Customer Reviews:
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 I like chainsaws September 5, 2010
Polishedimage.
So when I received this the hand tensioned was not attached. I was unable to reattach it. I need this to go off of my products to review. Never used it.
 Great electric Chain Saw August 21, 2010
Dave L
This chain saw works great. I have cut up a 30' diameter log with it chewed through the log almost as well as a gas saw. The automatic oiler doesn't do a very good job of keeping the chain lubed so I use an old dishwashing soap bottle full of chain oil to manually oil the chain. Otherwise it's a great saw.
I would buy one again! August 6, 2010
David N. Garten (Centerville, Ohio USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In my opinion the Earthwise 16 in, 12 amp chain saw is a very good buy. For around the yard trimming it does a great job. The big test, and why I'm writting this review now, was because of a recent storm here in SW Ohio. Unfortunatly we lost a large oak tree limb. While the 12 amp Earthwise does not have the power that a quality gas chain saw has, it cut the 7" dia limb up nicely. The only problem I had was to keep track of where the power cord was.
I think the acid test is if one had to do it again would they make the same purchase. Without a doubt my answer would be "YES".
Great Product August 4, 2010
Giuseppe
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After reading the reviews I placed the order and it's everything they say it is. I cut a few small trees with this and the chain does not become loose like my gas saw does. It cuts like a champ! Everyone who owns a gas chain saw should purchase this for doing local cutting. If your thinking on getting a battery chain saw forget it. For pertabilty I would rather get this saw and small generator under $100. You can easily spend $100 on extra batteries for a chain saw.
 So Far. So Good with the Earthwise Chain Saw August 2, 2010
Spudman (Pasadena, MD United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is my fifth electric chainsaw in thirty years so i had some idea what to expect. I also own a Stihl gas chainsaw and a little 18 volt battery model.
The saw was delivered within a reasonable time period and since it was a Warehouse Deal the price was great. Had I paid full price, I would feel somewhat disappointed. As it is, the saw, though described as used, came in new condition except for some extra tape on the previously opened box.
Some thoughts:
The Earthwise is lighter than my recently departed Remington electric and doesn't look or feel as rugged. I like the chain tightener mechanism on the Remington much better.
Though not as loud as my Stihl, this saw puts out some decibels, and for any sustained sawing I'd recommend some earplugs.
Cutting power - The saw cuts well though not nearly as easily as the Stihl. Small branches pose no problem. I also cut some fireplace size logs easily enough also and didn't have bits of wood chips shooting back at me. Just to test it, I cut off a piece of a 14 inch diameter pine stump. I made the cut without too much difficulty but it would have been easier without the safety tip on the end of the bar. The safety tip might make changing bar and chain a little more involved.
The plastic bar cover fits so snugly that most of the time I'll probably just leave it off.
The small oil tank cover removes easily and with its bright green color should be easy to find when waylaid. It's also convenient to be able to check oil level at a glance through the oil level window.
The owner's manual is printed in a ridiculously small font, so small that reading it can be a painful chore. As of this writing Earthwise doesn't have a web page yet, so any information you seek will have to come from the manual or by calling the company's toll free number found on the back of the manual. When I called, a human answered on the first ring and told me that the Earthwise web page is a work in progress.
The directions in the manual for tightening the chain are incorrect. From experience with other chainsaws I could figure out how the tool free tightener works. Just loosen the inner wheel and tighten with the outer wheel.
The handle is adequate, but I would prefer a wrap around handle like the ones on my Stihl and the Remington. Horizontal cutting is much more secure and comfortable with the wrap around handle.
Too many times the saw became unplugged at the saw end. I finally got in the habit of holding the cord and handle at the same time to prevent this.
The Earthwise delivers what one would expect from an electric saw. Despite being called "The Clean Air Choice", I don't think it's any greener than any other electric saw except for the fluorescent green plastic accents.
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