If you have a greenworks lawnmower you can use those batteries to. Those batteries weigh more but not bad but they also give more cutting time. I have never had a problem with batteries getting to hot to charge.
I have wanted an electric chainsaw for a long time. But the battery price is what has always kept me from getting one. It’s just so handy to have something you can pick up and go.
I agree.. I'd keep an eye out during Black Friday deals. I may look at getting their push mower with the same batteries and I could use them interchangeably
Thanks for the review. I have the same saw as you. It's the Gen-1 version of the Greenworks 80V 18". They are up to Gen-3 for the most current version. Personally, I think the Gen-1 (your saw) is the best saw Greenworks has ever had in the consumer line. I run my saw with a 20" bar & chain. Makes buckin' and limbin' easier with a longer bar. I also run a more aggressive, standard, non-safety chain and the saw cuts a little quicker. I run two batts. and when I am working with a tree (dragging limbs, etc) I always have a charged batt. by the time the one I am using is depleted. I have never had the problem of the battery being too hot to start charging as soon as I put it on the charger. But then, I live at high elevation in the pines so the ambient temp. is not real hot and the wood is soft and cuts easily. Hope you enjoy your saw as much as I do mine!
Thanks. I didn't realize there were different generations of the saw. I simply clicked on the one that came up in the search and ordered it hahaha. God bless you
I see the 2nd gen on Amazon (upper portion has more green and it says gen 2 in title). On Greenworks website there are the two different 80V 18" but I don't see where it mentions gen 1 or 2. The one with more green (gen 2) I believe says 45cc gas equivalent) Some specs for the gen 1 say 42cc and some specs (amazon/video) say 45cc so idk if it's a different motor or not? Greenworks customer service reps do not seem to know either. Do you know the differences and could you post a link to the 3rd gen as I do not see it anywhere. Thanks
My only thing with electric saws is that they are heavy. I dont know if that one weighs a lot or not. The echo 2511T is definitely my every day saw i use. Cant really tell its on your saddle when climbing. If you gotta bring a chainsaw into a tree thats the one i recommend. A lot lighter than my stihl 200t.
@@diyhouseprojects123 that's not bad at all then. Though I'm that guy that still likes using corded drills. I'm too forgetful to charge batteries, then when I need it they are dead haha
I’ve tried that. It lubricates the saw adequately, and I’m absolutely certain it’s more environmentally friendly, BUT… The big problem with that is vegetable oils turn from oil into glue with exposure to air, leading to clogging and a buildup of sludge if it’s not used frequently. The other (smaller) problem is viscosity. Veggie oils tend to be thinner than chainsaw oil, so the oiler tends to empty the reservoir very quickly. I now only put veggie oil in my chainsaws if I happen to have some that’s turned too rancid for cooking, but I usually mix it 1 part veggie to 2 parts chainsaw oil (for viscosity), and I try to end my cutting session with 100% chainsaw oil to flush out the veggie oil before storage (to prevent clogging and sludge from forming).
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If you have a greenworks lawnmower you can use those batteries to. Those batteries weigh more but not bad but they also give more cutting time. I have never had a problem with batteries getting to hot to charge.
Good review on what seems like a good saw. 👍🏼
Thanks brother. Appreciate you.
I have wanted an electric chainsaw for a long time. But the battery price is what has always kept me from getting one. It’s just so handy to have something you can pick up and go.
I agree.. I'd keep an eye out during Black Friday deals. I may look at getting their push mower with the same batteries and I could use them interchangeably
Thanks for the review. I have the same saw as you. It's the Gen-1 version of the Greenworks 80V 18". They are up to Gen-3 for the most current version. Personally, I think the Gen-1 (your saw) is the best saw Greenworks has ever had in the consumer line.
I run my saw with a 20" bar & chain. Makes buckin' and limbin' easier with a longer bar. I also run a more aggressive, standard, non-safety chain and the saw cuts a little quicker.
I run two batts. and when I am working with a tree (dragging limbs, etc) I always have a charged batt. by the time the one I am using is depleted. I have never had the problem of the battery being too hot to start charging as soon as I put it on the charger. But then, I live at high elevation in the pines so the ambient temp. is not real hot and the wood is soft and cuts easily.
Hope you enjoy your saw as much as I do mine!
Thanks. I didn't realize there were different generations of the saw. I simply clicked on the one that came up in the search and ordered it hahaha. God bless you
I see the 2nd gen on Amazon (upper portion has more green and it says gen 2 in title). On Greenworks website there are the two different 80V 18" but I don't see where it mentions gen 1 or 2. The one with more green (gen 2) I believe says 45cc gas equivalent) Some specs for the gen 1 say 42cc and some specs (amazon/video) say 45cc so idk if it's a different motor or not? Greenworks customer service reps do not seem to know either.
Do you know the differences and could you post a link to the 3rd gen as I do not see it anywhere. Thanks
Great review - thanks Sean. I wonder if it is OK to put the battery in the fridge? Does the instruction manual mention that?
I am not sure. I will have to look at that area again more carefully.
My only thing with electric saws is that they are heavy. I dont know if that one weighs a lot or not. The echo 2511T is definitely my every day saw i use. Cant really tell its on your saddle when climbing. If you gotta bring a chainsaw into a tree thats the one i recommend. A lot lighter than my stihl 200t.
This thing is probably lighter than my gas powered saw or they're about the same.
@@diyhouseprojects123 that's not bad at all then. Though I'm that guy that still likes using corded drills. I'm too forgetful to charge batteries, then when I need it they are dead haha
I get it. I'm surprised this thing worked as well as it does.
@@diyhouseprojects123 the stuff they are making with electric is crazy. They run as good if not better than gas stuff. Even like the leaf blowers.
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You dont need expensive bar oil you can use olive oil or vegetable oil.
I’ve tried that. It lubricates the saw adequately, and I’m absolutely certain it’s more environmentally friendly, BUT… The big problem with that is vegetable oils turn from oil into glue with exposure to air, leading to clogging and a buildup of sludge if it’s not used frequently. The other (smaller) problem is viscosity. Veggie oils tend to be thinner than chainsaw oil, so the oiler tends to empty the reservoir very quickly. I now only put veggie oil in my chainsaws if I happen to have some that’s turned too rancid for cooking, but I usually mix it 1 part veggie to 2 parts chainsaw oil (for viscosity), and I try to end my cutting session with 100% chainsaw oil to flush out the veggie oil before storage (to prevent clogging and sludge from forming).
i left vegtible oil in mine all winter and it never sludged. So idk what your using that it will do that.