I don’t have use for a chainsaw often so every time I go to get my gas powered chainsaw, it takes forever to get it cranked. Right out of the box, I was able to cut down a foot wide tree and then a smaller one. Very pleased with how smoothly it cut.
I love my Greenworks chainsaw. It cuts great, starts every time, and shuts off completely as soon as I take my finger off the trigger. I've now used it multiple days of working on fallen dead ash and cherry and it feels safer and far more reliable than my gas-powered chainsaw. I have both a 2.5A and a 4.0A 60V battery and I can do a surprising number of cuts before switching, and then the first battery re-charges while I'm working with the second one and taking a lunch break. For my homeowner usage, this is perfect. I don't have to deal with gas and oil, it starts every time at a touch, and I feel great that I'm recharging the batteries from my solar panels!
I bought this chainsaw a few months ago and my property hasn’t looked this great in a very long time. My husband used to do all the chainsaw work on our 15 acres. He passed away and I was scared to use the gas powered saws. My brother recommended Greenworks and I’m so glad he did. I’m a 65 year old woman and I’m 5’2” tall and I manage this saw easily. I have told all my friends they need this chainsaw.
Happy with my decision to go with a battery powered tool
on March 22, 2022
Posted by: 54RS
from North Carolina
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've had this chainsaw about a month and so far I'm very pleased. I decided to go battery powered to avoid yet another tool in the shed that required a gas mixture. The saw is plenty powerful and I tire out before the 2.5 Ah battery does. So far I've used it for light limb trimming, taking down a few trees about 8" diameter, and sawing up a downed tree of about 13" diameter.
Bought this to use clearing out small trees and overgrowth. After 20 minutes of use, mainly cutting up larger branches, it overheated! Let set for 30 minutes now it doesn't run.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, Customer Care, March 7, 2022
Hello Amatt23,
We are sorry to hear about this issue. Please know that this product carries a 4-year warranty from the date of purchase. We would be interested in gathering some more information pertaining to this issue so that we can properly assist you. Please contact our helpline at 1-888-909-6757 (1-888-90WORKS). All we ask that you have access to the unit so that we can complete troubleshooting with you and gather necessary unit information.
Just purchased this and used first time on young unwanted trees in back yard. Performed flawlessly and cut like buttah. Still have a full charge too! Extremely pleased!
Just took the saw out of the box, added some chain bar oil, stuck in a battery and started cutting wood. The chain was sharp and the saw is much lighter than a gas powered one. This is the first chainsaw my wife has ever used because it’s quiet, light, and the chain stops as soon as you let off the trigger.
I had a large ash tree taken down and now I'm cutting it up. This saw cut through 20 inch logs smoothly and quickly. Saw is heavy but balance is good. Cutting time is short though on a 5.0 battery.