Purchased August 2016 as a replacement for 1800w electric Makita saw that had seen out is 20yr lifespan cutting firewood. For under £70 I was not expecting anything fantastic, but must say I was pleasantly surprised at what arrived.
If you have experience with chainsaws then it is less than a 5min job to put together, if not grab a cuppa, read the instructions, and when you do assemble it; make sure the chain is the right way round (look at the chain from above - the chisel of the teeth should point to the tip of the saw).
Fill it with chain oil, be aware this is not supplied so order some to arrive with your saw, do not be tempted to use anything other than chainsaw oil or you will balls your saw up quicker than you could imagine!!
Tighten the chain so that when you pull the chain away from the bar, the guide teeth JUST remain in the groove of the bar. The included guide does show this for you. As you use the saw the chain will get hot and stretch, so check this after the first few cuts and then periodically. The tensioning wheel/mechanism feels a little flimsy but; having used for a while it seems to do the job admirably. Also remember that once you have finished cutting to loosen the chain, because as it cools it will shrink so this will prevent damage.
The supplied bar and chain are of a good quality by a market leading brand (Oregon). Not the best they do but adequate for occasional home use. Plenty of meat on the cutting edges to sharpen. If you intend to use this saw on a heavier duty/regular basis then you will probably want to have a backup bar and chain to hand. That said for occasional use the supplied items are perfectly fine - I have used weekly for 3 months cutting appx 5 cubic metres of firewood for winter and I am nearing the end of life for the original chain.
Oil consumption is far superior to any saw I have owned in the past, one full tank lasts me approximately 45mins to an hour of cutting (old pallets, ply, chipboard kitchen units, up to 6" diameter logs of varying types)
No faults have occurred with this saw over the first 3 months of regular use, nothing broken as others have reported, both the automatic (release of trigger) and emergency chain brakes have operated as required. The tool free functioning saves hassle too - no need for additional spanners or screwdrivers for routine maintenance or dismantling for end of session cleaning.
I have also found the balance/weighting of the saw good for longer cutting sessions & haven't suffered fatigue in wrists etc as I have done with other saws. Also by using the motor casing as a sight/guide I find this cuts a suitable length to fit in my woodburner!
All in all for a saw that cost under £70 I can recommend as a good buy. It would have been nice for the feel of the adjuster to be a bit sturdier and for at least some chain oil to have been included but this certainly does not take away from giving a 5 star rating.
| Manufacturer | Einhell |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 4501719 |
| Package Dimensions | 87 x 26 x 20 cm; 5.13 kg |
| Item model number | 4501719 |
| Colour | Red-black |
| Style | UK Version |
| Power Source | ac |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Included Components | Electric Chainsaw, Protective Cover |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Item Weight | 5.13 kg |
