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I was skeptical about purchasing a battery powered chain saw because I was concerned about the battery won't have enough juice to do multiple cuttings . I had a gas powered chain saw for over 10 years it worked well until recently it started to stall and difficult starting , so I decided to purchase the Milwaukee 16" electric chain saw.I was surprised , it's little over 10 pounds, easy to handle, I used it to cut 4" to 8" tree branches, it cuts very well, it's almost maintenance free, only requires bar and chain oil.What I like the most are : it is quieter than gas powered, no mixing gas and 2 cycle oil, no smelly smoke, don't need to pull stgring to start the engine. Also, the M18 battery fits other Milwaukee power tools I have. It's a great saw!
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This saw is as heavy as a gas one if not more. My beef is the bar is flimsy and the chain jumps out of the grove in the bar frequently. You have to adjust the chain oner tight t stop this happening. This I believe is because of the bar flex and also the drive wheel is floating from side to side. If the saw gets slower look at the chain. If they sorted this out it would be a great emergency in the truck saw. Leaks a fair amount of oil when not in use and needs to sit on a diaper
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Powerful for an electric saw, battery life seems to be good for an afternoons work. Charges fast, which is helpful. I don't use chain saws a lot, so it made sense to buy something that if it were not runn for a long period of time, it wouldn't break down, or be hard to start. I can store this saw for a while and worry about fuel problems next time I need it. It handles, and balances well, and cuts as fast as any gas powered saw I've ever operated. I like it.
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This saw had more power than I was expecting. I was able to buck up about a cord of wood on 4-6AH battery charges with no issues. Its so much quieter than a combustion powered saw! I did have one occasion where the battery overheated, but at least the batteries know to stop producing! No more messing with fuel, choke, cords - or wearing your arm out trying to get to work. This is the way to go for anyone looking for a saw that won't be in use all day every day.
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I really like the saw for being a retired logger. It's amazing what an battery powered saw can do and I am a big fan of Milwaukie tools. I gave it 4-star because when cutting small brush (finger size) you must keep the chain tight to keep it from flying off. The chain takes a little work to get back on even for me. A roller wheel on the drive spocket like Stihl gas saws might help fix the problem. Is this option doable ? Otherwise keep a bar wrench with you and keep chain tight like when you got it. Roger
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