Absolutely great job reviewing this terrific Ryobi chainsaw. I bought mine used and have been pleasantly surprised with how well it works. I’ve e had gas powered and corded ones and while the gas powered may be a bit more powerful the Ryobi does a great job and has the battery feature. Thank you!
dave here from new zealand, bought this chain saw last week, tried it today down at the beach to collect firewood and i was impressed, the saw cut really well, got over an hour from the battery, recommend this chain saw
Just bought my first chainsaw after our February ice storm. This was extremely helpful since I also did the cost-benefit analysis on doing the clearing myself versus paying some guy to do it for me. The fact that the same battery runs a string trimmer was a definite selling point.
I never even thought to take down ill or dangerous trees with these saws, and after having a contractor come out and tell us a price for clearing just a small area, my decision was made for me. I have done very precise clearing of very large, but quite ill / dangerous trees, and a lot of low growth stuff that I just need to clear - and these saws have saved me many thousands of dollars over hiring someone to bring a crew out. Would they have been faster? Yes - but the cost benefit just was not there. Thanks for watching!
I've had 2 tree incidents that required cutting. The first one I cut up a tree about 6" thick with my Ryobi Sawzall with a pruner saw blade after it had the nerve to lean dangerously up against the fence. The second time this tree was way too big for me to sawzall and decided to get this 40v Ryobi chainsaw. Funny I read the instruction manual instead of seeking help here on TH-cam. After pouring bar chain oil in that bottle I pulled on the trigger and operation was so smooth I couldn't wait to chop some wood. And that is about the most fun I've ever had with a new tool. Now I've got to clean up this mess. I highly recommend this chainsaw its going to get a lot of use this season.
I am getting a LOT of use out of this saw. And it is the third one I have purchased, none of them had been designed to do the work they are doing - they continue to impress me... .and I hope they continue to do so! Thanks for watching!
Also, you don't have to be a small engine mechanic to keep one going. The electric motors seldom fail and there's no gummed up carburetor to have to maintain. 3 thumbs up!
Thanks for watching. I also picked up the 18 inch version, and use the 14 inch bar and chain... it works great. All of these saws have done far beyond what I had hopped for them - and because I have the 40V batteries with the other tools, it is less expensive that trying another chainsaw!
Great review! The Ryobi chainsaws have served you well Ray! Good value to purchase the same model and have the additional battery and charger! We get ripped off here in Canada big time lol, the same 40V chainsaw here from Home Depot with a 4 Ah battery and charger cost $348.00 before taxes. Watching, supporting & liking! 👍
Thanks for watching! I have3 also acquired the newer 18" version of the saw, and I had been asking about putting the 14" bar and chain on that, and had been told that I could not... yet I did, because the teeth of the chain had been the same distance as on the 18" version, and it works great! I wanted the 18" version because I thought the more powerful motor would be of greater assistance, and by using the shorter chain, I could get a bit more cutting power from it... and it appears that it is working as I had hoped. I need to make a video on that - thanks for the comment as it reminded me that I need to work on that video!
I just bought one of the same featured here and I love mine! Cut a total of 3 downed trees with no issues. Same battery as well. Absolutely love it and performed well above my expectations! Great review
Thanks for watching! We also picked up an 18 inch version of this saw. When I get to use it, I will probably make a video specific to that one as well... tied up with other work in the mean time. These saws have been doing far and beyond what I ever expected of them!
I picked up the 18 inch version of this saw... I need to make a video on that, because I asked if I could use the 14 inch blade (bar) on it, and was told no... but yet, I can! Thanks for watching!
I had an electrician wire me up a couple of 120v CNC pendant 4" cooling fans with a 6ft cord. There's enough space between the two fans to put a big 12ah EGO battery in. Depending upon the physical size of the battery; I'll let the fans run anywhere from 10 minutes to a half hour; and a formerly hot battery is 'ice' cold. Works great!
Great Review, pretty straight forward and honest opinions. My Ryobi collection is growing fast haha, looks like I'm going to jump into the 40v system! 😎 Gracias! 👍🏽
The 40v line has some nice tools. The weedeater however seems to be an exercise in frustration. the Blower is AWESOME! Although the trigger often fails after moderate use. The lawnmower, also not really that great. The chainsaw is another potential winner. Time will tell how this new design performs. It's not all about specs.
The blower is a huge part of making effective burns for the debris that I have taken down - using the same battery has been a huge savings. They have larger batteries now, but each tool came with something, and a charger (we can buy most, if not all, of the tolls without batteries if we have enough). When I look to add a battery, I wait for them to be on sale - normally to acquire a more powerful / longer lasting battery.
Wow i hate that these batteries and chargers die out for some reason. I had a couple of drills become useless because of the battery and an old 40 year old drill from my dad which still works as a plug in drill, lol.
Wow - WAY more expensive now - Feb 2022. I just saw another video that showed where the chain break mechanism is on the one that is out now - 2022 - I just ordered it - but will I get the one with the chainbreak? Hmmmmmm - going back to the purchase - which I just did a few minutes ago - although I saw nothing at all about the chainbreak in the text on the initial page - I looked at the manual - definitely has a chain break that does kick in when pushed forward - really glad about that. Thanks for your fully detailed video - newbies like me need this exact kind of informaiton. There is a 5 year warranty - should you bring the old one in for warranty failure? Warm regards Jennie
Thanks for watching! The 18" Saw DOES have the chain break, and it does work - I don't see the 14" version having it at all, just a hand guard. I put the 14" bar and chain on the 18" saw, and that is working well... I need to make a video about that. And yes, need to ask Ryobi about the oil leak situation! The new saw does not have that issue... yet!
The thing about brushless is not the heat that brushes may generate, it is about that these motors are electronically commuted (opposed to mechanically commuted via brushes), hence an electronic generates the alternating magnetic field, therefore can control speed, and if implemented, torque as well. You can drive the motor more efficient, and hence generate less heat. as well as having the battery last much longer. Brushless goes hand-in-hand with battery operated tools (and vehicles) for this reason. Btw, when your saws died, the motor driver probably died, not the motor. If the driver, a small circuit board, is available as a spare part, you can simply swap it, or alternatively remove and solder new drivers on them.
This is a wonderful explanation, thank you for sharing that! On the saws that I no longer could make use of, I considered taking them in for repair, but opted to replace with new due to the low cost of the tool by itself (as opposed to WITH another battery - depending on the deal at the time), but the wear and tear on the other (cheaply made) parts of it - as in designed to replace than repair - I opted to replace. I have a huge interest in understanding batteries... power source. I need to finish more projects first, but the study of battery power, and power sources, is something I would like to research a bit.
@@rayhayden A guy had the 8" Ryobi pole saw that stopped working. His wife bought him another. He took the old one apart(it's already broke) and found it had an inline fuse, that had blown. Replaced the fuse and it worked again.
From what I understand, the scrench is designed to allow you to put the proper amount of torque on the nuts. If you're using another wrench because you want additional torque, you maybe be over-tightening.
This can be true, but the pain in the hand that I get from that thing is not worth it... I pay attention to be sure I do not over tighten the nuts. Thanks for watching!
Hey Ray, you dropped me like a hot potato, I figured you were studying for your exam. Still I enjoyed this video, I have been thinking of purchasing one, since I have the 40 watt lawnmower. OF course I LIKE this video. Gary
I am prepping for the California Bar Exam... I was going to skip this one and take it in Feb 2021, however, July got pushed to September, and they wanted to do it online, so I figured I had enough time to prepare, and save money on travel, so I signed up, then they pushed it out to October! by the time the results come back, it will be time for the February exam!
Thanks for watching! I have to mention a new thing - I just cut down the tree trunk of a 38" wide tree. The tree had been dead for a long time, and it was trimmed up before we purchased the property.... I knew I'd have to be getting rid of that tree, but it is not going anywhere, so I put it off. The 18" version of this saw is something I picked up for special projects, and this tree would be one of those. Most of the work, however, was done with the 14" saw. To be fair, the 18" worked very well, but because it has a more powerful motor, and has a longer chain, it needs more power. The tree is very hard wood, I actually cut the tree down, and it fell where I wanted it to fall... but it was crazy, because I actually cut all the way around the tree, and it looked like this, wedged out... >< if you can tell how it would look... about three inches in the center of the stump was holding it up, and the thing had to be fifteen feet tall! It was perfectly balanced how they trimmed off all the huge limbs! I had to wedge out the tree stump to fit the saw into the cavity, notching it out as I went... Bottom line? These saws keep cutting down stuff I never expected them to cut! The tree trunk has to be burned up where it is - I tried to roll it with my tractor, and the felled trunk actually laughed at me! LOL!
They had issues with the 2.6 batteries from a few years ago. Something about the “hot battery” circuitry. My sister bought the string trimmer 4 years ago (Still going by the way), 1 out of her 3 batteries went bad for said reason. The other 2 batteries along with the trimmer have given her flawless operation for over 4 years now with no signs of slowing down. I myself just picked up this saw kit about a month ago. Very impressed so far! The quality Doesn’t feel quite on par with my Milwaukee or my makitas, but it’s less than half the cost too
Hey Matthew, The battery fit by brand is pretty much why we went ahead and purchased the third Ryobi saw. The saw alone is less than $150, but with an extra battery and charger, it is less than $200. We went with the one with the battery and charger because we have the other tools that use them... fortunately, I have yet to have any issue with a battery that worked... the last saw we purchased had a battery (4ah) that was dead in the box. I also adopted a new game plan for when a chain pops off... it is is not very easy to get into the bar groove, I just change the battery, and that helps the bar last longer.
Bar Oil can be found at many hardware stores, especially those who sell chainsaws. I pick ours up at Home Depot, Lowes, and I am sure Tractor Supply will have it also... as well Rural King... oh, and some of the tractor or mower stores ought to have it as well - because if they have yard (or field) equipment, chainsaws are probably part of what they also sell.
Is this an older model? I just bought one and mine has a chain break. I also have the oil reservoir on the side instead of the top. But the only complaint I have is when cutting Oak it will die to fast for me to cut the wood up.
I cut a lot of Oak as well. This is an older version, but the 14 inch one, I have picked up the 18 inch version, and put the 14 inch bar and chain on it, and that works - a little more power, better oil tank - the other two before this one leaked oil... messy. My reservoir is on the side on the 18 inch model, and I like that better because it is easier for me to see the tank fill window. I have all of my other batteries, and I kind of get worn out before they do now. I have three 5AH batteries and four 4AH ones... I don't want to have to buy a bigger one, but if I did, I'd look for the cost benefit of 6AH or better. Thanks for watching!
Hey Ray, love the term “scrench” and I have a question for you. The tension clip that holds it in on mine has lost its tension so it keeps falling out. Any idea as to how to get the tension back on it to keep,it in or any other suggestions for keeping it on the chainsaw itself? Thank you! By the way, Ryobi should be paying you for your terrific review!😊
That little pin that sticks into the Bar? Or the bolt itself? If it is the pin, it is a real pain to get that thing through the hole on the bar. Once on, I am able to get the tension well enough, but anytime the saws "grab" or kind of kick back, they need some more attention. That is a pain, but they have done a tremendous amount of work around the property!
@@rayhayden sorry I wasn’t clear. It’s the little metal curved piece that holds in the screwdriver/wrench tool that lost its tension so the tool keeps falling out. There’s probably no way for me to get it to be tight again and I’ll either figure out another way to attach it to the saw or just keep the tool on the shelf. Thanks
Just wondering how you killed the previous ones? The engine failed? Or electronics? Anyway.. just got message, that my 36v chainsaw delivered... :D thanks for the vid
Thanks for watching! Normally, I would end up destroying them, but the 14" versions had oil tank leaks. So, as long as I got MORE than my money's worth from them, I would just pick up another. I believe they are only really meant for general light trimming, but I felled some rather large trees which had become dangerous, or ill, and the "light trimming" I had done with them included limbs that had been larger than some trees. For the 18" version I picked up (also Ryobi), I placed the 14" bar and chain on it - it does fit - and it has a stronger motor, and runs very well. It has done an incredible amount of work on it's own! We had a tree that was being taken down, but was still about a two story stump, so I had to take that down too... the 18" saw along with a 14" one worked back and forth to get that to fall, and then I cleaned everything up with the 18" saw.
So I returned this saw because of the lack of a chain brake. Then I bought the 16" version of this saw that has one. When I get kickback or any unexpected bump with the saw my instinct is to tighten my grip not release the trigger. If you get kickback a saw comes back at you so quickly that the chain will still be moving even if you do release the trigger. Using this saw you are relying on the anti-kickback chain and proper sawing technique (that most users don't have and which often go to heck as you tire). I loved this saw but the 16" works as well and is safer for another $50 bucks. I think the top handle 12" also has a chain-brake if 16" is too long for you.
Agreed, the hand protector is no brake, and I realized that with the first one. I just saw scared. I need to make a newer video though, because the issue I had with the smaller unit is that they leak oil, the first two did, and I was thinking the third one did too - but what I wanted was the safety of a chain break, the 14" saw that I loved using, and a slightly better motor to it. I purchased the 18" version and the 14" bar and chain fit and work fine - so I kind of ended up with a nice saw out of it. People at the store kind of said it wouldn't work, but since I have both sizes, I tried it - it worked - loved it, and converted the 18" to a 14" saw. Thanks for watching!
What is the model number of this saw and the bar length? It sounds like the two saws that died were fairly new and still under warranty. Did you attempt a warranty replacement with Ryobi?
I was initially ticked about the oil leak thing - I am sure it was something that could be a warranty issue, but I had done so much work with each saw that had stopped working, that I really could not think of asking for a repair. I also don't want to deal with the hassle of doing so. I am positive that the saws had not been designed to do the amount, and type of work I was doing with them. I also picked up the 18" version, and put the 14" version bar and chain on that - they fit, and work great. The 18" version, which I have had for a little while now, has done incredible work as well, and has not had the oil leak issue. The original saws (the three) had been 14", and the third one still works. I use the 18" almost exclusively, and have the newest 14" one - which is older now (LOL!) - as back up if need be.
Ray, I got an earlier version of that saw and my friend who gave it to me said it just stopped working., When I contacted ryobi they said it was either the controller or the motor. I just acquired another same model and it turns out it has the same problem. The motor is $125 and the controller is $75. both run without a load, but as soon as I put it to the wood, no go. Urgh!
Frankly, that sucks. Mine had oil leaks, and the only reason I did not really complain is that the two 14 inch saws did far more than they had ever been expected to do... I don't baby the equipment, and I hope that it provides a certain amount of benefit for the cost - and this newer version of the saw (18 inch chain bar) has a slightly stronger motor, and it can indeed take the 14 inch gear (bar and chain). The way I look at it, if I can get my work done without having to use the gas, I am very happy. I was very unhappy about the leaks I had, but I have not had any issue with the newest two saws I have (this 14 inch version, and the 18 inch version... I need to make a video about that point.) Thanks for watching!
I just purchased a set of 40 volt tools including this saw, brushless trimmer, pole saw attachment, hedge trimmer attachment and they all have a 5 year tool warranty and 3 year battery warranty- make sure you take a picture of your receipt and register your tools, batteries, and chargers
Thanks for Watching. I kind of thought it should, but with the issues of batteries of late, I tend to er on the side of caution - yet, I noted this happening with the two 18v batteries I swap on the electric stick vacuum. Thanks for commenting!
Nice review, but have you put this chainsaw through its paces yet? Bought one of these yesterday and took it out today to chunk up a fallen tree. I got halfway through the battery before it stopped working because of overheating. Can you really only expect to run it 10 minutes at a time? Seem like gas is the better way to go
I have done - actually - TONS of work in terms of the trees I am dealing with... huge... the saw - in my opinion, was not made to do what I am doing with it.... I got it to trim trees, like pruning, but this thing is dropping huge wood. I drop ill, dangerous, or dead trees... I will not drop any tree, ill dangerous, or dead, if I see a birds nest in it, until the nest is clear. I love these saws.
There seems to be a problem with the 5 ah batteries getting hot to fast. People tend to try to cut as fast as a gas saw can. If you take your time it will work just fine.
I don't make videos of my felling of trees, but this saw (and the ones before it) have done far more work than I am sure they had been designed to do! Now, if the batteries could be less expensive... that would be great!
Hey Joe, depending on the unit you buy, they do, or do not come with the tool. It is less expensive to acquire the battery with the tool, but that battery might not be the exact one you want to have. These came with decent batteries, but I prefer a better battery. I wait until they are on sale, and then I will buy the ones I want.... if you already HAVE a group of decent batteries, then it is less expensive to buy the Tool Only, without the battery. That said, I normally buy the tool that comes with a battery.
I use ryobi saw now cutting small tree easy when cutting larger trees the saw works harder ,but sometimes my chain comes off. I am new to cutting with a saw because paying someone cost a arm and a leg
Using them wrong can also cost body parts... had to be said! I want to mention that all of my saws leaked oil - it is electric, so it is NOT motor oil, right?!? I did some more digging, and it is explained that the oil leak is actually normal if we leave chain lube oil in the unit (where else would I put it?!? I'm not pouring it back into the bottle! LOL!) Anyway, I clean the saw often enough, and the worst issue for me is when the chain jumps the bar... it typically harms the chain, and / or the bar, and the most effective, and yet oddly pricey, fix I find is to just replace both at the same time... the chain might jump a time or two, but if it is making that noise on the gear, or the bar? It is better (for me) to just replace both. Currently, I am looking at using the hard (heavy brush) cutter... like a string cutter, but with a three sided blade which is reversable... and going to town on some vines on the fence line... I'll make video on that if it works well! The chain saw, I thought, would be best for trimming up branches and such - mostly small ones... but I have downed some seriously heavy branches, and a number of saplings trying to create a mini forest where they should not! That heavy brush blade tool has taken out a number of tiny saplings as well... we try to manage the property for wildlife that lives here, or passes through.
I use it only around the house where I have outlets. Dealing with batteries is extra hassle. I don't mind a cord. It has unlimited capacity and it is much lighter.
I have got to share this, one of our neighbors uses his corded chain saw - and it is a pole chain saw at that - and he needed to trim some of the trees along our private road, because they had been bringing in a mobile home (in two sections) to his property.... he did an excellent job, and he did it by dragging a gas powered generator in a trailer behind his riding mower.... I was quite impressed with the work he did with that setup! Thanks for watching, and sharing!
These saws have done FAR MORE than I ever expected them to do.... originally, I got them just for trimming, but I have taken down some very large trees (dead, dying, or dangerous trees) with these saws. I will be making a video about it the wooded area I am thinning out. The area is in some of my other videos prior to me actually working on it.
No, on this machine, it is NOT a chain brake at all... it is ONLY a hand guard, it doesn't move, and it doesn't stop the chain - letting go of the trigger DOES stop the chain, but not instantly.
Weird, I just watched another video about the new RyobI chainsaw model. I was surprised that he demonstrated a new chain brake. I was kind of shocked that they would do that on this saw. It seems redundant. I never missed it on this type of saw because without an idling motor, the chain should never jump into gear randomly. When it's off, its OFF.
@@rberinger7647 Hi, the chain brake on a forward handle is to stop the chain during a kickback incident when you are cutting with the saw. Kickback occurs when making glancing contact with an object in the kickback zone of the chain, (upper front tip). It is not the most frequent chainsaw accident but cause the most fatalities and face injuries. The 4 ways you prevent kickback injuries are, an anti-kickback chain (this saw has), a manual chain brake (missing from the 14"), a tip guard (also not included), proper technique and knowledge of what causes kickback and avoiding that as much as possible.
We live in a rural area. One of our neighbors has a plug in electric chainsaw. He also has a cart he can tow behind his mower or tractor, and he pulls that with a generator in the back. Not all that long ago, he was trimming branches along the private road we all live on to make room for a vehicle he needed more clearance for. The little setup was quite impressive, and he had that wired chainsaw for a long time, and it still gets the job done! For mine? I had been felling some material which is FAR beyond what these saws are meant to do. If it was for general care and trimming branches - they'd probably last many years.... but I am rather certain that if Ryobi saw what I had been able to do with them? They take them away from me! Thanks for watching! I now have a fourth saw, the 18" one, and I put the 14" setup on it, and it works great... I also have the saw from this video as well.
@@rayhayden You reminded me, I also have a few corded saws. My favorite wears .404 chain and was made in the late 50's by MALL. Heavy as all get up, I can barely lift it but man it sure cuts, all you hear is fingernail size chips hitting the ground. The little Poulans are really light and agile, perfect for me with a 14 inch bar. 16 inches gets too heavy for me these days. BTW, I've noticed Ryobi fuses most if not all, their cordless homeowner style garden tools. Their might be a blown fuse hidden somewhere in yours?
I tried two of them, I was cutting relatively soft wood well within the diameter range they claim, both of them went into the thermal cut off within about 15-20 minutes, and until that stupid thing cools off you cannot do anything including charging it. By the time you buy two batteries you're into the cost of a big bad Stihl gas saw... I think it would be nice for limbing, but actually felling that's a no!
Thanks for watching! I have three 5ah, four 4ah, a 3ah, and a couple of 2.6ah batteries. I have felled trees that are very wide and very tall, and I have a number of them to do. Currently, I am using the 18 inch saw with the 14 inch bar and chain on it. I do go through some battery power when the wood is hard, and even more for a palm tree stump, but this thing has done far more work than I ever though it could, or should, do. Of note on these things. The Trimmer, Edger, and a couple of other things have updated once or twice since I acquired my tools, and I messed up my one string edger. The newest version is excellent - and I got a better price by buying the whole tool with another 4ah battery, one of the ones I mention above. I looked at the Stihl system, and I liked what I saw, but I have these number of tools, and they have cost me a lot less since I have had them, and put them to work... I am certain to have some before and after video shots of a section of the wooded area I am working in... I have a small field of ferns growing in there, and the string trimmer does a great job on those, quickly!
Thanks for watching - I have to admit that there had been times that I wanted a cord, so I would not have to keep going back and forth with batteries - but the length is much too far. A buddy of mine down the street has a portable gas generator that he pulls behind his riding mower - and he uses a corded pole chainsaw... pretty impressive, but I have done a LOT of work I never thought these saws could handle. I picked up an 18 inch one, and put the 14 inch bar and chain on it... it works fine, and is stronger and a bit better... I still have a lot of work to do, but these things are getting the job done!
I need to make an updated video on the newer 18 inch version I also picked up... I had been asking if I could take the 14" bar and chain, and use it on the 18" saw - and everyone was saying, "Nope!" - and yet, I tried it anyway, and it is working perfectly! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for watching! The adjustment screw is how we tighten up the chain... if it is the screw I am thinking of. If the chain jumps the bar, we need to back up that screw to get the chain and bar back on, then we tighten up the screw to "push" the bar further out... and that process tightens the chain. For me, getting the right tension on the chain has been an oh so fun adventure! LOL!
Wow nice try, it's not for adjusting the chain. The screw on the bottom of the chainsaw is to adjust the amount of oil flowing to the chain, do not adjust more than one quarter turn. With your saw being clean and it cool let it hang down and hold it at one half throttle for about five seconds then stop. You should be able to find evidence of oil around the bar and chain. If you see no oil then increase the oil flow a little bit and try again. Oil flow can make or break that chainsaw, with no oil your bar will have a very short life.
Three things I hate about mine: 1) It overheats and starts smoking pretty quickly. 2) The chain falls off after 5 minutes every time I use it. 3) It is a pain to tighten the chain (like you said).
I picked up the 18 inch version and put the 14 inch bar and chain on it... thus far, that one has been working very well. The worst thing I had with the 14 inch version was oil leaks. Thanks for watching!
@@rayhayden That’s interesting. I did not know I could put a smaller bar on it. I actually have the 18 inch machine. I’d love to know all the reasons why you put a 14 inch bar on it. Maybe I’ll do that too! Thanks!
Sorry for the delay - The 18" saw has more power, the shorter chain / bar, has less "teeth" across the stumps / branches, so my thought was that it would have more "power" with the shorter chain... it has been working just great, and it is that time of year where I will be doing quite a bit of trimming again! It works great.
Great video. I have version #1 and now thinking of an upgrade because of inability to use high power batteries (6 and 9 amps are now available in Russia, expensive as hell). I also wonder what over 36/40V line tools Ryobi will need to upgrade the same way to allow usage of hi amps. Thank you!!
That is a great question. The saw itself in the US is less than $150. The batteries are expensive, and for every manufacturer that I looked at... because I have the other tools in the set - to use the same batteries - to migrate between manufacturers is an expensive decision. The chainsaws tend to die, but I am using them for more than I expected them to ever really be able to handle. My only other option would be to go to a gas machine, and I just don't want the hassles of dealing with that. I will keep watching Ryobi and see what they come up with next.
I do not... right now, I have a number of working saws, I also have the pole mounted 10" one, but to not use it of late. Primarily, I normally have to cut down some bits of tree, or trim up limbs that break off from the tree, and that longer saw I picked up can use the 14" bar and chain, so I use that a lot, slight stronger motor. Thanks for asking!
I have not noted that in any quantity, but some lube on the chain and bar (a light coat) would make sense. It has been a little while since I picked up a new one and took any real note of it... but if there had been? I might have made a comment about it... but SOME amount of lube would be expected.
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Not the newest of the newest, there is an 18 inch model with a stronger motor in it, but in the 14 inch version, it is. I recently purchased another one of these 14 inch versions.
@@rayhayden I'm about to get the 16" because it has the manual chain brake. While researching the 14" I noted that Ryobi released (this season) a new version of the 14". It looks exactly the same but now it has the HP branding like the 16" and 18".
My battery would not take a charge right from the box. Took an old battery from extended arm chainsaw and it charged right up. Tried it again and still fashing red/green.
Indeed, we do... mostly because we just happen to be there and I realize I need it. If we are at Lowe's, or Rural King when I realize it, I'd pick it up there as well.
I don't know if Home Depot Warranty's it directly, or if it is Ryobi, but there is some sort of warranty. For $149, I don't even worry about it... I have a way of valuing things (as if they are worth it), and if I would have to spend more than I did, to have someone else do the work - the more that cost is, the more it is worth it for me to do it myself.... These Ryobi saws have each done far more work than the amount they cost to acquire, and I am very happy about that, as well as very happy with the saws!
I picked up one of the newer 18 inch versions - and I need to make a video on that one, because I had asked if I could put a 14" bar and chain on it, and was told "No." - but I did it, and am much happier with the results... I still need to contact Ryobi about the oil leak issues on the 14 inch version.
I do not actually recall anything about it, the hand guard, unlike higher end ones, is not a safety stop. I also have been fortunate to not have much, if any, instances of kick backs, and I just cleared out two more trees with this saw... it does a very good job, and far more than I ever thought it would do.
I have been quite impressed with how much work I have been able to do... at one point, I did consider "upgrading" to some "better" device, however, doing the return on investment, these are a superior bargain for what I am doing. I also picked up the 18 inch version of the saw. I have not yet used it, but I have a couple of special trimmings / cleaning to do when the time comes. They have been an excellent tool for me. Thanks for watching!
At this point, I have four 5ah batteries, a five 4ah, I still got the 3ah, it is the same size as the 4ah... and two 2.6ah, that I really do not get around to using. This is the 40V system. I have a number of the One + 18V batteries as well. I picked up a single multi battery charger for those, because I only had a couple of single chargers. I spread them out on a bakers rack, and I power off the chargers once they are charged up, and I place them upside right when charged, and upside down when they are waiting for a turn on a charger. Primarily, I use them for Edger, Weed Whacker, the blower, and chainsaws. And just saying that informs me that I have a lot of work to do - LOL!
That is an EXCELLENT Question! Why? Because (if I recall correctly) they only had the one size in this type of chain saw, and now they have two or three! On these three chainsaws, the Bar and Chain had been the 14" Chain. HOWEVER< and this why your question is even more important - I will be making a video on the 18" Chainsaw, and the reason why I purchased it - I really wanted the 14" version, but only the third one I purchased is still doing well, I wanted the 18" version because it has a slightly more powerful motor to it, but more importantly, I was able to replace that bar and chain with the 14" bar and chain. WHY make a shorter chain saw? - More power across the cutting chain! The 18" bar and chain that came with the saw did not impress me - oh, sure, I was asking it to do a LOT more work than it was intended for, but more importantly, I am used to the 14" chain, and this one cuts with more cutting power when I am using the 14" chain. Why that happens is because there simply are not the same number of "teeth" cutting, the greater the surface cutting, the more power the saw really needs to work the same amount. Thank you for asking, and thanks for watching!
I have not had to yet, but I suppose we could. More often than not? I do such work with them that I tend to kill them. The way I deal with all of this is - "Did the tool / item provide me with a positive financial gain?" So far, every piece of equipment, and every tool that I have destroyed with the work I demanded of it? Has done so very well. I will often use things, probably, NOT as intended. I am positive that these chain saws had never been intended to do the hellish work I have put them through!
It doesn't take that long to charge them back up.... I have a number of batteries and charges from different equipment, so I might use three batteries, and then take them back to the chargers - they need to cool before tossing them on the charger again (that takes a little time, maybe 30 minutes to chill down), then I put them on the chargers... by the time I have worn down all the batteries, I can typically just start using the ones I put back on the chargers... more often than not, I have worn me down as well!
I just opened mine out of box and plugged it in. It lights up red for a minute or less then light goes out & no other lights flash. What does that mean? It never showed green.
I have two different chargers, one that is about as big as the battery, and the newer one slips onto the battery. When the charger is on the battery on the new one, The little green lights on the battery will flash as they charge up, when it is fully charged, none of the lights are on at all, and they don't flash if I recall correctly - I will be in the garage later on, and I will update this note when I look at them. But if none of the lights are flashing, it is probably fully charged.
Hey, I rechecked it a few minutes ago - on the NEW charger, when it is fully charged, NONE of the light are on. Push that battery check button on the battery itself, all four of my lights come on.
@@rayhayden Thanks for checking that. I am not sure now if I clicked the 'battery check' button. I tried pushing a couple of the buttons and no lights came on. I didn't trust it and just returned it to store. Didn't like the way the battery didn't fit snug on charger at all. Seemed very flimsy. Also, when the saw arrived, I couldn't believe it was shipped with blade sticking out of box! Knowing how brutal some of these shipping companies are on packages, that was really a dumb way they package their product. I am going with another saw. But again, thanks for your help.
When I called them up, they pretty quickly set up the delivery of a new battery for me - which is working great. I only had the one issue, and all the batteries I have are working well. Thanks for stopping by!
Are you having issues with bar oil leaking when setting down the chainsaw on a bed of a pickup or workbench? If yes is it a defect in the reservoir or excessive oil on the bar?
That second saw just died cold between cuts. While there was some clear looking fluid under the saw, it was a very small amount, and the bar oil reservoir still had oil in it - and that never did leak. I also figured that I ran a battery too low, but no other batter could get the saw to do anything. I looked at other saws, but doing the math for the amount of work these things are doing on the property, and that I already have these batteries for the other tools - which all work great! - $149 saw is far more economical for how I am using it than a saw which costs much more, uses different batteries, fuel, or plug in power.
These chainsaws have a motherboard, like a computer. I have read complaints about the motherboard shorting out. If the saw just stops dead you have 2 main components to look at, the motor and the motherboard. You can try partially disassembling the saw and jump power straight to the motor to see if it still works. if motor is good then look at motherboard replacement. I often use this technique to diagnose motion sensor lights to determine if the element or the sensor is the point of failure .
If your saw is pooling oil underneath after long use, you can turn down the oil flow to your chain using the screw on the very bottom of the saw. Don't move it more than 1/4 turn at a time. Don't turn it all the way off because if the sauce hasn't have any oil on the chain, it will ruin the bar and chain.
You caught that... it is from the old video game, "Doom." In the game, I think you find it early on in the game, is a chainsaw, and the game tells you (if I have it right), "A chainsaw, find some meat!" Good Times!
Thanks for asking, and thanks for watching! When I acquired some of the Ryobi tools, I actually did pick up a gas motor. I did that due to believing that it would have more power... In practice, it did not. For the chainsaws, the battery powered version does more than I require. I don't have to deal with mixing gas and oil, or issues of the gas powered tools. I have found that the electric tools I have acquired have been wonderful in what I am using them for. Of note, I did acquire the 18" saw, and put the 14" bar and chain on that - it fits, and works very well. I just wanted a little more power for the 14" tool, and the 18" saw had that... and allowed me to use the shorter bar and chain.
@@rayhayden thanks Ray... I've got a couple gas chainsaws that I've used for years, but I've got an upcoming project where I think I'm going to try one of these. I had an electric pole saw that I ran off an extension cord, but I'd like to try out one of these new brushless electric models.... thanks again
One of our neighbors had a real nice pole corded electric chain saw. He still uses it! When he had to trim some of the trees along our private road to get a delivery made, he had his tractor to tow the buggy with a generator on it, so he could trim the limbs! - Crazy... it worked perfectly, and we all cleared out the debris to help him save time and energy. For my use, I love the Ryobi 18" with the 14" bar and chain on it... it just really works... and once I get the heavy trimming done - if I keep it up, it is much less work!
Some insightful pointers here in this review like about identifying the differences berween a defective versus a "Hot" Battery which is Not Defective and is just overheated and can be fastly cooled on a rack before recharging. I wonder if Consumers Reports will do a test comparision with this latest new Ryobi 18 incher? One TH-cam review claims this new Ryobi 18 incher has a faster cycling rate than the Milwaukee 16 inch Fuel battery chainsaw. Some reviews here on TH-cam of this Ryobi 18 inch battery chainsaw state that the EGO18 inch battery chainsaw has an edge over the Ryobi 18 incher. In one You Tube review , a professional Arborist used the EGO +18 incher he says the EGO 18 incher is a professional tool. The Greenworks Commerical 18 incher looks to be model worthwhile to look into. I'le wait to see a Consumers Reports test comparision on the latest battery chainsaws.
We picked up the 18 inch version for a special project that is waiting the green light. The 14 inch saws have been excellent. Far beyond what I would have expected for them. I was thankful to figure out the hot battery issue, and I feel bad, because I did return one battery that was probably fine. The batteries are pricey. The real issue is when we have a few tools from the same folks, and we end up with a bunch of batteries.... then we are kind of married to the manufacturer... as long as the tools and batteries hold up? I'm OK for now.
@@rayhayden Yes. I think these newer battery chainsaws are the future. As time progresses, they are getting better and better. For a while the Milwaukee Fuel 16 incher was considered the King, now this Ryobi and the EGO have overtaken it. Awesome I look forward to view your related future videos.
Watch project farm reviews he is going to test it lol man shows you how he reviews hope this helps you out so far Echo battery is the best and i will be buying the second place saw Dewalt I have a lot a battery packs that way
You keep buying Ryobi chainsaw because they keep breaking. That is not fast charger. Very slow charger compared to others. I have 40v auger. It took all day to charge a 7.5ah battery. I bought it because no one else makes it. If Ego would make one. I would buy their's.
I actually looked at a lot of different electric chainsaws - I did my research. I agree on the points that lower priced equipment is made to be less expensive - they have to make them so that they can make a profit, and I get that. The batteries charge pretty fast for me, but then again, I am not waiting on a battery. I have enough of them so that I can use some up, then they must cool off before recharging, and while they are cooling off, I am using the other set of batteries I have... when I run out of battery power, I am almost always out of personal energy to continue. It really depends on what I am doing. Originally, I only bought them to cut medium to large size limbs off of trees, but we also have a number of dead, dying, or dangerous trees (sick ones that lean over too far in a bad way). We also had a dead tree that had been trimmed up, but was quite tall - I finally got to cut that down, and between the 14 inch and 18 inch saws, I got it done. The tree must be more than 36 inches, because NEITHER saw could cut half way through... I had to actually remove wedges of tree material to get that one down... I shot a video of the downed tree today, I will see if I like the video, then upload it... if I do not like the video I shot, I will reshoot it and work with a new video... but the tree is huge, and it is hard wood, so it took a lot to bring it down. Also, I have cut down very large (tall) trees with the 14 inch saw... I never expected any of these saws to get the job done, and to have "the guy" come in and clear what I need cleared? The bid was $2000 per day... I have the time to carefully remove what I need to remove, and I won't come close to spending that kind of money - and I will also have a very custom process to fit my desires - for my own safety, the environment for the wildlife that lives in that part of our property, and the cost and expense... these Ryobi saws far exceed anything I ever thought they would (or could) do. Ryobi doesn't support my channel with any payment or benefit - I just use their stuff and report my honest opinions. I have worn out two 14 inch chain saws, but the second one actually still works if I need it in a pinch. I currently have that one that still can work if needed, one 14 inch, and one 18 inch Ryobi chainsaw. Of note... for the 18 inch version, I would want a minimum of a 5ah battery, of which, I have three, for the 14 inch version, I can use down to the 2.6ah batteries (I have two of those), but I start off using the 14 inch saw first, with the 5ah batteries, then the few 4ah batteries, and then the two 2.6 ah batteries I have.
The chain IS adjustable, in that we can tighten it up. loosen the two bolts, use a screw driver to tighten the chain - done, pretty simple to do! In fact, last night, I actually picked up the newer 18 inch version of it for a special dead tree I have to fell (it would fall into the roadway!). There is something that is a tad more concerning to me, because it IS a pain in the ass - they all will seep oil when not in use. I actually found it mentioned in the new saw manual. They suggest to empty the oil canister when done using the saw. I had one saw freeze up on me, which prompted my second purchase. That saw (I thought) was leaking oil, and I purchased the third one. It is seeping oil, so I am going to take apart the second one (I kept it), to see if I can find the source of that leak - and that one IS a leak. Then I will see if I can make a correction on the third one. Also, they tend to go through oil pretty quickly. I did not note an oil adjustment on the bottom, but it might be there. The 18 inch saw has an adjustment for the oil. But as for the chain? I have had zero issues in being able to adjust the chain, and do so (pretty much) every single time I use them.
@@rayhayden LOL had to return it. So yes your right it is adjustable. mine had an assembly defect it was missing the little tab on the screw that pushes the bar up or down :-) should of noticed that first
That sounds kind of harsh, and I delete comments like this - however, you need more information on what I have done with these saws. 1) They are affordable, and I have the batteries for the Ryobi System (all battery operated tools come with a system, and once we have one, it is more affordable to use the same tools, if possible). 2) They break, but I am not using them as designed. I am sure they are not meant to fell very large trees, or trim limbs of trees which weight more than a city bus... yet, these saws have done exactly that, and much, much more. 3) I have yet to make a video on the fourth Ryobi Saw I picked up a while back. It is an 18 inch saw, that does indeed accept the 14 inch chain and bar - it has a bit more power, and the 14 inch materials are more affordable... it also has done tons of work that I am pretty certain it was never designed to be able to do. Prior to making rude comments on other people's videos, perhaps ask questions, find out more about it, and what the situation is, but these saws have far exceeded anything I ever thought they had been designed to do, and I am very impressed with what they have done.
All three of the saws I purchased ran about $149. All three of them have saved me THOUSANDS of dollars from hiring "the guy" to come out and do the work for me, and MANY hundreds of dollars from NOT buying a very expensive OTHER saw.... chains are chains, they run about the same... ALL three of the saws had done work that I KNOW they had not been meant to do, and they have done it extremely well. I have zero complaints. Plus, the batteries work in the other Ryobi tools that I have, the blower, weed trimmer, and edger... so... bonus.
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Absolutely great job reviewing this terrific Ryobi chainsaw. I bought mine used and have been pleasantly surprised with how well it works. I’ve e had gas powered and corded ones and while the gas powered may be a bit more powerful the Ryobi does a great job and has the battery feature. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
dave here from new zealand, bought this chain saw last week, tried it today down at the beach to collect firewood and i was impressed, the saw cut really well, got over an hour from the battery, recommend this chain saw
I picked up the 18" Version as well, and put the 14" Bar and Chain on it, and that fits. A bit stronger motor too. Thanks for watching!
@@rayhayden I wondered whether that would be possible and reasonable to do. Thanks for that comment!
Best video ever. Just bought my saw yesterday and got ice storm that night. You get right to it. This video is very informative. Thanks bunches.
Just bought my first chainsaw after our February ice storm. This was extremely helpful since I also did the cost-benefit analysis on doing the clearing myself versus paying some guy to do it for me. The fact that the same battery runs a string trimmer was a definite selling point.
I never even thought to take down ill or dangerous trees with these saws, and after having a contractor come out and tell us a price for clearing just a small area, my decision was made for me. I have done very precise clearing of very large, but quite ill / dangerous trees, and a lot of low growth stuff that I just need to clear - and these saws have saved me many thousands of dollars over hiring someone to bring a crew out.
Would they have been faster? Yes - but the cost benefit just was not there.
Thanks for watching!
This guy just sounds like a salesman for ryobi, to much talking.
I've had 2 tree incidents that required cutting. The first one I cut up a tree about 6" thick with my Ryobi Sawzall with a pruner saw blade after it had the nerve to lean dangerously up against the fence. The second time this tree was way too big for me to sawzall and decided to get this 40v Ryobi chainsaw. Funny I read the instruction manual instead of seeking help here on TH-cam. After pouring bar chain oil in that bottle I pulled on the trigger and operation was so smooth I couldn't wait to chop some wood. And that is about the most fun I've ever had with a new tool. Now I've got to clean up this mess. I highly recommend this chainsaw its going to get a lot of use this season.
I am getting a LOT of use out of this saw. And it is the third one I have purchased, none of them had been designed to do the work they are doing - they continue to impress me... .and I hope they continue to do so! Thanks for watching!
Cordless electric is the way to go!!! I love my Dewalt 60V chainsaw! No more pull cords! Awesome video, brother! Cheers from the middle of nowhere!
Also, you don't have to be a small engine mechanic to keep one going. The electric motors seldom fail and there's no gummed up carburetor to have to maintain.
3 thumbs up!
Oh, and how about that messy gas mix, who misses that!!??
Hi Ray, Thank you for the great review. I purchased the tool only from Home Depot.
Thanks for watching. I also picked up the 18 inch version, and use the 14 inch bar and chain... it works great. All of these saws have done far beyond what I had hopped for them - and because I have the 40V batteries with the other tools, it is less expensive that trying another chainsaw!
Great review! The Ryobi chainsaws have served you well Ray! Good value to purchase the same model and have the additional battery and charger! We get ripped off here in Canada big time lol, the same 40V chainsaw here from Home Depot with a 4 Ah battery and charger cost $348.00 before taxes. Watching, supporting & liking! 👍
I have 3 RYOBI 40v tools I love them with multiple tools that all use the same. Battery I run out of energy than my tools do!! Super handy saw!!
Absolutely the most informative video on this amazing tool. Many thanks!
Thanks for watching! I have3 also acquired the newer 18" version of the saw, and I had been asking about putting the 14" bar and chain on that, and had been told that I could not... yet I did, because the teeth of the chain had been the same distance as on the 18" version, and it works great!
I wanted the 18" version because I thought the more powerful motor would be of greater assistance, and by using the shorter chain, I could get a bit more cutting power from it... and it appears that it is working as I had hoped.
I need to make a video on that - thanks for the comment as it reminded me that I need to work on that video!
I just bought one of the same featured here and I love mine! Cut a total of 3 downed trees with no issues. Same battery as well. Absolutely love it and performed well above my expectations! Great review
Thanks for watching! We also picked up an 18 inch version of this saw. When I get to use it, I will probably make a video specific to that one as well... tied up with other work in the mean time. These saws have been doing far and beyond what I ever expected of them!
Great review. I just bought this saw and have not used it yet. Really psyched for it now.
I love this saw... I never expected it to do anything near what I have been able to do with it.
Very helpful, I learned everything without have to read the manual myself 🤣, thanks!
I picked up the 18 inch version of this saw... I need to make a video on that, because I asked if I could use the 14 inch blade (bar) on it, and was told no... but yet, I can!
Thanks for watching!
I had an electrician wire me up a couple of 120v CNC pendant 4" cooling fans with a 6ft cord.
There's enough space between the two fans to put a big 12ah EGO battery in.
Depending upon the physical size of the battery; I'll let the fans run anywhere from 10 minutes to a half hour; and a formerly hot battery is 'ice' cold. Works great!
12ah... I wonder if I could still lift the saw! LOL! Thanks for watching, and sharing!
Great Review, pretty straight forward and honest opinions. My Ryobi collection is growing fast haha, looks like I'm going to jump into the 40v system! 😎 Gracias! 👍🏽
The 40v line has some nice tools. The weedeater however seems to be an exercise in frustration.
the Blower is AWESOME! Although the trigger often fails after moderate use.
The lawnmower, also not really that great.
The chainsaw is another potential winner.
Time will tell how this new design performs.
It's not all about specs.
The blower is a huge part of making effective burns for the debris that I have taken down - using the same battery has been a huge savings. They have larger batteries now, but each tool came with something, and a charger (we can buy most, if not all, of the tolls without batteries if we have enough).
When I look to add a battery, I wait for them to be on sale - normally to acquire a more powerful / longer lasting battery.
Thanks for watching! These tools have saved us a lot of money, and they work very well.
Wow i hate that these batteries and chargers die out for some reason. I had a couple of drills become useless because of the battery and an old 40 year old drill from my dad which still works as a plug in drill, lol.
Wow - WAY more expensive now - Feb 2022.
I just saw another video that showed where the chain break mechanism is on the one that is out now - 2022 - I just ordered it - but will I get the one with the chainbreak? Hmmmmmm - going back to the purchase - which I just did a few minutes ago - although I saw nothing at all about the chainbreak in the text on the initial page - I looked at the manual - definitely has a chain break that does kick in when pushed forward - really glad about that.
Thanks for your fully detailed video - newbies like me need this exact kind of informaiton.
There is a 5 year warranty - should you bring the old one in for warranty failure?
Warm regards
Jennie
Thanks for watching! The 18" Saw DOES have the chain break, and it does work - I don't see the 14" version having it at all, just a hand guard.
I put the 14" bar and chain on the 18" saw, and that is working well... I need to make a video about that.
And yes, need to ask Ryobi about the oil leak situation! The new saw does not have that issue... yet!
The thing about brushless is not the heat that brushes may generate, it is about that these motors are electronically commuted (opposed to mechanically commuted via brushes), hence an electronic generates the alternating magnetic field, therefore can control speed, and if implemented, torque as well. You can drive the motor more efficient, and hence generate less heat. as well as having the battery last much longer. Brushless goes hand-in-hand with battery operated tools (and vehicles) for this reason. Btw, when your saws died, the motor driver probably died, not the motor. If the driver, a small circuit board, is available as a spare part, you can simply swap it, or alternatively remove and solder new drivers on them.
This is a wonderful explanation, thank you for sharing that!
On the saws that I no longer could make use of, I considered taking them in for repair, but opted to replace with new due to the low cost of the tool by itself (as opposed to WITH another battery - depending on the deal at the time), but the wear and tear on the other (cheaply made) parts of it - as in designed to replace than repair - I opted to replace.
I have a huge interest in understanding batteries... power source. I need to finish more projects first, but the study of battery power, and power sources, is something I would like to research a bit.
@@rayhayden A guy had the 8" Ryobi pole saw that stopped working. His wife bought him another. He took the old one apart(it's already broke) and found it had an inline fuse, that had blown. Replaced the fuse and it worked again.
From what I understand, the scrench is designed to allow you to put the proper amount of torque on the nuts. If you're using another wrench because you want additional torque, you maybe be over-tightening.
This can be true, but the pain in the hand that I get from that thing is not worth it... I pay attention to be sure I do not over tighten the nuts. Thanks for watching!
Looks great machine!!!
Watching and supporting👍👍👍
Thanks for sharing helpful information on the Ryobi Chainsaw! Fully watched & supported!
Hey Ray, you dropped me like a hot potato, I figured you were studying for your exam. Still I enjoyed this video, I have been thinking of purchasing one, since I have the 40 watt lawnmower. OF course I LIKE this video. Gary
I am prepping for the California Bar Exam... I was going to skip this one and take it in Feb 2021, however, July got pushed to September, and they wanted to do it online, so I figured I had enough time to prepare, and save money on travel, so I signed up, then they pushed it out to October! by the time the results come back, it will be time for the February exam!
Excellent video. Very thorough and informative. Great job.
Thanks for watching! I have to mention a new thing - I just cut down the tree trunk of a 38" wide tree. The tree had been dead for a long time, and it was trimmed up before we purchased the property.... I knew I'd have to be getting rid of that tree, but it is not going anywhere, so I put it off.
The 18" version of this saw is something I picked up for special projects, and this tree would be one of those. Most of the work, however, was done with the 14" saw.
To be fair, the 18" worked very well, but because it has a more powerful motor, and has a longer chain, it needs more power.
The tree is very hard wood, I actually cut the tree down, and it fell where I wanted it to fall... but it was crazy, because I actually cut all the way around the tree, and it looked like this, wedged out... >< if you can tell how it would look... about three inches in the center of the stump was holding it up, and the thing had to be fifteen feet tall!
It was perfectly balanced how they trimmed off all the huge limbs! I had to wedge out the tree stump to fit the saw into the cavity, notching it out as I went...
Bottom line? These saws keep cutting down stuff I never expected them to cut!
The tree trunk has to be burned up where it is - I tried to roll it with my tractor, and the felled trunk actually laughed at me! LOL!
Man that thing looks like an absolute beast! Hope you’re well my friend 👍👍
he look good
They had issues with the 2.6 batteries from a few years ago. Something about the “hot battery” circuitry. My sister bought the string trimmer 4 years ago (Still going by the way), 1 out of her 3 batteries went bad for said reason. The other 2 batteries along with the trimmer have given her flawless operation for over 4 years now with no signs of slowing down.
I myself just picked up this saw kit about a month ago. Very impressed so far! The quality Doesn’t feel quite on par with my Milwaukee or my makitas, but it’s less than half the cost too
Hey Matthew, The battery fit by brand is pretty much why we went ahead and purchased the third Ryobi saw. The saw alone is less than $150, but with an extra battery and charger, it is less than $200. We went with the one with the battery and charger because we have the other tools that use them... fortunately, I have yet to have any issue with a battery that worked... the last saw we purchased had a battery (4ah) that was dead in the box. I also adopted a new game plan for when a chain pops off... it is is not very easy to get into the bar groove, I just change the battery, and that helps the bar last longer.
Thank you for Allllllll the information Question 🙋♂️ sir where l get the Bar oil ?
Bar Oil can be found at many hardware stores, especially those who sell chainsaws. I pick ours up at Home Depot, Lowes, and I am sure Tractor Supply will have it also... as well Rural King... oh, and some of the tractor or mower stores ought to have it as well - because if they have yard (or field) equipment, chainsaws are probably part of what they also sell.
Is this an older model? I just bought one and mine has a chain break. I also have the oil reservoir on the side instead of the top. But the only complaint I have is when cutting Oak it will die to fast for me to cut the wood up.
I cut a lot of Oak as well. This is an older version, but the 14 inch one, I have picked up the 18 inch version, and put the 14 inch bar and chain on it, and that works - a little more power, better oil tank - the other two before this one leaked oil... messy. My reservoir is on the side on the 18 inch model, and I like that better because it is easier for me to see the tank fill window.
I have all of my other batteries, and I kind of get worn out before they do now. I have three 5AH batteries and four 4AH ones... I don't want to have to buy a bigger one, but if I did, I'd look for the cost benefit of 6AH or better.
Thanks for watching!
Hey Ray, love the term “scrench” and I have a question for you. The tension clip that holds it in on mine has lost its tension so it keeps falling out. Any idea as to how to get the tension back on it to keep,it in or any other suggestions for keeping it on the chainsaw itself? Thank you! By the way, Ryobi should be paying you for your terrific review!😊
That little pin that sticks into the Bar? Or the bolt itself? If it is the pin, it is a real pain to get that thing through the hole on the bar. Once on, I am able to get the tension well enough, but anytime the saws "grab" or kind of kick back, they need some more attention. That is a pain, but they have done a tremendous amount of work around the property!
@@rayhayden sorry I wasn’t clear. It’s the little metal curved piece that holds in the screwdriver/wrench tool that lost its tension so the tool keeps falling out. There’s probably no way for me to get it to be tight again and I’ll either figure out another way to attach it to the saw or just keep the tool on the shelf. Thanks
Just wondering how you killed the previous ones? The engine failed? Or electronics? Anyway.. just got message, that my 36v chainsaw delivered... :D thanks for the vid
Thanks for watching!
Normally, I would end up destroying them, but the 14" versions had oil tank leaks. So, as long as I got MORE than my money's worth from them, I would just pick up another.
I believe they are only really meant for general light trimming, but I felled some rather large trees which had become dangerous, or ill, and the "light trimming" I had done with them included limbs that had been larger than some trees.
For the 18" version I picked up (also Ryobi), I placed the 14" bar and chain on it - it does fit - and it has a stronger motor, and runs very well. It has done an incredible amount of work on it's own!
We had a tree that was being taken down, but was still about a two story stump, so I had to take that down too... the 18" saw along with a 14" one worked back and forth to get that to fall, and then I cleaned everything up with the 18" saw.
So I returned this saw because of the lack of a chain brake. Then I bought the 16" version of this saw that has one. When I get kickback or any unexpected bump with the saw my instinct is to tighten my grip not release the trigger. If you get kickback a saw comes back at you so quickly that the chain will still be moving even if you do release the trigger. Using this saw you are relying on the anti-kickback chain and proper sawing technique (that most users don't have and which often go to heck as you tire). I loved this saw but the 16" works as well and is safer for another $50 bucks. I think the top handle 12" also has a chain-brake if 16" is too long for you.
Agreed, the hand protector is no brake, and I realized that with the first one. I just saw scared.
I need to make a newer video though, because the issue I had with the smaller unit is that they leak oil, the first two did, and I was thinking the third one did too - but what I wanted was the safety of a chain break, the 14" saw that I loved using, and a slightly better motor to it. I purchased the 18" version and the 14" bar and chain fit and work fine - so I kind of ended up with a nice saw out of it. People at the store kind of said it wouldn't work, but since I have both sizes, I tried it - it worked - loved it, and converted the 18" to a 14" saw. Thanks for watching!
Dude, that is a pretty tool!!! We have two chainsaws.. so it'll probably be a while before we get another one! But, I will suggest this one next time!
good review of the Ryobi chainsaw mate seems a few battery problems along the way
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What is the model number of this saw and the bar length?
It sounds like the two saws that died were fairly new and still under warranty. Did you attempt a warranty replacement with Ryobi?
I was initially ticked about the oil leak thing - I am sure it was something that could be a warranty issue, but I had done so much work with each saw that had stopped working, that I really could not think of asking for a repair. I also don't want to deal with the hassle of doing so. I am positive that the saws had not been designed to do the amount, and type of work I was doing with them.
I also picked up the 18" version, and put the 14" version bar and chain on that - they fit, and work great. The 18" version, which I have had for a little while now, has done incredible work as well, and has not had the oil leak issue.
The original saws (the three) had been 14", and the third one still works. I use the 18" almost exclusively, and have the newest 14" one - which is older now (LOL!) - as back up if need be.
Whoa that chainsaw looks awesome 🔥
Watching and supporting Ray
Ray, I got an earlier version of that saw and my friend who gave it to me said it just stopped working., When I contacted ryobi they said it was either the controller or the motor. I just acquired another same model and it turns out it has the same problem. The motor is $125 and the controller is $75. both run without a load, but as soon as I put it to the wood, no go. Urgh!
Frankly, that sucks. Mine had oil leaks, and the only reason I did not really complain is that the two 14 inch saws did far more than they had ever been expected to do... I don't baby the equipment, and I hope that it provides a certain amount of benefit for the cost - and this newer version of the saw (18 inch chain bar) has a slightly stronger motor, and it can indeed take the 14 inch gear (bar and chain). The way I look at it, if I can get my work done without having to use the gas, I am very happy.
I was very unhappy about the leaks I had, but I have not had any issue with the newest two saws I have (this 14 inch version, and the 18 inch version... I need to make a video about that point.)
Thanks for watching!
Hope #3 serves you as well as #1 and #2 did Ray.
I just purchased a set of 40 volt tools including this saw, brushless trimmer, pole saw attachment, hedge trimmer attachment and they all have a 5 year tool warranty and 3 year battery warranty- make sure you take a picture of your receipt and register your tools, batteries, and chargers
Thank you for sharing this! And thanks for watching!
Like, very informative . Thank you. I watched 16 videos . Thank you
Note: Ryobi said if you're battery is hot you can leave it on the charger and it will charge when it cools down.
Thanks for Watching. I kind of thought it should, but with the issues of batteries of late, I tend to er on the side of caution - yet, I noted this happening with the two 18v batteries I swap on the electric stick vacuum. Thanks for commenting!
Nice review, but have you put this chainsaw through its paces yet? Bought one of these yesterday and took it out today to chunk up a fallen tree. I got halfway through the battery before it stopped working because of overheating. Can you really only expect to run it 10 minutes at a time? Seem like gas is the better way to go
I have done - actually - TONS of work in terms of the trees I am dealing with... huge... the saw - in my opinion, was not made to do what I am doing with it.... I got it to trim trees, like pruning, but this thing is dropping huge wood.
I drop ill, dangerous, or dead trees... I will not drop any tree, ill dangerous, or dead, if I see a birds nest in it, until the nest is clear.
I love these saws.
There seems to be a problem with the 5 ah batteries getting hot to fast. People tend to try to cut as fast as a gas saw can. If you take your time it will work just fine.
Excellent review.
I don't make videos of my felling of trees, but this saw (and the ones before it) have done far more work than I am sure they had been designed to do! Now, if the batteries could be less expensive... that would be great!
Very informative, why do the Batteries not come automatically with the chainsaw ?
Hey Joe, depending on the unit you buy, they do, or do not come with the tool. It is less expensive to acquire the battery with the tool, but that battery might not be the exact one you want to have. These came with decent batteries, but I prefer a better battery. I wait until they are on sale, and then I will buy the ones I want.... if you already HAVE a group of decent batteries, then it is less expensive to buy the Tool Only, without the battery.
That said, I normally buy the tool that comes with a battery.
Wow, that chainsaw is a cool machine my dear friend.
I use ryobi saw now cutting small tree easy when cutting larger trees the saw works harder ,but sometimes my chain comes off. I am new to cutting with a saw because paying someone cost a arm and a leg
Using them wrong can also cost body parts... had to be said! I want to mention that all of my saws leaked oil - it is electric, so it is NOT motor oil, right?!? I did some more digging, and it is explained that the oil leak is actually normal if we leave chain lube oil in the unit (where else would I put it?!? I'm not pouring it back into the bottle! LOL!) Anyway, I clean the saw often enough, and the worst issue for me is when the chain jumps the bar... it typically harms the chain, and / or the bar, and the most effective, and yet oddly pricey, fix I find is to just replace both at the same time... the chain might jump a time or two, but if it is making that noise on the gear, or the bar? It is better (for me) to just replace both.
Currently, I am looking at using the hard (heavy brush) cutter... like a string cutter, but with a three sided blade which is reversable... and going to town on some vines on the fence line... I'll make video on that if it works well!
The chain saw, I thought, would be best for trimming up branches and such - mostly small ones... but I have downed some seriously heavy branches, and a number of saplings trying to create a mini forest where they should not!
That heavy brush blade tool has taken out a number of tiny saplings as well... we try to manage the property for wildlife that lives here, or passes through.
I use it only around the house where I have outlets. Dealing with batteries is extra hassle. I don't mind a cord. It has unlimited capacity and it is much lighter.
I have got to share this, one of our neighbors uses his corded chain saw - and it is a pole chain saw at that - and he needed to trim some of the trees along our private road, because they had been bringing in a mobile home (in two sections) to his property.... he did an excellent job, and he did it by dragging a gas powered generator in a trailer behind his riding mower.... I was quite impressed with the work he did with that setup!
Thanks for watching, and sharing!
Hey , great review, I'm about to buy one of these ryobi s, hows this one held out since the post?
These saws have done FAR MORE than I ever expected them to do.... originally, I got them just for trimming, but I have taken down some very large trees (dead, dying, or dangerous trees) with these saws. I will be making a video about it the wooded area I am thinning out. The area is in some of my other videos prior to me actually working on it.
The chain brake, which you call a hand guard, works by momentum during a kick-back and not from hitting you hand.
No, on this machine, it is NOT a chain brake at all... it is ONLY a hand guard, it doesn't move, and it doesn't stop the chain - letting go of the trigger DOES stop the chain, but not instantly.
@@rayhayden thanks for the info
Weird, I just watched another video about the new RyobI chainsaw model.
I was surprised that he demonstrated a new chain brake. I was kind of shocked that they would do that on this saw. It seems redundant.
I never missed it on this type of saw because without an idling motor, the chain should never jump into gear randomly.
When it's off, its OFF.
@@rberinger7647 Hi, the chain brake on a forward handle is to stop the chain during a kickback incident when you are cutting with the saw. Kickback occurs when making glancing contact with an object in the kickback zone of the chain, (upper front tip). It is not the most frequent chainsaw accident but cause the most fatalities and face injuries. The 4 ways you prevent kickback injuries are, an anti-kickback chain (this saw has), a manual chain brake (missing from the 14"), a tip guard (also not included), proper technique and knowledge of what causes kickback and avoiding that as much as possible.
I'm still running my 70's/80's Poulan chainsaws.
We live in a rural area. One of our neighbors has a plug in electric chainsaw. He also has a cart he can tow behind his mower or tractor, and he pulls that with a generator in the back. Not all that long ago, he was trimming branches along the private road we all live on to make room for a vehicle he needed more clearance for.
The little setup was quite impressive, and he had that wired chainsaw for a long time, and it still gets the job done!
For mine? I had been felling some material which is FAR beyond what these saws are meant to do. If it was for general care and trimming branches - they'd probably last many years.... but I am rather certain that if Ryobi saw what I had been able to do with them? They take them away from me!
Thanks for watching! I now have a fourth saw, the 18" one, and I put the 14" setup on it, and it works great... I also have the saw from this video as well.
@@rayhayden You reminded me, I also have a few corded saws. My favorite wears .404 chain and was made in the late 50's by MALL. Heavy as all get up, I can barely lift it but man it sure cuts, all you hear is fingernail size chips hitting the ground.
The little Poulans are really light and agile, perfect for me with a 14 inch bar. 16 inches gets too heavy for me these days.
BTW, I've noticed Ryobi fuses most if not all, their cordless homeowner style garden tools. Their might be a blown fuse hidden somewhere in yours?
I tried two of them, I was cutting relatively soft wood well within the diameter range they claim, both of them went into the thermal cut off within about 15-20 minutes, and until that stupid thing cools off you cannot do anything including charging it. By the time you buy two batteries you're into the cost of a big bad Stihl gas saw... I think it would be nice for limbing, but actually felling that's a no!
Thanks for watching!
I have three 5ah, four 4ah, a 3ah, and a couple of 2.6ah batteries. I have felled trees that are very wide and very tall, and I have a number of them to do. Currently, I am using the 18 inch saw with the 14 inch bar and chain on it. I do go through some battery power when the wood is hard, and even more for a palm tree stump, but this thing has done far more work than I ever though it could, or should, do.
Of note on these things. The Trimmer, Edger, and a couple of other things have updated once or twice since I acquired my tools, and I messed up my one string edger. The newest version is excellent - and I got a better price by buying the whole tool with another 4ah battery, one of the ones I mention above.
I looked at the Stihl system, and I liked what I saw, but I have these number of tools, and they have cost me a lot less since I have had them, and put them to work... I am certain to have some before and after video shots of a section of the wooded area I am working in... I have a small field of ferns growing in there, and the string trimmer does a great job on those, quickly!
I’m on my second ryobi chain saw. They are great as a replacement for electric corded chain saws. Major jobs are too much for them.
Thanks for watching - I have to admit that there had been times that I wanted a cord, so I would not have to keep going back and forth with batteries - but the length is much too far.
A buddy of mine down the street has a portable gas generator that he pulls behind his riding mower - and he uses a corded pole chainsaw... pretty impressive, but I have done a LOT of work I never thought these saws could handle.
I picked up an 18 inch one, and put the 14 inch bar and chain on it... it works fine, and is stronger and a bit better... I still have a lot of work to do, but these things are getting the job done!
Good job. Thanks
I need to make an updated video on the newer 18 inch version I also picked up... I had been asking if I could take the 14" bar and chain, and use it on the 18" saw - and everyone was saying, "Nope!" - and yet, I tried it anyway, and it is working perfectly!
Thanks for watching!
I read that the fabric safety clothing for chainsaw use doesn't stop a cordless chainsaw - something about having more torque or something.
Very informative! Much appreciated!!
very thorough
Thanks for watching!
what is the small adjustment screw on the bottom? is it an oil drain for bar?
Thanks for watching! The adjustment screw is how we tighten up the chain... if it is the screw I am thinking of. If the chain jumps the bar, we need to back up that screw to get the chain and bar back on, then we tighten up the screw to "push" the bar further out... and that process tightens the chain.
For me, getting the right tension on the chain has been an oh so fun adventure! LOL!
Wow nice try, it's not for adjusting the chain. The screw on the bottom of the chainsaw is to adjust the amount of oil flowing to the chain, do not adjust more than one quarter turn.
With your saw being clean and it cool let it hang down and hold it at one half throttle for about five seconds then stop. You should be able to find evidence of oil around the bar and chain. If you see no oil then increase the oil flow a little bit and try again.
Oil flow can make or break that chainsaw, with no oil your bar will have a very short life.
Another neat piece of gear! It almost seems an addiction ;)
Great and informative! 💰💰💰👍
Three things I hate about mine: 1) It overheats and starts smoking pretty quickly. 2) The chain falls off after 5 minutes every time I use it. 3) It is a pain to tighten the chain (like you said).
I picked up the 18 inch version and put the 14 inch bar and chain on it... thus far, that one has been working very well. The worst thing I had with the 14 inch version was oil leaks. Thanks for watching!
@@rayhayden That’s interesting. I did not know I could put a smaller bar on it. I actually have the 18 inch machine. I’d love to know all the reasons why you put a 14 inch bar on it. Maybe I’ll do that too! Thanks!
Sorry for the delay - The 18" saw has more power, the shorter chain / bar, has less "teeth" across the stumps / branches, so my thought was that it would have more "power" with the shorter chain... it has been working just great, and it is that time of year where I will be doing quite a bit of trimming again! It works great.
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Great video. I have version #1 and now thinking of an upgrade because of inability to use high power batteries (6 and 9 amps are now available in Russia, expensive as hell). I also wonder what over 36/40V line tools Ryobi will need to upgrade the same way to allow usage of hi amps. Thank you!!
That is a great question. The saw itself in the US is less than $150. The batteries are expensive, and for every manufacturer that I looked at... because I have the other tools in the set - to use the same batteries - to migrate between manufacturers is an expensive decision. The chainsaws tend to die, but I am using them for more than I expected them to ever really be able to handle. My only other option would be to go to a gas machine, and I just don't want the hassles of dealing with that. I will keep watching Ryobi and see what they come up with next.
Do you see a 20" Ryobi in your future?🤔
I do not... right now, I have a number of working saws, I also have the pole mounted 10" one, but to not use it of late. Primarily, I normally have to cut down some bits of tree, or trim up limbs that break off from the tree, and that longer saw I picked up can use the 14" bar and chain, so I use that a lot, slight stronger motor.
Thanks for asking!
Hi, I just got a 14" and noticed a bunch of goop or lube on the batter connection on the chainsaw, is this normal?
I have not noted that in any quantity, but some lube on the chain and bar (a light coat) would make sense. It has been a little while since I picked up a new one and took any real note of it... but if there had been? I might have made a comment about it... but SOME amount of lube would be expected.
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is this the newest of the newest Ryobi chainsaw?
Not the newest of the newest, there is an 18 inch model with a stronger motor in it, but in the 14 inch version, it is. I recently purchased another one of these 14 inch versions.
@@rayhayden I'm about to get the 16" because it has the manual chain brake.
While researching the 14" I noted that Ryobi released (this season) a new version of the 14". It looks exactly the same but now it has the HP branding like the 16" and 18".
My battery would not take a charge right from the box. Took an old battery from extended arm chainsaw and it charged right up. Tried it again and still fashing red/green.
I’m assuming you get the bar oil from Home Depot? Nice video. Appreciate your thorough presentation.
Indeed, we do... mostly because we just happen to be there and I realize I need it. If we are at Lowe's, or Rural King when I realize it, I'd pick it up there as well.
Ray Hayden, J.D. nice- just went to Home Depot and got it there. Plan to chop down some branches.
great video thank you sir
These saws are doing insane amounts of work I am certain they had never been designed to perform... every time I use it, it amazes me!
Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Did Home Depot warranty the saw. I just bought one today and it says 5 year warranty
I don't know if Home Depot Warranty's it directly, or if it is Ryobi, but there is some sort of warranty. For $149, I don't even worry about it... I have a way of valuing things (as if they are worth it), and if I would have to spend more than I did, to have someone else do the work - the more that cost is, the more it is worth it for me to do it myself.... These Ryobi saws have each done far more work than the amount they cost to acquire, and I am very happy about that, as well as very happy with the saws!
Ray Hayden, J.D. I just used mine all day today and was really impressed. The easy of use is amazing, thanks for your review.
I like unboxings
Like, great video edition
You can chains the oil out put right
I picked up one of the newer 18 inch versions - and I need to make a video on that one, because I had asked if I could put a 14" bar and chain on it, and was told "No." - but I did it, and am much happier with the results... I still need to contact Ryobi about the oil leak issues on the 14 inch version.
re: previous saw, did you remember to check the kickback safety switch?
I do not actually recall anything about it, the hand guard, unlike higher end ones, is not a safety stop. I also have been fortunate to not have much, if any, instances of kick backs, and I just cleared out two more trees with this saw... it does a very good job, and far more than I ever thought it would do.
I could not believe the power that this wireless 40v chainsaw produced.
I have been quite impressed with how much work I have been able to do... at one point, I did consider "upgrading" to some "better" device, however, doing the return on investment, these are a superior bargain for what I am doing. I also picked up the 18 inch version of the saw. I have not yet used it, but I have a couple of special trimmings / cleaning to do when the time comes.
They have been an excellent tool for me. Thanks for watching!
I gotta see that 3ah you're talking about
At this point, I have four 5ah batteries, a five 4ah, I still got the 3ah, it is the same size as the 4ah... and two 2.6ah, that I really do not get around to using. This is the 40V system. I have a number of the One + 18V batteries as well. I picked up a single multi battery charger for those, because I only had a couple of single chargers. I spread them out on a bakers rack, and I power off the chargers once they are charged up, and I place them upside right when charged, and upside down when they are waiting for a turn on a charger. Primarily, I use them for Edger, Weed Whacker, the blower, and chainsaws. And just saying that informs me that I have a lot of work to do - LOL!
What size of blade?
That is an EXCELLENT Question! Why? Because (if I recall correctly) they only had the one size in this type of chain saw, and now they have two or three! On these three chainsaws, the Bar and Chain had been the 14" Chain.
HOWEVER< and this why your question is even more important - I will be making a video on the 18" Chainsaw, and the reason why I purchased it - I really wanted the 14" version, but only the third one I purchased is still doing well, I wanted the 18" version because it has a slightly more powerful motor to it, but more importantly, I was able to replace that bar and chain with the 14" bar and chain.
WHY make a shorter chain saw? - More power across the cutting chain! The 18" bar and chain that came with the saw did not impress me - oh, sure, I was asking it to do a LOT more work than it was intended for, but more importantly, I am used to the 14" chain, and this one cuts with more cutting power when I am using the 14" chain.
Why that happens is because there simply are not the same number of "teeth" cutting, the greater the surface cutting, the more power the saw really needs to work the same amount.
Thank you for asking, and thanks for watching!
I'm not sleeping till I give the LOVE back! 😍 ~@@~
Can you grease the nose sprocket
I have not had to yet, but I suppose we could. More often than not? I do such work with them that I tend to kill them. The way I deal with all of this is - "Did the tool / item provide me with a positive financial gain?"
So far, every piece of equipment, and every tool that I have destroyed with the work I demanded of it? Has done so very well. I will often use things, probably, NOT as intended. I am positive that these chain saws had never been intended to do the hellish work I have put them through!
so whats the time to charge that battery using that charger?? thanx
It doesn't take that long to charge them back up.... I have a number of batteries and charges from different equipment, so I might use three batteries, and then take them back to the chargers - they need to cool before tossing them on the charger again (that takes a little time, maybe 30 minutes to chill down), then I put them on the chargers... by the time I have worn down all the batteries, I can typically just start using the ones I put back on the chargers... more often than not, I have worn me down as well!
I just opened mine out of box and plugged it in. It lights up red for a minute or less then light goes out & no other lights flash. What does that mean? It never showed green.
I have two different chargers, one that is about as big as the battery, and the newer one slips onto the battery. When the charger is on the battery on the new one, The little green lights on the battery will flash as they charge up, when it is fully charged, none of the lights are on at all, and they don't flash if I recall correctly - I will be in the garage later on, and I will update this note when I look at them. But if none of the lights are flashing, it is probably fully charged.
Hey, I rechecked it a few minutes ago - on the NEW charger, when it is fully charged, NONE of the light are on. Push that battery check button on the battery itself, all four of my lights come on.
@@rayhayden Thanks for checking that. I am not sure now if I clicked the 'battery check' button. I tried pushing a couple of the buttons and no lights came on. I didn't trust it and just returned it to store. Didn't like the way the battery didn't fit snug on charger at all. Seemed very flimsy. Also, when the saw arrived, I couldn't believe it was shipped with blade sticking out of box! Knowing how brutal some of these shipping companies are on packages, that was really a dumb way they package their product. I am going with another saw. But again, thanks for your help.
Imagine that, getting a Ryobi battery or item that was dead on arrival or dead shortly after arrival . . . has happened a few times for me.
When I called them up, they pretty quickly set up the delivery of a new battery for me - which is working great. I only had the one issue, and all the batteries I have are working well. Thanks for stopping by!
Are you having issues with bar oil leaking when setting down the chainsaw on a bed of a pickup or workbench? If yes is it a defect in the reservoir or excessive oil on the bar?
That second saw just died cold between cuts. While there was some clear looking fluid under the saw, it was a very small amount, and the bar oil reservoir still had oil in it - and that never did leak. I also figured that I ran a battery too low, but no other batter could get the saw to do anything. I looked at other saws, but doing the math for the amount of work these things are doing on the property, and that I already have these batteries for the other tools - which all work great! - $149 saw is far more economical for how I am using it than a saw which costs much more, uses different batteries, fuel, or plug in power.
These chainsaws have a motherboard, like a computer. I have read complaints about the motherboard shorting out.
If the saw just stops dead you have 2 main components to look at, the motor and the motherboard.
You can try partially disassembling the saw and jump power straight to the motor to see if it still works.
if motor is good then look at motherboard replacement. I often use this technique to diagnose motion sensor lights to determine if the element or the sensor is the point of failure .
If your saw is pooling oil underneath after long use, you can turn down the oil flow to your chain using the screw on the very bottom of the saw.
Don't move it more than 1/4 turn at a time.
Don't turn it all the way off because if the sauce hasn't have any oil on the chain, it will ruin the bar and chain.
You can buy a Stihl chainsaw for about a hundred and seventy bucks at a steel distributor, 16 inch bar.
What does one use a chainsaw for again? Lol
This is one outdoor tool that I have actually not ever used.
Stay well, Ray
You caught that... it is from the old video game, "Doom." In the game, I think you find it early on in the game, is a chainsaw, and the game tells you (if I have it right), "A chainsaw, find some meat!" Good Times!
I may have missed it, but why not just buy an actual gas chainsaw?
Thanks for asking, and thanks for watching!
When I acquired some of the Ryobi tools, I actually did pick up a gas motor. I did that due to believing that it would have more power... In practice, it did not. For the chainsaws, the battery powered version does more than I require. I don't have to deal with mixing gas and oil, or issues of the gas powered tools. I have found that the electric tools I have acquired have been wonderful in what I am using them for.
Of note, I did acquire the 18" saw, and put the 14" bar and chain on that - it fits, and works very well. I just wanted a little more power for the 14" tool, and the 18" saw had that... and allowed me to use the shorter bar and chain.
@@rayhayden thanks Ray... I've got a couple gas chainsaws that I've used for years, but I've got an upcoming project where I think I'm going to try one of these. I had an electric pole saw that I ran off an extension cord, but I'd like to try out one of these new brushless electric models.... thanks again
One of our neighbors had a real nice pole corded electric chain saw. He still uses it! When he had to trim some of the trees along our private road to get a delivery made, he had his tractor to tow the buggy with a generator on it, so he could trim the limbs! - Crazy... it worked perfectly, and we all cleared out the debris to help him save time and energy.
For my use, I love the Ryobi 18" with the 14" bar and chain on it... it just really works... and once I get the heavy trimming done - if I keep it up, it is much less work!
@rayhayden I'm here a year later - finally bought this chainsaw - thanks again
Some insightful pointers here in this review like about identifying the differences berween a defective versus a "Hot" Battery which is Not Defective and is just overheated and can be fastly cooled on a rack before recharging.
I wonder if Consumers Reports will do a test comparision with this latest new Ryobi 18 incher?
One TH-cam review claims this new Ryobi 18 incher has a faster cycling rate than the Milwaukee 16 inch Fuel battery chainsaw.
Some reviews here on TH-cam of this Ryobi 18 inch battery chainsaw state that the EGO18 inch battery chainsaw has an edge over the Ryobi 18 incher. In one You Tube review , a professional Arborist used the EGO +18 incher he says the EGO 18 incher is a professional tool.
The Greenworks Commerical 18 incher looks to be model worthwhile to look into.
I'le wait to see a Consumers Reports test comparision on the latest battery chainsaws.
We picked up the 18 inch version for a special project that is waiting the green light. The 14 inch saws have been excellent. Far beyond what I would have expected for them. I was thankful to figure out the hot battery issue, and I feel bad, because I did return one battery that was probably fine.
The batteries are pricey. The real issue is when we have a few tools from the same folks, and we end up with a bunch of batteries.... then we are kind of married to the manufacturer... as long as the tools and batteries hold up? I'm OK for now.
@@rayhayden
Yes. I think these newer battery chainsaws are the future.
As time progresses, they are getting better and better.
For a while the Milwaukee Fuel 16 incher was considered the King, now this Ryobi and the EGO have overtaken it.
Awesome I look forward to view your related future videos.
Watch project farm reviews he is going to test it lol man shows you how he reviews hope this helps you out so far Echo battery is the best and i will be buying the second place saw Dewalt I have a lot a battery packs that way
You keep buying Ryobi chainsaw because they keep breaking. That is not fast charger. Very slow charger compared to others.
I have 40v auger. It took all day to charge a 7.5ah battery. I bought it because no one else makes it. If Ego would make one. I would buy their's.
I actually looked at a lot of different electric chainsaws - I did my research. I agree on the points that lower priced equipment is made to be less expensive - they have to make them so that they can make a profit, and I get that.
The batteries charge pretty fast for me, but then again, I am not waiting on a battery. I have enough of them so that I can use some up, then they must cool off before recharging, and while they are cooling off, I am using the other set of batteries I have... when I run out of battery power, I am almost always out of personal energy to continue.
It really depends on what I am doing. Originally, I only bought them to cut medium to large size limbs off of trees, but we also have a number of dead, dying, or dangerous trees (sick ones that lean over too far in a bad way). We also had a dead tree that had been trimmed up, but was quite tall - I finally got to cut that down, and between the 14 inch and 18 inch saws, I got it done. The tree must be more than 36 inches, because NEITHER saw could cut half way through... I had to actually remove wedges of tree material to get that one down... I shot a video of the downed tree today, I will see if I like the video, then upload it... if I do not like the video I shot, I will reshoot it and work with a new video... but the tree is huge, and it is hard wood, so it took a lot to bring it down.
Also, I have cut down very large (tall) trees with the 14 inch saw... I never expected any of these saws to get the job done, and to have "the guy" come in and clear what I need cleared? The bid was $2000 per day... I have the time to carefully remove what I need to remove, and I won't come close to spending that kind of money - and I will also have a very custom process to fit my desires - for my own safety, the environment for the wildlife that lives in that part of our property, and the cost and expense... these Ryobi saws far exceed anything I ever thought they would (or could) do.
Ryobi doesn't support my channel with any payment or benefit - I just use their stuff and report my honest opinions.
I have worn out two 14 inch chain saws, but the second one actually still works if I need it in a pinch. I currently have that one that still can work if needed, one 14 inch, and one 18 inch Ryobi chainsaw.
Of note... for the 18 inch version, I would want a minimum of a 5ah battery, of which, I have three, for the 14 inch version, I can use down to the 2.6ah batteries (I have two of those), but I start off using the 14 inch saw first, with the 5ah batteries, then the few 4ah batteries, and then the two 2.6 ah batteries I have.
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You failed to mentioned that the chain is NOT adjustable. It is a major pain in the ass to do it and makes it useless as it takes 45 minutes to do it.
The chain IS adjustable, in that we can tighten it up. loosen the two bolts, use a screw driver to tighten the chain - done, pretty simple to do! In fact, last night, I actually picked up the newer 18 inch version of it for a special dead tree I have to fell (it would fall into the roadway!).
There is something that is a tad more concerning to me, because it IS a pain in the ass - they all will seep oil when not in use. I actually found it mentioned in the new saw manual. They suggest to empty the oil canister when done using the saw.
I had one saw freeze up on me, which prompted my second purchase. That saw (I thought) was leaking oil, and I purchased the third one. It is seeping oil, so I am going to take apart the second one (I kept it), to see if I can find the source of that leak - and that one IS a leak. Then I will see if I can make a correction on the third one.
Also, they tend to go through oil pretty quickly. I did not note an oil adjustment on the bottom, but it might be there. The 18 inch saw has an adjustment for the oil.
But as for the chain? I have had zero issues in being able to adjust the chain, and do so (pretty much) every single time I use them.
@@rayhayden LOL had to return it. So yes your right it is adjustable. mine had an assembly defect it was missing the little tab on the screw that pushes the bar up or down :-) should of noticed that first
Too elementary!
We picked up the 18 inch version as well - looking forward to getting back to work! Thanks for watching!
You keep buying them because they are garbage and you are not bright enough to figute that out.
That sounds kind of harsh, and I delete comments like this - however, you need more information on what I have done with these saws.
1) They are affordable, and I have the batteries for the Ryobi System (all battery operated tools come with a system, and once we have one, it is more affordable to use the same tools, if possible).
2) They break, but I am not using them as designed. I am sure they are not meant to fell very large trees, or trim limbs of trees which weight more than a city bus... yet, these saws have done exactly that, and much, much more.
3) I have yet to make a video on the fourth Ryobi Saw I picked up a while back. It is an 18 inch saw, that does indeed accept the 14 inch chain and bar - it has a bit more power, and the 14 inch materials are more affordable... it also has done tons of work that I am pretty certain it was never designed to be able to do.
Prior to making rude comments on other people's videos, perhaps ask questions, find out more about it, and what the situation is, but these saws have far exceeded anything I ever thought they had been designed to do, and I am very impressed with what they have done.
Your third? You mean you bought two other of these garbage tools?
All three of the saws I purchased ran about $149. All three of them have saved me THOUSANDS of dollars from hiring "the guy" to come out and do the work for me, and MANY hundreds of dollars from NOT buying a very expensive OTHER saw.... chains are chains, they run about the same... ALL three of the saws had done work that I KNOW they had not been meant to do, and they have done it extremely well. I have zero complaints. Plus, the batteries work in the other Ryobi tools that I have, the blower, weed trimmer, and edger... so... bonus.
Where is your situation awareness Buster? Pay attention.
Ryobi chainsaw is shit. Why don't you buy Makita?
That comment says a lot about your ability to reason and who you are. Not so good.