purchased and used a six and eight inch mini chainsaws. The six inch one didn't have automatic oiling, so I oiled the chain every time I changed the battery, which wa s about twenty minutes. It lasted about eleven months before the chain cover/guard desintegrated where you tighten the nut that secures the bar. The eight inch one, although it had an oil system that you had to pump to oil the chain (they called it automatic), only lasted a month. Based on my experience, I can only say that these mini chainsaws are designed for light work around the house. Unless the manufacturers take the time to make serious improvements, they won't take the place of a name brand or proven gas chainsaw.
You make a good point which I didn’t raise in my comment above. Yes, these are for light use only. I tried cutting a lot of firewood (3-4” thickness) and while the saw performed the cuts perfectly, continuous use made the thermal protection cut out and it was a very stop-start operation. For these kinds of uses, a petrol chainsaw is the proper tool. If you think of the small cordless saw as an alternative to a pruning saw, you’d be about right. Light use, where the timber isn’t too big and the job isn’t too long. But it wins hands-down over a petrol saw if accessibility is an issue, such as trimming dense shrubs.
its all about the price point....i love mine $35 with battery online marketplace the best tool purchase i ever had...used a small file to sharpen the blades so many times now about a dozen times and still cuts sharp....no major brand name could match the price point for what it is...None...and plus the fact mine is Makita compatible could use my makita batteries..and plus the fact that all Major brand name saws are also MADE IN CHINA...
These mini chainsaws are marketed as pruning saws pruning generally referrers to branches under 2in although these saws will saw through logs the length of the bar this is not there intended purpose nor are they designed for continuous use over long periods of time aney one who thinks they are is foolish I paid 30 bucks for mine on Amazon with "automatic oiler" this is about 100 dollars cheaper than a De Walt and about 200 bucks cheaper than a Milwaukee I use it for firewood and tree trimming in the summer months and it serves me well and when it goes bad I'll get another one at 30 bucks it could almost be considered disposable if you spend a lot of time with landscaping and tree work on your property or you are a lumberjack these saws are not for you but for the average homeowner who needs to trim some downed branches a couple times a year or cut some over length fire wood occasionally these saws are perfect if you expect Lamborghini performance from a Hyundai that's on you not the manufacturer if you want top performance then you'll have to spend top dollar so just get the red yellow or blue one and never look back instead of trying to cheap out for 30 to 50 bucks
I accidentally stumbled upon this video. Honestly, it is such an amazing video made to the point. Thank you so much mate. Keep up the great work. I have now subscribed to your videos.
This review was wonderful. I'm currently looking at one of these type of units. You used the tool, you didn't spend 15 minutes talking about the history of mini chainsaws, etc. You did a real-life usage battery test, too! Thank you for a great review.
I have a similar mini chainsaw. The battery lasts about 10 min of continuous use. But in that time I can cut about 3 15liter buckets (about 10 gallons total) of hardwood firewood so it's amazing and ofc the effort is minimal compared to manually doing it or brining my full size electric chainsaw. Plus I can just hold the wood in one hand and the chainsaw in the other. It's nowhere close for continuous use. it heats up quickly and it's definitely not good to cut for long. But for occasional use it does a lot.
Germany here. Ordered this mini chainsaw after watching your video. Seems to be a useful tool. The batteries here are only 18V and there were no 2 extra chains in the package.
There are several options available when I check the links. Another quick not is there is physically not difference between a 18v and 20v battery for these tools. They are all 18v with a 20v float. Its all marketing..
Besicaly the chineese mini saws are few designs and over 50 brands. Bought same design different brand. The motor burned out after 30 min of work. Returned it and took the money back. Now I am thinking to take another design because the idea of those saws is great. They are necesity if you have trees to care and I have over 20.
This one’s holding up great for me but if you want a higher quality at a much higher price buy a Stihl or Milwaukee. You do get what you pay for on power tools.
@@BackyardMaine Got my new one- local brand for my country for just 45$ with 2 batteries- 12V, 2 AH. I mean Stihl has palstic toys on that price :) Bosch was 145$ on action price and 195-220$ on regular. Stihl was over 200$ so I guess I was aming for the maximum bang for my buck :) The 4" chinese local brand have 3 y guarantee on the motor and 1 on the battery. Extra blade with chain is 9$ for it. Already cut some branches, I am happy. Can cut arm size branch with no problem, but still kinda thinking of that Bosch 6" with 2,5 AH 20V battery for 145$ maybe that was the best deal. The motor of that Bosch looked very serious for a mini saw like 2 times bigger than mine and you can tell it will last, but I am a buck banger it's just what I am.
I use a cordless reciprocating saw for the same jobs ... no oiling.. and easy blade changes.. and easier to get in tight spaces than this weird little chainsaw thing.
There's no comparison in speed of cutting; chainsaw MUCH faster. Also, at least in my experience, cutting more than 2.5" with a reciprocating blade creates more instability and oscillation than these chainsaw options.
I wanted to get my son one of these mini chainsaws for Xmas. He’s a 20-something new home owner. Thanks for a great review without endless boring talking! This was perfect, and I’m sold on the one you demo’d. Thanks so much! Angie
I do wish it the video had some kind of comparison to the better known brands. With only one data point, i know it can cut wood but i have no clue how it actually stacks up.
I bought a different brand for $100. It worked for three one hour projects then died and would not run at all. It also constantly needed the chain re-tightened which seems quite dangerous. Some products may be better quality and I would get the next size up the next time.
These are very handle for small limbs and shrubs. WILL they cut rather large limbs? Yes, but it's not their forte. They will overheat if pushed too hard. Keep the chain sharp, and clean after use and they will do fine.
not much faster than a cordless mini sawzall. i guess it's all right. when cutting firewood, it's often easier to start at the end of a low branch and "buck it in the air" instead of cutting the log and then having to find somewhere to buck it.
I think its a good to for small limbs. Anything 4" and under. I can't speak to the long lasting quality of the tool because I have only had mine for about 5 months but I have used it several time and it's worked great. I trimmed a bunch of maple limbs this fall 1"-3" with no issues.
I tried mine for the first time today. No complaints about the cutting, but being weak in my hands ( 72 and not use to it) I would stall it. Normally, that would not be a problem. Just restart it, right? Not if you're left handed. I had to place my right hand over the handle and push the starter whi!e using the left hand for the trigger. Am I missing something?
I'm not sure how long it lasts for continuous use. Ive been cutting up storm damage limbs and breaking them down for the burn pile. I drag a limb over, cut it up a bit and throw it in the pile. Two batteries lasted all day.
I have a 4 inch Kohm it will not stay running after 10 seconds. Batteries are good just shut off will not turn on with switch on handle when it stops running. Have any ideas?
These little saws have an overload installed to help prevent failure from over working or over loading the motor. It sounds like yours is failed or failing. We have a ton of trees and limbs down from a spring snow storm. I used mine to cut up branches for a huge burn pile today. Its really handy for that..
Thanks for your review and thorough testing. I need to prune my peach tree to a more manageable height. Can I do it with this mini saw, while on a ladder, safely? Is it really torque-y?
I can't speak to the safety of using a saw on a ladder but I can say the saw isn't really torque-y and is does cut quite nicely. I also have a video review of my pole saw. I always use that for higher branches for safety.
Sorry to hear that. Some commenters are saying they have had problems with the battery but mine works great. I always charge the batteries after I'm done using the tool.
I did not even notice it had music. Serious and totally not be offensive question: Are there sounds that bother you a lot, such as people talking constantly, tapping their pens on the desk, or loud clacking keyboards or other sounds? Asking for science.
It was a add on UA-cam on the same kind of saw as that one just not the same brand but still kinda of funny and I believe the name of saw companie was wood wise I believe
1.5 amp batteries😂. I would just use a recip at that point. You could get a the 10" top handle 18v Makita and have a real saw that's about the same size as those goofy things. Mine's brilliant.
They all have a place. I could say that your Makita is a joke and point you to my STIHL MS362 but I won't because they come in at different price points and are designed for different uses.
iirc, you probably should not do this with lithium polymer batteries. I think they do not have the same 'memory' issues as the older nickel metal hydride batteries and it may even shorten their life. Some phones now have a feature to only charge the phone to 80% and will also go into power saving mode at 20% to keep it from draining too low. Your screw gun might even have a whole different kind of battery. I would expect your user manual to tell you the optimal way to care for the batteries.
This lasted 4 months, and there is no warranty and no support response. Do yourself a favor folks, buy something of quality and buy it just once. The price-tag will be much more expensive if you buy an item several times. This is a general life lesson.
Sorry to hear that. Of course high end tools are preferable but I think these have a place as well depending on how hard you plan to use it. I have several hours of use on mine so far with no issues. I don't push it hard so I won't destroy the motor. I really like it for cleaning up all the storm damaged limbs that are down from last weeks storm.
The one I bought worked great the first time I used it. Went to use it again and it would cut then quit. Wait a second, cut then it would quit . Fully charged battery does the same thing, cut a little then quit.😞
Sounds like it's cutting out on overload. Check to make sure the chain spins freely with your hand with no battery installed. If it doesn't then maybe theirs some hardened up debris near the sprocket. Otherwise I would look the warranty..
Sorry about that. It took less than an hour but the battery was not dead. Since then I have found a dead battery will fully charge in just under 2 hours.
I’m wondering about sharpening the chains on these. I have similar one. Are there small files available for these? If so what size are they and where do I get one? Thanks!
I bought one of these, and since the cost was very low there was little risk, but I love it. My wife also loves this thing for pruning branches, and I find myself reaching for this handy tool more often than I expected to. It's simple and it works.
I have a similar Chinese saw with 6” bar. It’s a very handy tool and I’m glad I got it. A shoulder injury means I can’t work with a normal chainsaw above about waist height, but I can use the 6” one-handed no problem. A couple of observations: it’s lightweight, which means it’s far more grabby than a heavier petrol chainsaw. If you’re not careful it can bounce all over the place, especially on small stuff. Follow the usual power tool rule, and ensure it’s running at full speed before bringing it into contact with the work. It’s not an intimidating piece of kit, but remain vigilant. I got tired and a bit lazy at the end of a session cutting firewood, and let it too close to my other hand, and it took a chunk out of my little finger (all healed now, thanks). I’ve used 14” and 20” bar petrol saws for 30 years without any injury whatever. Go figure. Have to say I thought you let the tool get rather too close to your legs when you were kneeling down around 4:30. It’s small and light but needs treating with the same respect you’d use for a big petrol saw. You don’t need the full chaps and helmet rig, but I would say gloves and eye protection were a minimum. These are just my thoughts. Nice video, thankfully free of nonsense, and very helpful to anyone thinking of getting one of these very useful tools.
Best comment I've ever seen. A useful tool, but dangerous. Worth reading this comment carefully. Low cost tool but ER isn't cheap. Learned it the hard way. 40 years of experience with petrol chain saws.
Do yourself a favor and get a chain file to sharpen. My 6-inch "Hopto", which is a Chinese model, is 1/4". The chain comes a bit dull. Keep the chain oiled and sharp. ALSO, do not over-tighten the chain. There should be some slack.
Useful piece of kit but probably not a good idea to have the charging lead still tightly wrapped when battery charging. All sorts of stray magnetic effects and heat generation caused when you don't unwrap leads.
This is exactly what I need. I have a tennis court with uncontrolable brush and branches all over the place. With this I might be done in one day. Love the size of it too.
Note, these do NOT work well with brush. Similar to a regular chainsaw, they snag small brush and branches. They are really meant to be used on stiff branches coming from a trunk or larger pieces of logs. Don't even try to use it on brush.
I was hoping you would have cut a 4 x 4 post and some lumber. Obviously the ,4 x 4 is only 3 1/2 in square so I'm assuming it will do fine. What do u think sir?
NOTICE that the kits always come with a tiny battery instead of the 5AH battery they all sell as upgrades. I'd rather pay more up front than have to buy the real battery later
The lighter batteries last a long time compared to the duration of my tasks, have adequate power, and make the tool much easier to manipulate with one hand with better control and safety.
I got the Milwaukee M18 hachet during the holidays but still pull out the Chinese /Amazon special because it's just so good for everything except bamboo. The fibers will foul up the chain; need a power pruner for that.
Thank you for your comment! I bought a house with 1/8 acre of bamboo. After $3K on workers who claimed they would poison it and get rid of it, I now have to do it on my own. I was going to buy this, so your comment helped me very much 😊
I bought a very similar model that fits my Makita batterys for only 39€. It has a little oiler and a brushless motor too! Mine came with 2 chains in total, no oil and not preassembled so they save a few bucks there to get the price so low. Its amazing so far the motor is very powerful I recon there is 300-400W in there. So far its almost been too powerful for its own good considering that you hold it with only one hand. The motor has also never overheated on me it has quite good airflow coming from the cooling fan on the motor shaft. Looking around Amazon there seem to be 3 or 4 different versions of these saws in total distributed by various brands: The one we see here with a standard brushed motor. Then there is one with a brushless motor. Also varying handle styles and some have little push oilers and some come without. Probably all made in the same factory 😅 I actually took mine apart to satisfy the curious engineer that I am and came to find out its actually not bad at all. All sealed ball bearings of appropiate size inside no bronze bushes or shielded bearings. Gears are decent but they were very dry on mine so had to add lubricant there. The Motor looked cheap but that doesnt really matter with brushless motors the only thing that kills them is overheating. It needs to be said that these cheap amazon saws should not be compared to a real Makita which is not cheap but every component will be made to a higher standard and in the long run the Makita will easily outlast the cheap saws.
I forgot sorry. I never killed the battery but it took an hour to charge. Since then I have killed the battery and about 2 hour from dead to full charge.
The charging time is terrible with this cable adapter like 6 till 8 hours for one battery of two Amps and that is way too long for me,so i both a battery adapter so i can charge the battery with a 150 Watts charger/dock station now i can charge these battery's in one hour instead of 6 hours with the standard cable adapter.
I use Bar and Chain oil which is specifically designed for chainsaws. You can fine it at any hardware store or even Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart or Amazon.
I was wondering about these cheap products not having a tank for oil. Thinking they won't last long. There's no mention of chainsaw oil when you look at them. Some of them really are dirt cheap now, I've seen as low as £10! I don't trust that. The battery will probably set fire to your house if you put it on charge.
@@TheRichie213 TBH I have a Titan pole chainsaw which is more expensive than these things, which has an oil tank, and the problem is that they leak when you leave them in a shed overnight. This is due to atmospheric pressure changes. You have to remember to leave the filler cap open slightly and leave on it's side and not have too much oil in them or you get a puddle under it in just a few days. It might be worth just putting oil on the bar manually each time you use it. It also makes it lighter and smaller not carrying around extra oil. Not to mention cheaper because it doesn't need a pump
@@TheRichie213 No worries. I just bought one which does come with an oil reservoir, but not because of this, just because it had the most bang for buck in terms of power/weight and the option for an 8 inch bar included. I went for the DocSmart one. I think if you spend under £60 it's not going to be any good. This one from this video jumped up in price by £20 while I was looking at it, so it put me off
John, thanks v nice vid. I just got a mini 6"er from Amazon for Xmas, though not a Saker but it has identical Gizmos. I was just wondering if you could tell me how would you know if the chain needs tightening or not? Its on factory setting currently. Appreciate your help v much, thanks!
Sure. I think for these small saws about an 8th inch of deflection at the middle of the bar is good. Just pinch the chain and pull away from the bar to check. I’m sure you know this but be sure to remove the battery before you put your hand near the bar.
I have purchased and used a six and eight inch mini chainsaws. The six inch one didn't have automatic oiling, so I oiled the chain every time I changed the battery, which wa s about twenty minutes. It lasted about eleven months before the chain cover/guard desintegrated where you tighten the nut that secures the bar.
The eight inch one, although it had an oil system that you had to pump to oil the chain (they called it automatic), only lasted a month.
Based on my experience, I can only say that these mini chainsaws are designed for light work around the house. Unless the manufacturers take the time to make serious improvements, they won't take the place of a name brand or proven gas chainsaw.
You make a good point which I didn’t raise in my comment above. Yes, these are for light use only. I tried cutting a lot of firewood (3-4” thickness) and while the saw performed the cuts perfectly, continuous use made the thermal protection cut out and it was a very stop-start operation. For these kinds of uses, a petrol chainsaw is the proper tool. If you think of the small cordless saw as an alternative to a pruning saw, you’d be about right. Light use, where the timber isn’t too big and the job isn’t too long. But it wins hands-down over a petrol saw if accessibility is an issue, such as trimming dense shrubs.
its all about the price point....i love mine $35 with battery online marketplace the best tool purchase i ever had...used a small file to sharpen the blades so many times now about a dozen times and still cuts sharp....no major brand name could match the price point for what it is...None...and plus the fact mine is Makita compatible could use my makita batteries..and plus the fact that all Major brand name saws are also MADE IN CHINA...
I'm no greenie, but that's a hell of a lot of plastic etc going into the rubbish, after very little use.
you are kidding right?
These mini chainsaws are marketed as pruning saws pruning generally referrers to branches under 2in although these saws will saw through logs the length of the bar this is not there intended purpose nor are they designed for continuous use over long periods of time aney one who thinks they are is foolish I paid 30 bucks for mine on Amazon with "automatic oiler" this is about 100 dollars cheaper than a De Walt and about 200 bucks cheaper than a Milwaukee I use it for firewood and tree trimming in the summer months and it serves me well and when it goes bad I'll get another one at 30 bucks it could almost be considered disposable if you spend a lot of time with landscaping and tree work on your property or you are a lumberjack these saws are not for you but for the average homeowner who needs to trim some downed branches a couple times a year or cut some over length fire wood occasionally these saws are perfect if you expect Lamborghini performance from a Hyundai that's on you not the manufacturer if you want top performance then you'll have to spend top dollar so just get the red yellow or blue one and never look back instead of trying to cheap out for 30 to 50 bucks
I accidentally stumbled upon this video. Honestly, it is such an amazing video made to the point. Thank you so much mate. Keep up the great work. I have now subscribed to your videos.
Thank you!
That was great John. Just what I needed to make the decsion to buy this. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
Glad I could help
Ibought one about four months ago and I am happy with it and impressed what it can get through for such a small saw.
This review was wonderful. I'm currently looking at one of these type of units. You used the tool, you didn't spend 15 minutes talking about the history of mini chainsaws, etc. You did a real-life usage battery test, too! Thank you for a great review.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
@@BackyardMaine Amazon has a 6" kit right now, I got it this am with a lightning deal for 59.99. Case, 2 batteries, gloves, glasses, chains, oil.
Great deal.. @@CedricSatterfield
How is it working? @@CedricSatterfield
Good review. Glad you addressed the importance of battery endurance.
Glad it was helpful!
John, thank you for your review. It helps a lot to make a decision.
My pleasure! Glad it was helpful.
I have a similar mini chainsaw. The battery lasts about 10 min of continuous use. But in that time I can cut about 3 15liter buckets (about 10 gallons total) of hardwood firewood so it's amazing and ofc the effort is minimal compared to manually doing it or brining my full size electric chainsaw. Plus I can just hold the wood in one hand and the chainsaw in the other. It's nowhere close for continuous use. it heats up quickly and it's definitely not good to cut for long. But for occasional use it does a lot.
You know its a good video when you feel confident in the purchase after one watch. Good video!
I used one of these tool for the first time today although not that particular make and was blown away with its capabilities
Germany here. Ordered this mini chainsaw after watching your video. Seems to be a useful tool. The batteries here are only 18V and there were no 2 extra chains in the package.
There are several options available when I check the links. Another quick not is there is physically not difference between a 18v and 20v battery for these tools. They are all 18v with a 20v float. Its all marketing..
I use a manual 3ft long saw. No batts, keeps my arms well oiled.
cOnGrAtS… lol
Besicaly the chineese mini saws are few designs and over 50 brands. Bought same design different brand. The motor burned out after 30 min of work. Returned it and took the money back. Now I am thinking to take another design because the idea of those saws is great. They are necesity if you have trees to care and I have over 20.
This one’s holding up great for me but if you want a higher quality at a much higher price buy a Stihl or Milwaukee. You do get what you pay for on power tools.
@@BackyardMaine Got my new one- local brand for my country for just 45$ with 2 batteries- 12V, 2 AH. I mean Stihl has palstic toys on that price :) Bosch was 145$ on action price and 195-220$ on regular. Stihl was over 200$ so I guess I was aming for the maximum bang for my buck :) The 4" chinese local brand have 3 y guarantee on the motor and 1 on the battery. Extra blade with chain is 9$ for it. Already cut some branches, I am happy. Can cut arm size branch with no problem, but still kinda thinking of that Bosch 6" with 2,5 AH 20V battery for 145$ maybe that was the best deal. The motor of that Bosch looked very serious for a mini saw like 2 times bigger than mine and you can tell it will last, but I am a buck banger it's just what I am.
I bought this exact product and it works AWESOME!!
Great video. Thanks. Going to buy one.
Glad it was helpful!
Did I miss your telling the recharge time on a dead battery?
Sorry. I forgot to put that in. It was just over an hour.
Thank you for this review. I'm considering getting one of these. Much appreciated.
Glad I could help
We have this exact saw and we love it. So useful!!
I use a cordless reciprocating saw for the same jobs ... no oiling.. and easy blade changes.. and easier to get in tight spaces than this weird little chainsaw thing.
There's no comparison in speed of cutting; chainsaw MUCH faster. Also, at least in my experience, cutting more than 2.5" with a reciprocating blade creates more instability and oscillation than these chainsaw options.
I wanted to get my son one of these mini chainsaws for Xmas. He’s a 20-something new home owner. Thanks for a great review without endless boring talking! This was perfect, and I’m sold on the one you demo’d. Thanks so much! Angie
Thanks.. Glad it was helpful.
I do wish it the video had some kind of comparison to the better known brands. With only one data point, i know it can cut wood but i have no clue how it actually stacks up.
I bought a different brand for $100. It worked for three one hour projects then died and would not run at all. It also constantly needed the chain re-tightened which seems quite dangerous.
Some products may be better quality and I would get the next size up the next time.
These are very handle for small limbs and shrubs. WILL they cut rather large limbs? Yes, but it's not their forte. They will overheat if pushed too hard. Keep the chain sharp, and clean after use and they will do fine.
Yes they do have their place.. I also have a pole saw, a medium sized gas saw with a 16" bar and a larger commercial saw with a 20" bar.
Thank you for this review!
My pleasure!
I don't know... seems like a hand saw would work just as well for the pruning cuts and a hatchet would be faster on everything else.
My complaint about the mini chain saw is the chains continually had to be adjusted. Batteries lost charge quickly.
Awesome video thanks for the time ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
not much faster than a cordless mini sawzall. i guess it's all right.
when cutting firewood, it's often easier to start at the end of a low branch and "buck it in the air" instead of cutting the log and then having to find somewhere to buck it.
I wish I could find a source for a round file small enough to sharpen this chain.
Last time I bought a Saker product ( mini vacuum) on charging it nearly caught fire! 😱
What is it like on hardwood??? Anything will cut pine and spruce even a dull carpenters saw will make progress on that stuff.
It cut up some 2-3 inch maple branches with no problems. Not as quickly as it goes through the white pine obviously but it worked well.
Left handed folks can’t push the safety button
I’m a lefty too - I had to use two hands, not ideal, but it worked and so much better than the alternative!
@@elizabethobannon4831 two hands is good as keeps the hands away from the chain
John....is this a good chainsaw for dealing with some small limbs off a dead hardwood tree?...would appreciate your view on this
I think its a good to for small limbs. Anything 4" and under. I can't speak to the long lasting quality of the tool because I have only had mine for about 5 months but I have used it several time and it's worked great. I trimmed a bunch of maple limbs this fall 1"-3" with no issues.
I tried mine for the first time today. No complaints about the cutting, but being weak in my hands ( 72 and not use to it) I would stall it. Normally, that would not be a problem. Just restart it, right? Not if you're left handed. I had to place my right hand over the handle and push the starter whi!e using the left hand for the trigger. Am I missing something?
You know I didn’t think about that but you’re right it is designed for a right handed person
I just bought one and I’m watching this to learn how to use it. I’m also left handed.
We bought an identical one but brand populo? It worked great for the few months it worked. Then it just went dead.
Thanks for sharing. QUESTION??? Would you please tell me what kind of oil I need to get for that saw???? THANKS
Sure.. Buy bar and chain oil. Its made specifically for chainsaws. Heres an affiliate link if you need it. amzn.to/4dt2pNL
@@BackyardMaine THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
@@feliciabrasuell1997 My Pleasure..
How long does battery last and how do you store a fully charged battery?
I'm not sure how long it lasts for continuous use. Ive been cutting up storm damage limbs and breaking them down for the burn pile. I drag a limb over, cut it up a bit and throw it in the pile. Two batteries lasted all day.
Brilliant video, my wife’s ordering me one as I type, thank you
Glad I could help..
My little Simpy chainsaw from Amazon is an excellent bit of kit
I have a 4 inch Kohm it will not stay running after 10 seconds. Batteries are good just shut off will not turn on with switch on handle when it stops running. Have any ideas?
These little saws have an overload installed to help prevent failure from over working or over loading the motor. It sounds like yours is failed or failing. We have a ton of trees and limbs down from a spring snow storm. I used mine to cut up branches for a huge burn pile today. Its really handy for that..
Sounds like the motor is too weak for this job...
I bought a ryobi mini…..it broke…and batteries died quick……my neighbor borrowed me her saker..I fell in love and had one the next day…..nappy girl….
bought a tietoc version of this for $60 odd bucks
came with everything including an oiler and two bars
have cut up to 6 inch oak
Thanks for your review and thorough testing. I need to prune my peach tree to a more manageable height. Can I do it with this mini saw, while on a ladder, safely? Is it really torque-y?
I can't speak to the safety of using a saw on a ladder but I can say the saw isn't really torque-y and is does cut quite nicely. I also have a video review of my pole saw. I always use that for higher branches for safety.
Great video..my saker did not come with manual and missing one small tool
Sorry to hear that. Some commenters are saying they have had problems with the battery but mine works great. I always charge the batteries after I'm done using the tool.
Thank you I have been curious about those
This was a sponsored video but I was actually impressed with it's performance.
Cheers John, nice one. From UK.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching all the way across the pond.
good video but i didn't care for the background music, suggest just leaving music out.
I did not even notice it had music. Serious and totally not be offensive question: Are there sounds that bother you a lot, such as people talking constantly, tapping their pens on the desk, or loud clacking keyboards or other sounds? Asking for science.
It's funny the add for this saw says that it was made by a special force guy and it was banned for civilian use come on lol
I never saw that ad. Maybe you can link it in your comment?
It was a add on UA-cam on the same kind of saw as that one just not the same brand but still kinda of funny and I believe the name of saw companie was wood wise I believe
Thank you for your video...I think you sold me on this...
1.5 amp batteries😂. I would just use a recip at that point. You could get a the 10" top handle 18v Makita and have a real saw that's about the same size as those goofy things. Mine's brilliant.
They all have a place. I could say that your Makita is a joke and point you to my STIHL MS362 but I won't because they come in at different price points and are designed for different uses.
That is a small bottle of oil. so to say how often it needs to be lubricaperiod thanks
I don't think it specified how often. I hit the chain after every few minutes of cutting.
I was told to empty the battery on my latest screwgun before charging it the first time. Any Idea why?
No. Usually new power tools will have instructions to fully charge the batteries before use.
iirc, you probably should not do this with lithium polymer batteries. I think they do not have the same 'memory' issues as the older nickel metal hydride batteries and it may even shorten their life. Some phones now have a feature to only charge the phone to 80% and will also go into power saving mode at 20% to keep it from draining too low. Your screw gun might even have a whole different kind of battery. I would expect your user manual to tell you the optimal way to care for the batteries.
Great 👍🏻 thanks ❤
You're welcome 😊
excellent video
Thank you very much!
Could we make the chain and the blade a little bit longer and make it into a Chainsword? Anyone on 40k 🤷♂️
Prize kiti ahe
A reciprocating saw (sawzall) with a pruning blade is also handy for small yard jobs if you don't want to bring out the full size chainsaw.
This lasted 4 months, and there is no warranty and no support response. Do yourself a favor folks, buy something of quality and buy it just once. The price-tag will be much more expensive if you buy an item several times. This is a general life lesson.
Sorry to hear that. Of course high end tools are preferable but I think these have a place as well depending on how hard you plan to use it. I have several hours of use on mine so far with no issues. I don't push it hard so I won't destroy the motor. I really like it for cleaning up all the storm damaged limbs that are down from last weeks storm.
The one I bought worked great the first time I used it. Went to use it again and it would cut then quit. Wait a second, cut then it would quit . Fully charged battery does the same thing, cut a little then quit.😞
Sounds like it's cutting out on overload. Check to make sure the chain spins freely with your hand with no battery installed. If it doesn't then maybe theirs some hardened up debris near the sprocket. Otherwise I would look the warranty..
You got the china version
Thanks.
My pleasure. 👍
For... The... EMPEROR!
Can u send link of product by Amazon
Sure here's the affiliate link. amzn.to/3Eu3btj
is it hard to replace the chain?
I have had to yet but no it's just removing one screw.
I tested this type of chainsaw. For this money - the best you can buy. Very handle tool.
Thanks for sharing
I’d guess a mini one handed chainsaw is an extremely dangerous tool .
Like any power tool they are dangerous if not used correctly.
You forgot to say how long it takes to charge a dead battery.
Sorry about that. It took less than an hour but the battery was not dead. Since then I have found a dead battery will fully charge in just under 2 hours.
No trees were harmed during this video
Fuck the trees!
Why are you not wearing saftey glasses...??,
Just mining the minerals for the batteries
Hahaha brilliant 😂
I bought one and they are garbage, both batteries died in 2 months
Mine are still working fine. I wonder what’s different
I’m wondering about sharpening the chains on these. I have similar one. Are there small files available for these? If so what size are they and where do I get one? Thanks!
I really don't know. If I figure it out I'll let you know.
Had mine for few years . You need a small needle round file for sharpening . Tend to just touch up before use .😊
I bought one of these, and since the cost was very low there was little risk, but I love it. My wife also loves this thing for pruning branches, and I find myself reaching for this handy tool more often than I expected to. It's simple and it works.
Thanks for sharing
I bought this a few months ago- and it's been a real work horse. Very pleased with its performance.
Great review. And thankyou for not including a 5 minute message from a sponsor.😒 Straight to the point with no bs.
Thank you..
I have a similar Chinese saw with 6” bar. It’s a very handy tool and I’m glad I got it. A shoulder injury means I can’t work with a normal chainsaw above about waist height, but I can use the 6” one-handed no problem. A couple of observations: it’s lightweight, which means it’s far more grabby than a heavier petrol chainsaw. If you’re not careful it can bounce all over the place, especially on small stuff. Follow the usual power tool rule, and ensure it’s running at full speed before bringing it into contact with the work. It’s not an intimidating piece of kit, but remain vigilant. I got tired and a bit lazy at the end of a session cutting firewood, and let it too close to my other hand, and it took a chunk out of my little finger (all healed now, thanks). I’ve used 14” and 20” bar petrol saws for 30 years without any injury whatever. Go figure. Have to say I thought you let the tool get rather too close to your legs when you were kneeling down around 4:30. It’s small and light but needs treating with the same respect you’d use for a big petrol saw. You don’t need the full chaps and helmet rig, but I would say gloves and eye protection were a minimum. These are just my thoughts. Nice video, thankfully free of nonsense, and very helpful to anyone thinking of getting one of these very useful tools.
Thanks for those very relevant additional safety reminders. Really helpful for a DIY dummy like me. 🙂
Best comment I've ever seen. A useful tool, but dangerous. Worth reading this comment carefully. Low cost tool but ER isn't cheap. Learned it the hard way. 40 years of experience with petrol chain saws.
@@Mike40M Thank you for this comment.
i do not like chainsaws , chains last 5min. petrol oil thirsty, electric dont last long , going back to old style bow saw , keeps you fit
Do yourself a favor and get a chain file to sharpen. My 6-inch "Hopto", which is a Chinese model, is 1/4". The chain comes a bit dull. Keep the chain oiled and sharp. ALSO, do not over-tighten the chain. There should be some slack.
Useful piece of kit but probably not a good idea to have the charging lead still tightly wrapped when battery charging. All sorts of stray magnetic effects and heat generation caused when you don't unwrap leads.
Wire insulation is more than enough to handle any induction you'd get from wrapping them.
I got one last year and it's now one of my best tools
This is exactly what I need. I have a tennis court with uncontrolable brush and branches all over the place. With this I might be done in one day. Love the size of it too.
Note, these do NOT work well with brush. Similar to a regular chainsaw, they snag small brush and branches. They are really meant to be used on stiff branches coming from a trunk or larger pieces of logs. Don't even try to use it on brush.
I was hoping you would have cut a 4 x 4 post and some lumber. Obviously the ,4 x 4 is only 3 1/2 in square so I'm assuming it will do fine. What do u think sir?
NOTICE that the kits always come with a tiny battery instead of the 5AH battery they all sell as upgrades. I'd rather pay more up front than have to buy the real battery later
The 2AH batteries seem to last a long time. I was surprised.
The one I bought for my wife takes my Makita batteries...
The lighter batteries last a long time compared to the duration of my tasks, have adequate power, and make the tool much easier to manipulate with one hand with better control and safety.
I buy hardell mini chainsaw, I think it is good,you can try.
just use a sawzall for that little stuff and you wont need oil
I got the Milwaukee M18 hachet during the holidays but still pull out the Chinese /Amazon special because it's just so good for everything except bamboo. The fibers will foul up the chain; need a power pruner for that.
Thank you for your comment! I bought a house with 1/8 acre of bamboo. After $3K on workers who claimed they would poison it and get rid of it, I now have to do it on my own.
I was going to buy this, so your comment helped me very much 😊
I bought a very similar model that fits my Makita batterys for only 39€. It has a little oiler and a brushless motor too!
Mine came with 2 chains in total, no oil and not preassembled so they save a few bucks there to get the price so low.
Its amazing so far the motor is very powerful I recon there is 300-400W in there. So far its almost been too powerful for its own good considering that you hold it with only one hand.
The motor has also never overheated on me it has quite good airflow coming from the cooling fan on the motor shaft.
Looking around Amazon there seem to be 3 or 4 different versions of these saws in total distributed by various brands:
The one we see here with a standard brushed motor.
Then there is one with a brushless motor.
Also varying handle styles and some have little push oilers and some come without.
Probably all made in the same factory 😅
I actually took mine apart to satisfy the curious engineer that I am and came to find out its actually not bad at all. All sealed ball bearings of appropiate size inside no bronze bushes or shielded bearings.
Gears are decent but they were very dry on mine so had to add lubricant there.
The Motor looked cheap but that doesnt really matter with brushless motors the only thing that kills them is overheating.
It needs to be said that these cheap amazon saws should not be compared to a real Makita which is not cheap but every component will be made to a higher standard and in the long run the Makita will easily outlast the cheap saws.
Wat a lot of cobblers , i used to cut most of that size stuff with razor sharp extenable pole pruners, what a pile of junk.
ditch the plastic toy
get a good sharp hand saw and a good sharp hatchet
Bought one from Banggood….lasted about 4 months
Very useful tool for gardening
You never did say how long it takes to charge the battery from dead. Just sayin
I forgot sorry. I never killed the battery but it took an hour to charge. Since then I have killed the battery and about 2 hour from dead to full charge.
a bowsaw is much more effective, cheaper to buyer, longer lasting and quiet!
The charging time is terrible with this cable adapter like 6 till 8 hours for one battery of two Amps and that is way too long for me,so i both a battery adapter so i can charge the battery with a 150 Watts charger/dock station now i can charge these battery's in one hour instead of 6 hours with the standard cable adapter.
That’s odd. Mine charge fully from dead in just about two hours.
This is a very poor man's tool
I got the newer version 6 inch with two batteries 2ma h and charge indicator.
Dude it's a little beast ! This thing exceeds all expectations
Great video. Trying mine later today, ty. What kind of chain saw oil is that & where do I buy it? Thanks!
I use Bar and Chain oil which is specifically designed for chainsaws. You can fine it at any hardware store or even Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart or Amazon.
I was wondering about these cheap products not having a tank for oil. Thinking they won't last long. There's no mention of chainsaw oil when you look at them. Some of them really are dirt cheap now, I've seen as low as £10! I don't trust that. The battery will probably set fire to your house if you put it on charge.
And some do have a tank for oil and are very cheap. I wonder if it would be better or worse.
@@TheRichie213 TBH I have a Titan pole chainsaw which is more expensive than these things, which has an oil tank, and the problem is that they leak when you leave them in a shed overnight. This is due to atmospheric pressure changes. You have to remember to leave the filler cap open slightly and leave on it's side and not have too much oil in them or you get a puddle under it in just a few days. It might be worth just putting oil on the bar manually each time you use it. It also makes it lighter and smaller not carrying around extra oil. Not to mention cheaper because it doesn't need a pump
@@ArcanePath360 Thanks for the advice!
@@TheRichie213 No worries. I just bought one which does come with an oil reservoir, but not because of this, just because it had the most bang for buck in terms of power/weight and the option for an 8 inch bar included. I went for the DocSmart one. I think if you spend under £60 it's not going to be any good. This one from this video jumped up in price by £20 while I was looking at it, so it put me off
ordered one of these on prime day, looking forward to its arrival (like usual, prime day stuff gets delayed).
Nice review. I love mine, just used it again to cut down 2 badly overgrown juniper bushes. It’s a terrific addition for the price
Many thanks for the on-the-spot review, It looks like the perfect saw for my yard, I'm going to get one right away!
Glad I could help!
Not sure how it would work on some of our Australian hardwood. However, for the purpose you demonstrated, it seems grear
John, thanks v nice vid. I just got a mini 6"er from Amazon for Xmas, though not a Saker but it has identical Gizmos. I was just wondering if you could tell me how would you know if the chain needs tightening or not? Its on factory setting currently. Appreciate your help v much, thanks!
Sure. I think for these small saws about an 8th inch of deflection at the middle of the bar is good. Just pinch the chain and pull away from the bar to check. I’m sure you know this but be sure to remove the battery before you put your hand near the bar.
thank you!@@BackyardMaine