Makita UC3041A 12" Corded Electric Chainsaw - Review and Demonstration

Review and Demonstration of the Makita UC3041A corded electric chainsaw with a 12" bar. I bought this chainsaw to use inside my workshop and to attempt chainsaw carving. This saw is a european version, 240v with a Schuko plug so it needs an extension cablr for use here in the UK.
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[@deemkedmk7045]

A very helpful review! Russel, thank you so much. I am from Bosnia, and after this video, I decided to buy this one. 😍

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@freddee4295]

Excellent comprehensive review , thanks Russel answered all the points I needed to know.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful Fred! :-)

[@bilaal1746]

Excellent video, very professional. one question, how do I know what the best setting is for the oil adjustment screw.

[@erniepenny221]

Hi Russell, that was helpful, what size file is used to sharpen teeth as cannot find the proper size. Thanks

[@RussellPlatten]

Not sure Ernie, I use an electric chain sharpener. :-)

[@gunthermuller2697]

A very informative review, Russel. Thank you!

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you Günther. I hope all is well with you! :-)

[@GitaraMaker]

Thanks for sharing your experience, I'm learning a lot. I also have an electric chainsaw and I really love it. I'm now a new subscriber.

[@RussellPlatten]

Thanks and welcome! :-)

[@hazelliddle229]

Thank you for a great review. I am considering buying a chainsaw. I am a carver and seeing that you have bought yours for carving is encouraging for me. Might have to buy this. New sub.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful Hazel! :-)

[@peterwilliams8922]

You make it sound so easy, I'm almost tempted. Luckily I've always been terrified of chainsaws - nothing to do with horror movies - so not for me this time. Great demo though, I hope Makita send you something nice to thank you for the free review.

[@RussellPlatten]

Chainsaws are very useful and handy to have around, but they can hurt you very quickly and badly if you are not careful Peter! :-)

[@Pebble-X]

ThanX for the clear + informative video Russel. (I'm in NZ - just so u know 🌍 how far round the glove ppl are tuning in + finding yr video Helpful ✅👍 (Now going to see if u did a video on maintenance for the Makita 404-1A)

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers Al. :-)

[@raunojullinen9536]

I'm really impressed with this Makita. I have the 5cm longer version, but it's basically the same saw. Great video also. I was watching this in the store before i bought it. The UC3541A was only 10 euros more. Thanks!

[@RussellPlatten]

I am glad that you like it Rauno. Please take care whilst using it! :-)

[@AthifKhan]

Excellent video mate. Thank you for making this. It seems quite a lot of people are complaining about their chain tensioning system breaking quite easily. What's your take on this ?

[@RussellPlatten]

The pin sheared off mine after a lot of use. I was being very heavy handed with the saw at the time and applied lateral presure on the bar. Figured it was my fault. I ended up buying a STIHL MS231 C-BE, this saw has not seen much use, but looks to be a better design. More money though. :-)

[@erichelsikesskagge8285]

Great stuff Russell. Thanks.

[@6581punk]

My cheap one from Argos has pretty much everything this has, oil fill on top, tension wheel, tool-less cover. The only thing is lacks is the annoying schuko plug :) Still, I only bought it for one job and I just decided to fit a new chain as I think I blunted the old one. Still got an old cheap Argos SDS drill I bought to go through a wall once, even has a mode where you can switch off the rotation, great for chiselling walls.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@thecontrabband9773]

great explanation! I'm buying it on Amazon. I was undecided between 35 and 30 but, I'll take this, thanks!

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful Bruno! :-)

[@thecontrabband9773]

@@RussellPlatten Russel, she's arrived today. Beautiful, light and powerful. I did a test on a 35cm cherry tree trunk in my lab .... perfect. Thanks for your helpful review! Bruno, from Rome, Italy ;o)

[@JarinGNR]

I don't know if you had you're hand off the safety button but otherwise i will give you a tip. If you press the button in and pull the trigger you don't need to keep pressing on the button lock, it will keep itself down until you release the trigger. Thanks for the informative video, finnely know what's the job of that vork. 💪🏻🇳🇱

[@RussellPlatten]

Thanks for the tip! :-)

[@plagueman956]

pumped for the new vid :)

[@RussellPlatten]

LOL - I hope it lives up to your expectations! :-)

[@boyannazarov]

Thank you. Very helpful video.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful! :-)

[@quocanbui2146]

Thank sir!

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@babasaadii]

should i use mobile oil in chain oil tank

[@RussellPlatten]

It is not recommended. Motor oil is viscocity is too runny and the bar will be worn out prematurely. :-)

[@fonktastiko4929]

Thanks really useful 🪚