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 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.
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?
I just bought the Ryobi 18 volt brushless "pruner." 6" bar. Used both a 2 and 4 amp battery while testing it. Used it for more then just pruning to see what it could do. Oil free design for bar and can adjust chain tension without any tools. Has its limitations, but its weight and slim profile make it easy to operate one handed. Won't replace my chainsaws, but a useful tool for certain applications.
They definitely have a place. I have a couple of real chainsaws as well. (16" and 20" bars) plus a pole saw. I think I have just about everything covered.. Thanks for watching.
@@BackyardMaine I also have two gas powered chain saws with 16" & 20" bars. I do not have a pole saw yet as I can borrow a Ryobi battery powered one when needed. My son and I both use the Ryobi battery platform so this makes sharing specialty tools very easy.
Thanks for the Demo, i believe I'll be buying one soon. Nature grows fast in Fl.....When I was young i lived in Rockland for 5 years! Thanks again Brother! 👍
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 purchased a similar saw at Menards North tech brand for about $20. Same set up two chains, two batteries and two tools with a charger. Works good and the battery seems to last a good long time.
Wonderful review, not boring at all like the others. You talk straight to the point. I came here because I am actually looking one for myself, and thank you for sharing this video.
I bought 2 saws, by different makers when Amazon was selling them for under $35 and $30 and have put them to good use. Excellent tools for the homeowner. I advise using a little more bar oil than shown.
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.
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.
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 purchased one of these 6” Chain Saws from Amazon back in November of 2022. Looks almost exactly like this one in the Video but mine is all black with a Black Molded Case very similar to the one in the video. I plan to use it for the first time this week of May 6th 2024. The first thing I did when I got it was I charged the batteries. Well today over a year and a half later I opened the case to see if the batteries needed a charge. Right away the Red light came on the charger and they took a little better than 1 hour to charge them up again one at a time. Anyway from having full size gas chains saws I adjusted the chain to what I thought would be just right being I thought the chain was on too tight that I couldn’t slide the chain along the Bar. I am curious to what everyone is using for bar and chain lube? This bar oil Amazon sells is expensive but I guess all oil is expensive today. I always just used a 20 or 30W Non Detergent oil on my chainsaws since the 1980’s and I never wore a bar out. I am also hearing that Canola oil can be used on this 6” bar. I am asking because I have both Canola oil and 30W Petroleum oil non detergent around. Believe it or not I use the canola oil on my paper shredder and it works great keeping those blades clean and sharp. Just curious to others thoughts on the chain and bar lube.
I use bar and chain oil designed for chainsaws. It not only thick (heavy weight) but it's also sticky so it stays on the chain longer. You can find bar and chain oil at any hardware store or home improvement center.
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 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.
I love em 👍👍💲💲 When the battery runs down. 🙄 I'am done any way. 👌👌 I have a big pill of limbs. To pick up and move> I also use it, to cut wood for my BBQ Pits > 2 to 3" long sticks, out of the thicker longer limbs 🔥 Great for BBQing 👌👌 I store the wood chips in a 31 gal. trash can. 1 for pecan, 1 for Oak, 1 for Mesquite
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.
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 got the Winemana mini saw on Amazon a week ago. Only $39.99. It has done a great job making kindling and trimming branches off an oak tree. I have a big jug of chain oil and use a Zep brand spray nozzle to spray oil out of the jug. Very happy with my mini saw.
I don't even know if there was oil in it. I have a big jug of chain oil and put some in a Zep plastic spray bottle sold at Lowes. The oil sprays out fine with no waste. Or you can pour it on the chain but that is wasteful if you're not careful because too much will come out sometimes. I'd recommend applying oil every few minutes and sooner if you're cutting thick limbs. The more the better. Make sure you get plenty in the blade groove the chain slides in. @@TheHmurveit
My buddy and I went to collect firewood, he with the Amazon mini saw, me with my Ryobi 18v chain saw. I can honestly say the Ryobi out cuts the Amazon mini by 3 to 1, and Ryobi cuts bigger logs much faster.
I have the Ryobi pole saw and other tools on the platform and they work great. Of course a chainsaw will out cut a mini chainsaw no matter what brand you use. These little saw work great for what they are and what they cost. They are not good for cutting firewood.
A customer comes in the. Store and puts his chain saw on the counter and says i want my money back, you said this will cut upwards of 60 trees, im only cutting 40 its no good i want my refund. The salesman says let me see that saw he extenses his arm and pulls the cord and the saw goes Varoom' Varoom ', the custoomer yell "" Hey Whats that Noise "". 😉😂😂Thanks for the Video.
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.
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.
Good tool, but interesting how to work out how much oil to use and when. It is so small and light I can see people chopping bits off themselves by being careless and not taking it seriously as you might with a bigger item. Can you get spare chains? If not, then the temptation for low skilled folks will to keep using the saw with a badly worn blade, leading to potential for getting frustrated and doing dangerous things. Great video.
Thank you.. It comes with two spare chains but I'm not sure if you can buy them separately. They can be sharpened. You're right about them being dangerous. I have to make sure I keep my other hand away from the saw while cutting.
700 RPM? My Makita electric spins at 5500 RPM! But if I need cordless, I'll just use my Milwaukee sawzall with a 12" pruning blade and If I need to cut some metal while I'm at it, I;ll just insert a metal cutting blade.
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.
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 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.
According to specs on a similar model, the chain speed is around 5 meters per second, or 16.4 feet per second, or 11miles per hour. Google says a regular chain saw does about 88 feet per second, or about 60 miles per hour. This is probably one reason why an oiler was not considered important enough to add onto it, especially when retailers are selling them for as low as $40 with two 1.5 amp hour batteries, a charger, and a case, which is incredibly cheap. My biggest concern is how badly the workers who make them are getting ripped off, because it is hard to believe you could even buy the materials for such a low price, let alone fabricate them, ship them around the world, and still make a profit at American retail stores.
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 like the idea but it's kinda like the rotary chainsaw attachment for your angle grinder - a serious pucker factor when you think about the consequences following a moment's inattention. Loose clothing or an overly casual approach to safety will cost dearly. Be careful friends!
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.
Remember to charge the batteries regularly. Out of 2 2 amp batts and 2 6 amp batts one 6 amp got down too much and takes no charge. Kick starting it made it charge to half the nominal voltage which can't be used for anything. But it's a good saw in narrow places.
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.
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.
Hey John! @BackyardMaine About how long would you say one battery works. Amazon currently has the one battery option for $39.97 & the 2 battery option for $99.00... I'm trying to determin if the second battery is worth the price difference. Any suggestions?
I was just cutting up a bunch of storm damage limbs and although the saw was running intermittently it lasted over an hour before I need to use the second battery. I'm really not sure how long it will run with continuous use.
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.
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.
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
Great review. And thankyou for not including a 5 minute message from a sponsor.😒 Straight to the point with no bs.
Thank you..
Ibought one about four months ago and I am happy with it and impressed what it can get through for such a small saw.
I got one last year and it's now one of my best tools
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
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?
I just bought the Ryobi 18 volt brushless "pruner." 6" bar. Used both a 2 and 4 amp battery while testing it. Used it for more then just pruning to see what it could do. Oil free design for bar and can adjust chain tension without any tools. Has its limitations, but its weight and slim profile make it easy to operate one handed. Won't replace my chainsaws, but a useful tool for certain applications.
They definitely have a place. I have a couple of real chainsaws as well. (16" and 20" bars) plus a pole saw. I think I have just about everything covered.. Thanks for watching.
@@BackyardMaine I also have two gas powered chain saws with 16" & 20" bars. I do not have a pole saw yet as I can borrow a Ryobi battery powered one when needed. My son and I both use the Ryobi battery platform so this makes sharing specialty tools very easy.
Do you oil the chain at all on the ryobi ?
Good review. Glad you addressed the importance of battery endurance.
Glad it was helpful!
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
Thanks for the Demo, i believe I'll be buying one soon. Nature grows fast in Fl.....When I was young i lived in Rockland for 5 years! Thanks again Brother! 👍
It does work great but be sure to keep the chain lubed. I waited a bit to long on mine and the bar is showing it.
@@BackyardMaine Thanks, will do!
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
John, thank you for your review. It helps a lot to make a decision.
My pleasure! Glad it was helpful.
I received a Saker 6" mini chainsaw for Mother's Day! Best gift ever! Love it! I am 68 with a bad back, no problems, just wear a back brace. :)
Awesome..
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 😊
Very useful tool for gardening
I purchased a similar saw at Menards North tech brand for about $20. Same set up two chains, two batteries and two tools with a charger. Works good and the battery seems to last a good long time.
Wonderful review, not boring at all like the others. You talk straight to the point. I came here because I am actually looking one for myself, and thank you for sharing this video.
Thank You!
I bought 2 saws, by different makers when Amazon was selling them for under $35 and $30 and have put them to good use. Excellent tools for the homeowner. I advise using a little more bar oil than shown.
@@johnnichol9412 well that's actually what I meant. 🥴
You know its a good video when you feel confident in the purchase after one watch. Good video!
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.
I love my mini saw, use it frequently. I'm in my 70s...
I just got mines for fathers day and thanks for the demonstration cant wait to use it
My pleasure I hope yours works as well as mine.
I used one of these tool for the first time today although not that particular make and was blown away with its capabilities
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.
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
I buy hardell mini chainsaw, I think it is good,you can try.
Thanks so much for this review, answered all my questions!
You bet!
Great video. Thanks. Going to buy one.
Glad it was helpful!
I purchased one of these 6” Chain Saws from Amazon back in November of 2022. Looks almost exactly like this one in the Video but mine is all black with a Black Molded Case very similar to the one in the video. I plan to use it for the first time this week of May 6th 2024. The first thing I did when I got it was I charged the batteries. Well today over a year and a half later I opened the case to see if the batteries needed a charge. Right away the Red light came on the charger and they took a little better than 1 hour to charge them up again one at a time. Anyway from having full size gas chains saws I adjusted the chain to what I thought would be just right being I thought the chain was on too tight that I couldn’t slide the chain along the Bar. I am curious to what everyone is using for bar and chain lube? This bar oil Amazon sells is expensive but I guess all oil is expensive today. I always just used a 20 or 30W Non Detergent oil on my chainsaws since the 1980’s and I never wore a bar out. I am also hearing that Canola oil can be used on this 6” bar. I am asking because I have both Canola oil and 30W Petroleum oil non detergent around. Believe it or not I use the canola oil on my paper shredder and it works great keeping those blades clean and sharp. Just curious to others thoughts on the chain and bar lube.
I use bar and chain oil designed for chainsaws. It not only thick (heavy weight) but it's also sticky so it stays on the chain longer. You can find bar and chain oil at any hardware store or home improvement center.
A Makita batter works on these, I have on in my ATV and they are awesome for keeping trails clear of small brush and trees
I bought this exact product and it works AWESOME!!
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.
Thank you for this review!
My pleasure!
Thank you for this review. I'm considering getting one of these. Much appreciated.
Glad I could help
Awesome video thanks for the time ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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.
We have this exact saw and we love it. So useful!!
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
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.
Not sure how it would work on some of our Australian hardwood. However, for the purpose you demonstrated, it seems grear
Looks a very good for the price thank you from New Zealand
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.
Great video my friend. Wish all videos are like yours. Instrumental & to the point 💯👏👏👏👏
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching.
I love em 👍👍💲💲 When the battery runs down. 🙄 I'am done any way. 👌👌 I have a big pill of limbs. To pick up and move> I also use it, to cut wood for my BBQ Pits > 2 to 3" long sticks, out of the thicker longer limbs 🔥 Great for BBQing 👌👌 I store the wood chips in a 31 gal. trash can. 1 for pecan, 1 for Oak, 1 for Mesquite
Outstanding educational video
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.
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.
Got the exact same one. Great tool.
Just Got one thanks, good video.♥
Glad I could help
Looks really good for hiking trip🔥
For yard work for sure..
Nice video..
Thanks 👍 It is a handy little tool.
Super cool! I want one! Thanks for your review!! :D
My pleasure.. Thanks for watching!
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 got the Winemana mini saw on Amazon a week ago. Only $39.99. It has done a great job making kindling and trimming branches off an oak tree. I have a big jug of chain oil and use a Zep brand spray nozzle to spray oil out of the jug. Very happy with my mini saw.
I saw it came with a small bottle of oil and I was wondering how often those mini chainsaw need to be lubed
I don't even know if there was oil in it. I have a big jug of chain oil and put some in a Zep plastic spray bottle sold at Lowes. The oil sprays out fine with no waste. Or you can pour it on the chain but that is wasteful if you're not careful because too much will come out sometimes. I'd recommend applying oil every few minutes and sooner if you're cutting thick limbs. The more the better. Make sure you get plenty in the blade groove the chain slides in. @@TheHmurveit
That was a GOOD review and unlike most Americans you didn't spend 30 minutes talking, thanks from the UK
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.
My buddy and I went to collect firewood, he with the Amazon mini saw, me with my Ryobi 18v chain saw. I can honestly say the Ryobi out cuts the Amazon mini by 3 to 1, and Ryobi cuts bigger logs much faster.
I have the Ryobi pole saw and other tools on the platform and they work great. Of course a chainsaw will out cut a mini chainsaw no matter what brand you use. These little saw work great for what they are and what they cost. They are not good for cutting firewood.
As expected these are super cheap and light weight for light work. Great for older people.
Thanks for the demo I saw that at Walmart and was wondering if it was worth it.
You bet! I was surprised how affordable they were and it actually preformed very well.
I wonder how it compares with (The more expensive) Stihl GTA 26?
A customer comes in the. Store and puts his chain saw on the counter and says i want my money back, you said this will cut upwards of 60 trees, im only cutting 40 its no good i want my refund. The salesman says let me see that saw he extenses his arm and pulls the cord and the saw goes Varoom' Varoom ', the custoomer yell "" Hey Whats that Noise "". 😉😂😂Thanks for the Video.
I heard that one a long time ago but it's still funny.. lol Thanks for watching..
I am surprised it went vroom vroom mine did and then nothing please please don’t buy
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.
Now that's how you do a review!
Thank you.
Brilliant video, my wife’s ordering me one as I type, thank you
Glad I could help..
Sounds like the motor is too weak for this job...
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.
Good tool, but interesting how to work out how much oil to use and when. It is so small and light I can see people chopping bits off themselves by being careless and not taking it seriously as you might with a bigger item. Can you get spare chains? If not, then the temptation for low skilled folks will to keep using the saw with a badly worn blade, leading to potential for getting frustrated and doing dangerous things. Great video.
Thank you.. It comes with two spare chains but I'm not sure if you can buy them separately. They can be sharpened. You're right about them being dangerous. I have to make sure I keep my other hand away from the saw while cutting.
Looks like you can buy chains for these ranging from $2.50 to $15 dollars online.
Last time I bought a Saker product ( mini vacuum) on charging it nearly caught fire! 😱
My little Simpy chainsaw from Amazon is an excellent bit of kit
700 RPM? My Makita electric spins at 5500 RPM! But if I need cordless, I'll just use my Milwaukee sawzall with a 12" pruning blade and If I need to cut some metal while I'm at it, I;ll just insert a metal cutting blade.
That's 700 chain revolutions per minute. The cordless Makita 6" saws are rated for 1550 FPM which with a 6 inch bar would be roughly 1260 RPM.
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.
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.
I wish I could find a source for a round file small enough to sharpen this chain.
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.
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.
We bought an identical one but brand populo? It worked great for the few months it worked. Then it just went dead.
Only few drops of oil for whole accumulator capacity? Normal saws take constant flow of oil to protect chain from overheating
That is my concern also. How often needs lubrication?
According to specs on a similar model, the chain speed is around 5 meters per second, or 16.4 feet per second, or 11miles per hour. Google says a regular chain saw does about 88 feet per second, or about 60 miles per hour. This is probably one reason why an oiler was not considered important enough to add onto it, especially when retailers are selling them for as low as $40 with two 1.5 amp hour batteries, a charger, and a case, which is incredibly cheap. My biggest concern is how badly the workers who make them are getting ripped off, because it is hard to believe you could even buy the materials for such a low price, let alone fabricate them, ship them around the world, and still make a profit at American retail stores.
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….
Thank you I have been curious about those
This was a sponsored video but I was actually impressed with it's performance.
$68.38 on Amazon March 2024 (4 inch) $83.19 (6 inch)
excellent video
Thank you very much!
Can it be used for self defence?
I would want someone coming after me with one.. lol
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.
I like the idea but it's kinda like the rotary chainsaw attachment for your angle grinder - a serious pucker factor when you think about the consequences following a moment's inattention. Loose clothing or an overly casual approach to safety will cost dearly. Be careful friends!
Great 👍🏻 thanks ❤
You're welcome 😊
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!!!
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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.
Remember to charge the batteries regularly. Out of 2 2 amp batts and 2 6 amp batts one 6 amp got down too much and takes no charge. Kick starting it made it charge to half the nominal voltage which can't be used for anything.
But it's a good saw in narrow places.
Good advice. Thank you.
Consumer protection just to see if this goes on
Cheers John, nice one. From UK.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching all the way across the pond.
Buy two. Several more spare chains, extra batteries, extra charger, spare parts.
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.
ditch the plastic toy
get a good sharp hand saw and a good sharp hatchet
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.
Hey John! @BackyardMaine About how long would you say one battery works. Amazon currently has the one battery option for $39.97 & the 2 battery option for $99.00... I'm trying to determin if the second battery is worth the price difference. Any suggestions?
I was just cutting up a bunch of storm damage limbs and although the saw was running intermittently it lasted over an hour before I need to use the second battery. I'm really not sure how long it will run with continuous use.
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.