I'm a landlord and need this to clear trees/limbs from rentals. So far I've cut down (and cut into firewood lengths) a 8" thick/25 ft maple, an 8"/20 ft pecan, and a 10"/20 ft oak, plus a dozen 1"-3" thick weed trees and limbs. The oak tree base was about 18" but was able to cut it flush cutting all the way around with the 16" bar.
The saw started to stall on the oak stump as the battery was nearly depleted...changed it out and was back to full power. The 2.5 a-h battery lasts long enough to cut down and section 2 20" tall trees, or about 3 hours of work. More than I want to do at a time anyway.
No issues with tensioner loosening or oil not feeding. I sharpen the chain and clean after every use and it cuts very quickly. Weight is great with the 2.5 a-h battery with down facing cuts and felling cuts. Quiet enough to cut and not be heard inside a house.
Easy to use and cuts beautifully and smoothly. It it so much nicer than our old gas chainsaw. It is also quieter. I would definitrly recommend this product. We also have the lawn mower, leaf blower and trimmer.
I've owned this saw for three months and I've used it several times. However, the chain comes off the bar constantly and the set-screw to tighten the chain is nearly impossible to use. The placement of the screw is inconvenient and difficult to tighten as a result. Once tight, the chain works for about 6 to 10 cuts, then the chain falls off, damaging the plastic housing each time. Do not buy this tool if you need to work rather than tinker with tools.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, Customer Care, September 30, 2022
Hello JasonB
Thank you for sharing your experienced. Chainsaw chains can come off due to multiple reasons such as worn-down bars, worn-down sprockets, and wrongly set chain tension. Please check the chain tension and condition of all parts prior to using. If anything is worn or damaged, replace the parts before using again. Replace the bar if: • the groove is not fit with the height of the drive links (which must never touch the bottom). • the inside of the guide bar is worn and causes the chain lean to one side. Should you require further assistance, please contact Greenworks Pro toll-free helpline at 1-855-345-3934.
Great saw. Lightweight, powerful and very simple to operate. Battery lasts for a lot of small cuts. Did not even use 1/4 of the charge after cutting down several small trees.