I love my Kobalt Pole Chainsaw - 80-volt - 5-AH battery - 10" Bar - 6 ft / 8ft foot Pole Chainsaw. No electric cord. I've been using Oregon Bars and Chains. I have been using it for more than 3 years now. It works great on my southeast Louisiana farm clearing property that a hurricane went through and trashed all the trees throughout the woods of our 18-acre farm. I carry it all over in our woods and the battery lasts a long time. Today I'll be cutting a 6-inch limb off of a tree out front. I am also using (2) Kobalt 80-volt 18" Bar Chainsaws and using (2) 5 AH Batteries. Cuts huge logs great. The chainsaw first chainsaw wound up in a puddle and stopped working but after a couple of weeks and it had dried out, it started working again. For oil, I like to use Ryobi Bar and chain oil. We have cut 20"+_ logs and works like a charm. And NO more pulling and pulling to start a gas-powered chainsaw. My first 80-volt 18" Bar Chain saw with a 5-AH Battery and charger was $400 in Jul 2021
Here is an updated video. I will have another one soon, I’m going to trim the limbs back around 14 acres of hayfield. ua-cam.com/video/RAdUfFK4N4U/v-deo.html
I just bought one..my local store has em on clearance for 98.00 bucks. I invested a bit cuz I bought the 40v hedge trimmer $87 and a couple of the 40v led shop lamps for only $30 each. I just hope the batteries last! (Longevity) Anyway ...good video.
It was quiet, had a long battery life, and cut fairly large limbs (manual says up to 6 in, but it does cut 8 in), however, I purchased mine in 2016 and it recently developed a crack under the bar which prevents tightening the bar cover. They are no longer selling the 40-volt (now 80v) so replacement is impossible. I purchased an extra battery, so unless I purchase another Kobalt 40-volt item the money has been wasted. This had a 5 year warranty so they are giving me store credit.
Wow I didn’t know that, my local store still has them in stock, left overs I guess, glad u at least got store credit. I can’t stand when a company has something good and then changes to something else and u can’t get replacements, I bet the 80v won’t be as good. Oh well whatcha gonna do lol.
Yeah it has a piece you can ad to it that ads about 2 or 3 feet but it is separate so if you don’t want the extra reach you have to take it apart and store the extension somewhere.
Help! Please post a video showing how to maintain the chain and adjusting it on that pole saw. . . My chain keeps coming off. . . . Don't know what I am doing wrong. But I love the way it cuts.
@@WilliamsonRidge - Got to be a tip on easily getting the chain back on. I just seem to have a lot of trouble getting it back on and adjusting it so it does not come off.
I don't like there is no way to tighten the chain with a screwdriver like a conventional chainsaw. Also what angle and file size for sharpening the chain? 30 degrees?
You could pull the bar off and look to see if something is plugging the Oiler hole, if there’s not an obstruction and the Oiler is messed up, Kobalt does offer a 5 year warranty on the tool you could probably just get it replaced.
I just bought the same unit. Mine only runs on 3 second increments, so if your cutting something larger it can be a pain to cut all the way through, I wonder if mine is defective.
Steve Edmonds I would say it is defective unless they changed something on them. Mine will run as long as you have the trigger pulled unless you dig in to hard and it Boggs down to a stop but it’s usually pretty hard to do that. Does it only run three seconds if your not cutting anything with it or only when cutting?
The battery wouldnt charge after 3 charges. I filed a battery claim with Kobalt, waiting for the replacement to arrive. But I went ahead and took the whole thing back with def battery to Lowes to get a full refund because it's been under 30 days. I bought another brand new so hopefully this one lasts, plus I should receive a new extra battery soon.
Steve Edmonds that’s good you got it replaced mine Is still going strong getting ready to trim the trees back around 14 acres of hayfield we will see how it holds up to that.
I had one, used it hard and it was great, but after a while it started whining and the chain staeredbskipping. I took it apart and found the pinion drive gear dry of grease and worn out. The grease was there but it had been thrown from the gears. I tried to get just the gear from Kobalt but was informed that it was unavailable however it was still under warranty and I should bring it back to Lowe’s for refund or replacement. I chose the refund as a new one would have had the same issues.
It will run 40 minutes to an hour cutting this size stuff, if you have two batteries you can charge the dead one by the time the one in the saw goes dead.
The only reason I would think the chain is falling off is because it’s not adjusted correctly or if your trying to cut small vines they sometimes can get between chain and bar and Knock it off
When it gets low, it has a sight window so you can keep an eye on it, the manual says to check every 20 minutes of use, it only holds about 2 ozs. No the oil will leak out.
Lowe’s sells them. They have them in stock at all my local Lowe’s stores for pickup or delivery, I’d say you can have one shipped right to your house if they don’t have them at your local store. www.lowes.com thanks for watching
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Just didn’t think to tell that when I made the video, I’m pretty sure I paid $139.00 for it but that was a little over a year ago, I’m pretty sure they are $179 now
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Absolutely, I didn’t need it for this job the point was to show what it was capable of. But I do use the pole saw to trim my trees around my house constantly, I only have about 20 oak and pine trees lol.
I love my Kobalt Pole Chainsaw - 80-volt - 5-AH battery - 10" Bar - 6 ft / 8ft foot Pole Chainsaw. No electric cord. I've been using Oregon Bars and Chains. I have been using it for more than 3 years now. It works great on my southeast Louisiana farm clearing property that a hurricane went through and trashed all the trees throughout the woods of our 18-acre farm. I carry it all over in our woods and the battery lasts a long time. Today I'll be cutting a 6-inch limb off of a tree out front. I am also using (2) Kobalt 80-volt 18" Bar Chainsaws and using (2) 5 AH Batteries. Cuts huge logs great. The chainsaw first chainsaw wound up in a puddle and stopped working but after a couple of weeks and it had dried out, it started working again. For oil, I like to use Ryobi Bar and chain oil. We have cut 20"+_ logs and works like a charm. And NO more pulling and pulling to start a gas-powered chainsaw. My first 80-volt 18" Bar Chain saw with a 5-AH Battery and charger was $400 in Jul 2021
Awesome review! Looks like a solid bit of gear for sure! Thanks for sharing! Have a blessed one!
Great review and thank you for taking the time to make this video. Please do an update on this video 👍🙏♥️
Thanks! I’ll try to get an update soon.
Here is an updated video. I will have another one soon, I’m going to trim the limbs back around 14 acres of hayfield. ua-cam.com/video/RAdUfFK4N4U/v-deo.html
Thanks for the video. This is exactly the type of testing I was looking for.
Glad I could help!
Great review Paul, sounds like a good useful piece of equipment.
I just bought one..my local store has em on clearance for 98.00 bucks. I invested a bit cuz I bought the 40v hedge trimmer $87 and a couple of the 40v led shop lamps for only $30 each. I just hope the batteries last!
(Longevity) Anyway ...good video.
Kobalt Pole SAW IS THE BEAST
I’m very impressed with it.
@@WilliamsonRidge I am purchasing the beast today!
nice review i think i am sold....
Thanks!
You don't grab the chain cutting part an get your face near with the battery on man. But good info anyway
Great review. Just bought one for 120 with battery.
Sounds like a good price, I really like mine haven’t had any problems so far!
Is it compatible with Kobalt 80v battery?
I have a Kobalt leaf blower. I wonder if I can use the same battery.
I don’t think They are interchangeable.
It was quiet, had a long battery life, and cut fairly large limbs (manual says up to 6 in, but it does cut 8 in), however, I purchased mine in 2016 and it recently developed a crack under the bar which prevents tightening the bar cover. They are no longer selling the 40-volt (now 80v) so replacement is impossible. I purchased an extra battery, so unless I purchase another Kobalt 40-volt item the money has been wasted. This had a 5 year warranty so they are giving me store credit.
Wow I didn’t know that, my local store still has them in stock, left overs I guess, glad u at least got store credit. I can’t stand when a company has something good and then changes to something else and u can’t get replacements, I bet the 80v won’t be as good. Oh well whatcha gonna do lol.
Thank you
I suggest a Philips head Allen wrench for the adjustment.
Not a perfect solution but it should do the job.
Would have liked to see how the extension works.
Have to twist out and add extension every time you want to make it longer ?
Yeah it has a piece you can ad to it that ads about 2 or 3 feet but it is separate so if you don’t want the extra reach you have to take it apart and store the extension somewhere.
Help! Please post a video showing how to maintain the chain and adjusting it on that pole saw. . . My chain keeps coming off. . . . Don't know what I am doing wrong. But I love the way it cuts.
I’m working on a short video of how to adjust chain now should be up in a few days,
@@WilliamsonRidge - Got to be a tip on easily getting the chain back on. I just seem to have a lot of trouble getting it back on and adjusting it so it does not come off.
Here’s a video on adjustment, maybe it will help. ua-cam.com/users/shortsf5cgh3kUOE0?feature=share
I don't like there is no way to tighten the chain with a screwdriver like a conventional chainsaw. Also what angle and file size for sharpening the chain? 30 degrees?
I believe it is 3/8 pitch LP file size is 5/32 or 4.0mm 30degress
Quick video on adjusting chain ua-cam.com/users/shortsf5cgh3kUOE0?feature=share
trying to find out if the oil pump could be cleaned out or rebuilt?
You could pull the bar off and look to see if something is plugging the Oiler hole, if there’s not an obstruction and the Oiler is messed up, Kobalt does offer a 5 year warranty on the tool you could probably just get it replaced.
I just bought the same unit. Mine only runs on 3 second increments, so if your cutting something larger it can be a pain to cut all the way through, I wonder if mine is defective.
Steve Edmonds I would say it is defective unless they changed something on them. Mine will run as long as you have the trigger pulled unless you dig in to hard and it Boggs down to a stop but it’s usually pretty hard to do that. Does it only run three seconds if your not cutting anything with it or only when cutting?
The battery wouldnt charge after 3 charges. I filed a battery claim with Kobalt, waiting for the replacement to arrive. But I went ahead and took the whole thing back with def battery to Lowes to get a full refund because it's been under 30 days. I bought another brand new so hopefully this one lasts, plus I should receive a new extra battery soon.
Steve Edmonds that’s good you got it replaced mine Is still going strong getting ready to trim the trees back around 14 acres of hayfield we will see how it holds up to that.
I'm planning in cutting 6 acres of small pine trees with mine. Battery is fully charged, we will see how long this saw lasts.
Well done review, certainly does more than you expect from a small saw. What size file would you need to sharpen the chain.
It’s a 5/32 I believe
I had one, used it hard and it was great, but after a while it started whining and the chain staeredbskipping. I took it apart and found the pinion drive gear dry of grease and worn out. The grease was there but it had been thrown from the gears. I tried to get just the gear from Kobalt but was informed that it was unavailable however it was still under warranty and I should bring it back to Lowe’s for refund or replacement. I chose the refund as a new one would have had the same issues.
Thanks for the info may be worth taking it apart every now and again and putting a little grease on the gears.
Hi what model is the kobalt .TY.
I think it is a KPS 80-08
Ok ty
I have a 40 volt Kobalt chainsaw. Are the batteries interchangeable?
Should be
So how many hours did the battery last?
It will run 40 minutes to an hour cutting this size stuff, if you have two batteries you can charge the dead one by the time the one in the saw goes dead.
What can I do if the chain keeps falling off
The only reason I would think the chain is falling off is because it’s not adjusted correctly or if your trying to cut small vines they sometimes can get between chain and bar and Knock it off
Here’s a quick video of adjustment. ua-cam.com/users/shortsf5cgh3kUOE0?feature=share
How often do you fill with oil? How much oil do you put in it? Do you store with oil over winter?
When it gets low, it has a sight window so you can keep an eye on it, the manual says to check every 20 minutes of use, it only holds about 2 ozs. No the oil will leak out.
@@WilliamsonRidge thank you sir does it make a difference on the bar and chain oil is used.
@@WilliamsonRidge what kind do you use?
The manual says specifically to use only bar and chain oil, no motor oil or used oils especially.
@@WilliamsonRidge thank you sir.
The only wish is that the angle could be adjusted for cutting the base of saplings near the ground.
Yeah that could be a handy feature.
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Please take out the battery before putting your hands near the bar. Great video, I appreciate your time and effort.
Thanks for the info, it does have a safety switch that has to be pressed to be able to squeeze the trigger but you never can be to safe.
Thanks for sharing but how and where can find one to buy?
Lowe’s sells them. They have them in stock at all my local Lowe’s stores for pickup or delivery, I’d say you can have one shipped right to your house if they don’t have them at your local store. www.lowes.com thanks for watching
What is the re-charge time on the 40v?
Right at 1 hour
chain oiler quit on mine????
I haven’t had any problems with mine
Nice video
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6/12/20 WHY DO YOU NOT TELL WHAT YOU PAID FOR IT ====IT IS A VERY IMPORTANT
FACT IN EVAL OF THIS PRODUCT=====THIS QUESTION NEEDS TO ADRESSED AS I WILL NOT SUB
WITHOUT =====OTHERWISE I THOUGHT YOUR VID WAS THE MOST HONEST TRANSPARENT
AND OBVIOUS TO PRODUCT OPERATION ===AMD MY EVAL ===
Just didn’t think to tell that when I made the video, I’m pretty sure I paid $139.00 for it but that was a little over a year ago, I’m pretty sure they are $179 now
Great battery saw and battery lasts all day.
That face shield works better when it's down in front of you face.
I’ll keep that in mind lol.
I had kobalt saw the battery went bad could not get replacement lied to me on back up i give it away
I’ll keep that in mind, haven’t had any troubles so far, but only time will tell.
6/12/20 ILYING IN MARKETING IS THE NORM NOW ITS EVERYWHERE NOT ENOUGH INFO ON THE BOX OR ALL IN OTHER LANGUAGE OR WEIGHT NOT ON BOX OR MANUAL OR COUSTOMER SERVICE IS CLUELESS ===THE GAME IS ON FOR YOUR MONEY
MAKE THEM BLEED AND STEP UP OR TAKE IT BACK WITHIN THE 30TY DAYS ==
I'm just going to saw you just wanted another toy. did not need a pole saw for this job
Absolutely, I didn’t need it for this job the point was to show what it was capable of. But I do use the pole saw to trim my trees around my house constantly, I only have about 20 oak and pine trees lol.