I have 2 6" Saker Mini saws. Along with several Husquvarna chainsaws. Great additition to any arborists toolkit. Just for interest I recently cut a 12" diameter log. It took a while but it did the job. Just wanted to stretch the capability. I wouldn't do it again, use the right tools for the job!!. I also bought a Stihl GTA26 (more than twice the price of the Saker and no better). At the price, my arborist business could buy a few of these every year. Let's see how my pair survive some heavy use and I will report back. For interest I generally use Husquvarna petrol saws from 16" to 24"
The key to good use of these saws is keeping the chain well oiled which is a bit of a pain because unlike most chainsaws they don't have a chain lube system. I bought a oil dispenser and use Stihl chain oil but you have to lubricate chain a lot.
Very useful to keep them dry, need to clear that out and open up that space so that I can get access to that part of the garage. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.
Another nice little chainsaw to have on the plot, saves getting a normal saw out and wasting your energy sawing. Good idea to show us on future vids on how to sharpen the chain. Cheers
The big saws are good for the big logs Cherie and won't be long before I start on my log pile and split them ready for drying. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.
Great informative demo. I used it for about 10 minutes ( not continuously) and it kept cutting out. Also smelt a bit. Followed instructions to the T, any advice greatfully received. TIA
They are only for occasional use, but you shouldn't be having those issues, check the chain isn't to tight, remove battery and pull the chain down, you need enough slack so the chain stays on 3mm and the chain should run freely on the bar, you will need more oil than they state, every 10 cuts it will need oil. When using it let the saw do the work, don't use any force to make it cut. The motor has a cut off so no damage is done. The saw will smell for the first few hours cutting. My email if you need to talk more is sanandtezbezy@gmail.com Happy logging, Terry King
Just when I thought I may not not learn something. “If you cutting branches off a live tree, you’ll want to use vegetable oil” Would of never considered that !! Cheers Terry Jason and Colleen 🌱👑✒️📄🤜🤛
Thank you for your review. Do you have to keep the round button pushed down while you're pulling on the trigger? Or is round button simply to start or the power button? Thank you.
The round button is a safety feature so you don't accidentally press the trigger so yes it has to be pressed with the trigger to engage the motor, the round button can be let go while the trigger is engaged and it will still run. Happy Logging, Terry.
That's a difficult one to answer, personally no, but I do use WD40 to protect my hedge cutter during the winter, but it doesn't have any lubricating properties. Stick to the correct chain oil if used regularly.
@adeleeldridge2793 the saw does need larger branches, the small bushes will clog up the chain and bar, the saw has a built in safety cut off to ensure no damage is done to the motor. Hope this helps, even when cutting larger branches we have to let the saw do the work not us rushing.
Cutting larger diameter logs closer to the bar thus stops it kicking around as seen in this well demonstrated video. Perhaps the manufacturer could add a bumper spike dog to stop jumping so much when not being used as pruner. What about filing chain, file size! 🤔
I haven't had to sharpen the chain as of yet, not sure if it does tell you the file size in the instructions, but it will be small. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.
I have 2 6" Saker Mini saws. Along with several Husquvarna chainsaws. Great additition to any arborists toolkit. Just for interest I recently cut a 12" diameter log. It took a while but it did the job. Just wanted to stretch the capability. I wouldn't do it again, use the right tools for the job!!. I also bought a Stihl GTA26 (more than twice the price of the Saker and no better). At the price, my arborist business could buy a few of these every year. Let's see how my pair survive some heavy use and I will report back. For interest I generally use Husquvarna petrol saws from 16" to 24"
Lovely comment Richard.
🪵Happy Logging, Terry King.
The key to good use of these saws is keeping the chain well oiled which is a bit of a pain because unlike most chainsaws they don't have a chain lube system. I bought a oil dispenser and use Stihl chain oil but you have to lubricate chain a lot.
@@richardwathen7627 I do try and remind people to get plenty of oil on the chain, but you can get carried away.
Great demo Terry, looks like a lovely piece of kit.
Cheers my friend.
Another nice and usefull tool. The wooden stand where you put your branches in is a great idea 👍
Very useful to keep them dry, need to clear that out and open up that space so that I can get access to that part of the garage.
♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.
Another nice little chainsaw to have on the plot, saves getting a normal saw out and wasting your energy sawing. Good idea to show us on future vids on how to sharpen the chain. Cheers
Cheers Steve.
I love these little chainsaw and I'm perfectly comfortable using them. Our big chain saw scares me a bit so these little ones are ideal.
The big saws are good for the big logs Cherie and won't be long before I start on my log pile and split them ready for drying.
♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.
Good mini chainsaw review Thanks Terry and take care
Thank you Sandra.
Great informative demo.
I used it for about 10 minutes ( not continuously) and it kept cutting out. Also smelt a bit.
Followed instructions to the T, any advice greatfully received. TIA
They are only for occasional use, but you shouldn't be having those issues, check the chain isn't to tight, remove battery and pull the chain down, you need enough slack so the chain stays on 3mm and the chain should run freely on the bar, you will need more oil than they state, every 10 cuts it will need oil. When using it let the saw do the work, don't use any force to make it cut. The motor has a cut off so no damage is done. The saw will smell for the first few hours cutting. My email if you need to talk more is sanandtezbezy@gmail.com
Happy logging, Terry King
Thanks for feedback.
I'll see how it goes, occasional use🤔 I hope lives up to its purpose next time I use it!
Thanks again for the feedback
@@KWood-n1r 👍🪵🪵🪵🪵👍
Just when I thought I may not not learn something. “If you cutting branches off a live tree, you’ll want to use vegetable oil”
Would of never considered that !!
Cheers Terry
Jason and Colleen 🌱👑✒️📄🤜🤛
The chain oil is reasonably plant friendly, but it does make sense Jason and Colleen.
That looks like a nice little saw. Thanks for showing it
Cheers my friend.
That looks a handy bit of kit for the allotment and garden.
Definitely my friend, will put it to a good test while travelling around looking for those fallen branches.
I have the saker 42" chainsaw and it is great. Do you know if Saker produce a hedge trimmer or garden strimmer that uses the same battery?
I haven't seen any advertised my friend.
Thank you for your review. Do you have to keep the round button pushed down while you're pulling on the trigger? Or is round button simply to start or the power button? Thank you.
The round button is a safety feature so you don't accidentally press the trigger so yes it has to be pressed with the trigger to engage the motor, the round button can be let go while the trigger is engaged and it will still run.
Happy Logging, Terry.
Great video! Can you use WD-40 instead of vegetable oil? Or actual chain oil?
That's a difficult one to answer, personally no, but I do use WD40 to protect my hedge cutter during the winter, but it doesn't have any lubricating properties. Stick to the correct chain oil if used regularly.
Why does my sakr saw stop running when I am trimming some small bushes back
@adeleeldridge2793 the saw does need larger branches, the small bushes will clog up the chain and bar, the saw has a built in safety cut off to ensure no damage is done to the motor. Hope this helps, even when cutting larger branches we have to let the saw do the work not us rushing.
Helpful video, thank you. Dumb question probably coming up - so the recommended vegetable oil - that`s tha same stuff we use for cooking?
I recommend proper chain oil, but yes you can use that for limited use.
That's a cool little chainsaw Terry.
Thank you my friend.
Another hady one to have Terry great video mate
Never refused to try something new Duncan and it was a nice mini chainsaw to use.
You forgot to put the 2 spare chains n glove in when I bought mine
If they were missing and were in the discription then get in touch with them.
good show, cheers Tel
Cheers Pete.
Cutting larger diameter logs closer to the bar thus stops it kicking around as seen in this well demonstrated video. Perhaps the manufacturer could add a bumper spike dog to stop jumping so much when not being used as pruner. What about filing chain, file size! 🤔
I haven't had to sharpen the chain as of yet, not sure if it does tell you the file size in the instructions, but it will be small.
♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.
It's a 1/8th round file. Use in same way as you would sharpen any chainsaw. 30 degs angle and use a small flat file for top cut tooth
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Hi Terry what type of camera do you use 😊
Samsung tablet, film pause and record and upload to TH-cam. No editing other than occasionally trim the start or end.
♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.
I like the look of this, could be so useful
I would recommend the 4 inch for pruning.
nice tool for the garden
The 4 inch is ideal for pruning the smaller branches.
@@terrykingsallotmentgardening just what i need for over grown apple tree thanks
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Hi, do you have a referral code?
In the description my friend.
Yes, I’d already tried there but it took me to a product that looked the same, but it was a different brand. Nm.
@avrilluke6928 yes it seems like it is showing the 4 inch Saker CHainsaw and not the 6 inch.
got one today
Hope you enjoy using it, remember let the chainsaw do the work and don't force it let gravity do the work for you.
♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.
Another handy saw , you will have more saws than food soon lol
I will be doing a review of them all soon Lee.
Boom
Well done Frank.