THANK YOU!! I purchased a Jardan mini chain saw recently and I'm watching your video for instructions. I am a senior citizen just turned 67 and a woman(YEAH ) making my life easy love work in my yard, so hope this saw will help. The one I have came with a caring case 2 batteries ,charging cord and tool to put it together, gloves and instructions. After watching your video I confident I can use this tool :)
Let me know what you think about this little mini chainsaw! Prices tend to fluctuate on Banggood so check the link bit.ly/2NnWuCe for the current price.
@@googlefuuplayad9055 thanks for the concern. Totally agree it’s a death or injury magic wand. If I did get it I would be right there with them. Didn’t mean to suggest they would be doing it alone unsupervised.
@@rallymax2 sure didn't thought of that too.👍cool! After safety lesson and training your kids can be more experienced and safer than others without this knowledge. I would have loved this device when younger, ...but chainsaw accidents happen quickly and final. But shurely a funny real saw
Just bought a similar product (with the safety button) and came out to RUclips University. This review & comprehensive demo are exactly what I needed to know.. Thank you. I live in the forest and will be trimming limbs up along the paths, removing saplings & small trees and it may be great for chainsaw carving, too. Instructions discourage cutting with the tip, though. Subscribed in Vermont
I bought one of these last fall and it's been a great tool. I expected it to last only a few cutting sessions but it has lasted way beyond that and even made it through the aftermath of the recent Texas ice storm. Lots of downed tree branches. I like it better than my Dewalt pole saw. One of the two batteries that came with mine quit charging after 6 months, but that's my only complaint so far. Thanks for the tip about using Makita batteries. Now I have an excuse to buy yet another battery charger to clutter up my workbench.
Got mine from Amazon too. I was expecting it to cut like butter. But it bounces like crazy. I tighten the chain a bit, but it still bounces. Do you have any tips? Never used a chain saw before. Do I suppose to rest the saw on the branch as close to the handle as possible and apply very firm pressure?
@@Amigatech Thx Amiga! I ve also discovered two critical issues since then. First, i shouldn't have turned the power on before i rest it against the trunk, which led to the 2nd issue where i noticed no matter how gently i press the power button, it always revves up to the highest speed and bounces back. When i forced it to stay on the wood, one of the blades actually chipped off. So, i bought a much cheaper one from Amazon. And Voila, the variable speed actually works - i can start at low RPM and let the chain of blades slowly grab onto the wood before revving it up, bouncing is reduced substantially and it actually cuts now. But this cheap version have no lock button, handle guard, and no reverse button unlike the first one i got which had all the bells and whistles, except it does NOT cut!
I got one yesterday. It has the same charger. No name red and black mini chainsaw, with a 6 inch blade. It has 21v on charger. Nice to know the makita will fit it! Great review!
We ordered one after seeing your video and it works great. We had some large branches from backyard trees that had to come down and we needed to chop them up for fire wood and it worked well. It worked great for the weed trees growing up along the fence line too. Thanks for the video. I'm sure we will take it camping to split wood as well.
"I have no idea what this is for." Its the safety hand guard for the top of the device. You can even see it in the picture on the operations instructions manual. at 1:29.
You basically don't understand what the hand guard are mainly used for on a chainsaw. It prevents your hand sliding into the moving chains but more importantly the hand guard acts as brake to stop the chain rolling.
My wife gave my son and I one for Christmas 2 years ago, I almost laughed when I opened it. But I have been using it a lot lately, these things are very useful. One thing I have noticed is when used hard they overheat and shut down, since she bought 2 I just alternate between them when they start getting to hot. These things are great for trimming limbs and cutting up scraps of wood for kindling. Very handy and inexpensive to have around, using makita batteries is something I didn’t know.
Yess, yes!!! Do not buy these!!! Have bought 2 already with the second on it's way. You will have too much free time on your hands by not having to sharpen them!!! Gust saying.
Very good review, thank you for taking the time so validate manufacturers claims and highlight the safety aspects of this tool. Well glad I discovered your channel before buying. Keep up the good work you're most likely saving someone harming themselves.
Thanks for making this video. I particularly liked that you showed the exact voltage after you inspected the battery pack open. I will be buying a makita for sure.
I got one and liked it so much I bought one for a family member and one for a friend (extended family). The "advertising" on the side is hysterical, but I disengage the battery when walking or carrying for safety, because spinning blades are no joke. Unlike a gas chainsaw, once you stop cutting, you can hear what's going on around you and there is way less fatigue from vibration. My firewood looks awesome this year and is ready for the next Snowpocalypse.
Thanks for doing this video! I have bunches of overgrown buses along the fence, and I can’t keep paying for the service every few months; this mini chainsaw popped up when I thought of looking to buy a tool to do it myself (with my problematic back) and wanted to somehow learn about its functionality. Thanks again!
It's good. I bought the 6 inch version and am very happy with the tool. One thing though: I won't put my finger on or near the chain while the battery is plugged in. I always remove the battery first before doing so - for example, tensioning the chain. For safety....
@@MakingStuff The majority of users of this item are sensible enough I think. Still, good to emphasize the point for added safety's sake. Thanks for the video review. Much appreciated.
Mate, thank you for doing this review. My Dad has wanted a mini chainsaw for a while as he is moving to the country to live on my Grandma's property. Thanks to your review I believe a mini chainsaw is worth investing in and will be buying him one for Father's day. Also, I loved your sense of humour. As someone completely disinterested in power tools your dry wit made your video much easier to watch. I would even go so far as to say I was both informed and entertained.
Bought one of these and it was working well to trim up a tree in my yard. Then went to change out the chain, and had trouble getting it to maintain the tension and work properly after that. Mine also came with a pair of gloves, so that was nice.
Thanks for an informative video. I have always been taught however, that the chain should be running on any chainsaw before it is introduced to the wood. If you start it when already touching the wood, it pulls the saw forward and can be dangerous. Particularly with a bigger saw.
Surprising! You sounded sceptical at the start. I’m a landscape gardener and interested how manoeuvrable it’d be in a dense thicket. You attacked the shrub by the gate without hassle, so I’m guessing nothing got in the way, like the safety guard or battery. 👍🏼
They come now fully assembled, a bit more powerful. I love mine. You can get them with or without a safety, I got mine without. Only because with the safety, it's much harder to operate as you have to press two buttons at once to get the blade going. I take mine everywhere. Very handy.
Thank You I ordered one of these off the computer while I was having a happy hour with myself, didn't get it yet, but today I was on RUclips & just plugged it in & you came up, thanks again I think it work great for my bushes.
Cute chainsaw. Enjoyed the review and exposure of the 'marketing embellishment'. Liked your idea about carrying it along with your mower. All you need is a holster lol But, IMHO, a cordless pole saw is much more practical. In AZ, most bushes have thorns and some even have rattlesnakes under them. A pole saw avoids getting too close and personally injured. Having said that, my recent Greenworks pole saw only lasted one day, before seizing up. Gotta love Amazon's return policy.
Thank you 😊. I am just a wee little girl who needed one of these so I could cook a meal over a camp fire. I only need small bits of wood. But the instructions that came with my chain saw were useless. You have helped me assemble and start it!! Yay. Now to go outside and try it out. 😊
I just bought a 6 inch model. What took 5 hours with an electric 14 inch chainsaw, the time was cut in half. Best part it is lightweight. Easy to tension chain without disassembly.
Just received the mini chainsaw. Thank goodness I found you on RUclips, because the were no directions in the box . I would have been lost as how to assemble it. I haven't tried it yet, but after watching your video I'm sure it will work fine. By the way I'm a 78 year old woman with not much energy, so this looks like I can do it. ☺️ Greetings from Florida. 🌴😎🌴
@@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531 Yeah, c'mon, ladies, let's get to it ! "Bout time they came out with something that we can easily use. TIRED TIRED TIRED of waiting on the landlord to tackle large tree limbs that fell around our property. Always wanted to get rid of those many darn limbs soon as they went down, but no, had to wait on the landlord to FINALLY call a tree removal service. Ha ! We don't have to wait for any more men now, girls !
This was the first video to give me confidence on what I just ordered from Amazon. He did exactly what I bought the saw for, and it went better than I'd expected. Thanks!
I bought one of these and I am absolutely thrilled to have it. I was able to trim a massive amount of bushes and trees branches and the battery was still going. This sure beats using loppers trying to trim branches. I know they seem to look like cheap little tools, but they do work for those smaller branches, and like you showed, you can cut through bigger branches, just take your time. Thumbs up from me.
i bought one this cheap battery chain saw, its cutting quite ok but the problem is its motor getting hot very fast, just after 2 cut of 4" soft wood and its stop working until cooling down. and its chain can easily getting stuck with debris that slipped into drive sprocket enclosure.
Most important thing you didn't go in to the oiler we need to know how the oiler oils cuz otherwise the chainsaw be junk after two or three uses without an oiler please explain
I have the exact same model, so far its been great for trimming branches and turning them into firewood. I'm surprised at how well it works, how much abuse it will take, and how long its lasted. Finding out it will take Makita batteries was a nice surprise. Thanks for the video!
Excellent Video. Please make sure to follow safety procedures and do not underestimate this tool. Its cute and toy like which could lead to people underestimating it's power and cutting ability.
Awesome review! My wife was just asking me if we had a small chainsaw to take camping. Now we do! Plus I usually use my Ryobi reciprocating saw for our municipal gardens. This will be much easier. Just to clarify. We do not cut any trees at any campsite. It’s for cutting firewood that we buy for our small fire pit.
I have a later version of the same 4" bar tool. It's functional in that it will get the job it was designed for done... but mine tends to bind up fairly frequently even with liberally pre-oiling the chain. More often than not, I just use my Makita 18v XCU10Z 12" chainsaw.
Well, I have no use for a mini chainsaw, but I have the Makita LI 36V 14" chainsaw and it's fantastic. I bought 2 pair of batteries and the dual charger. It has "most favored tool" status in my pole barn.
I bought mine from Banggood and it works fine. You have to work out how to adjust the chain tension with the small screw and undoing the side bolt a little first but its easy enough to do. OK for trimming small branches but its really useful at cutting up big cardboard boxes to pack them into a bin. Paid peanuts for it, arrived within a reasonable time frame and it works well. One trick, I lubricate the chain track with a spray can of lithium grease.
The device I purchased was the SeeSii brand( $99.00 on Amazon) Which looks just like the one your demonstrating. It went together in the same manner, but it didn't work the same. Not at all. It cut into the branch, which was only 1/2 inch thick. It left a black streak in the groove and smokes a little then froze up. Granted the branches were green, I still expected the same results.
@@dylanh5056 carefully followed the directions. It was marked what went where and how. I feel that it was a dud (refurbished), but not willing to waste time on another one.
I got my dad one for Christmas. The big points for me are that it has the 18v battery that is interchangeable with all the other 18v Makita tools. Also this will be excellent for my dad who is getting older and simple yard work and cutting firewood is hard on his wrists.
Thanks for the review. Here in the UK we have access to Banggood too, although we have different rules for safety under CE. The one we can buy here has a trigger guard switch. I've bought one ... The ones we can get here come without battery, but I have Makita 18V batts, so no problems.
You could give that thing a substantial bit more battery duration if you replaced the lithium batteries with some higher capacity ones. Depending on where you buy them you can get 3400 mA/hr 18650's for €3 a piece, and often even cheaper if you find a good deal on them, so just €15 to more then double the battery capacity.
I see they updated the voltage on the actual listing. They should have just called it 18V instead of 21V though. And they should fix that 2,000 mah capacity thing. In your video you clearly show that it's a 1,500mah pack, not 2,000. And I'd be really surprised if those "1,500s" were really that.
There's a lot of reviewers here on RUclips that would have taken one look at that Tiny Chainsaw and the price tag and they would have written it off as a piece of junk that you found in a cereal box. they would have laughed and complained with every cut they made talking about how it cant cut worth a damn. I appreciate that you were willing to meet the tool where it is and for what it is and give it a fair review regardless of the price tag or the ridiculously small size. you gave it a fair chance and I respect that. Five stars
Thank you for this very detailed presentation. I very much like the disassembly of the battery -- and the demonstration that the saw functions with a Makita 18volt battery ( I have 7 ). A question. In the past, Makita offered a mini-chainsaw. Did they discontinue the saw due to injuries? A one-handed chainsaw presents an opportunity for an emergency room adventure. You demonstrated this saw a year ago. Does it still function? Does the company still offer the saw? I will buy if you respond ( and give you the commission, if any ). Thank you.
This is a perfect tool for me . Thank you for such a great video Demonstration the principles of Assembly of the saw itself . You make it simple ! Demonstrating the Varieties of wood , widths, diameters , and the resulting rough grain. application of the blade assenbly without a safety shut-off ❗ Safety concerned me until You pointed out"The Auto Stop " when the trigger is released. That built my confidence right back up ! You are terrific . I'll be watching soon ! Just , let me get one and put it in My "Big Girl Tool Box" as I call it . I have plenty of work for it to do .
SAFETY NOTE: the "blade" can slide SIDEWAYS in various conditions (especially when the chain is dull) so be very careful with holding a piece by hand. If I'm not mistaken there are gloves on the market that are designed for saw protection, though i am not sure how well they would work with this as the method used to stop the chain is by clogging the chainsaw clutch with fiber. If anyone has this, chainsaw protection, and is willing to check this (not wearing it during test of course) i'm very curious if saw protection works for this as well. That being said, i hope everyone has a great day and enjoys their tools :)
In place of a human finger, our shop teacher always used a hot dog to demonstrate what could happen if you stuck your finger where it didn't belong (a rather graphic and pointed lesson I might add!). 👍 Of course, that was back in the day before there were blade-brake features like some saws/tools have these days! 🤣
Sounds like a great little chain saw and so cheap. I’ve got a makita battery chain saw already but being able to use a small chainsaw one handed for lighter jobs, like pruning, is very useful. So I’ve purchased one. Thanks for the review.
Thank you so much for your video. I bought one of these a couple of days ago, but the instructions were not clear. Really appreciate the demonstrations.
I have been eyeing these chainsaws and so glad I saw your review. I'm actually one handed & hate having to continually ask for help with firewood or tree limbs around my property. Tho I have a feeling when I get one my dad or brother's just gunna steal it 😂
@@polarbearsrus6980 It cut very well. About 5 minutes into using it, the chain popped off. The instructions were very vague on how tight it should be, so I probably didn't tighten it enough.
I have a similar one, but it lacks the guard shield. It came with 2 batteries and a charger. They weird thing is that so many of them cost almost as much as the unit to replace a battery or get a charger with a battery. That said, I used mine immediately for cutting up fallen branches from a red oak tree so they would go into my totter. It worked like a charm and since I have rheumatoid arthritis, this is a world of help, unlike having to use my larger chain saw. I didn't want something that just took up space in my garage shelfs like my heavier chain saw and this little unit fit that bill quite nicely. Not sure how long a chain will last or the unit itself, but already it has saved me a lot of headache in removing limbs or trimming those shoots from my large holly shrubs.
I agree very much with your positive review. I bought one of those from Banggood a few days ago, and it has surpassed my expectations. I felled a few small dead trees (trunks up to 100mm) and cut a lot of dead branches in no time. I was glad to see in your video that it can indeed take Makita batteries, and vica-versa of course, because that means that the bigger batteries with longer run-times can be used too, and they are readily available. It seems that that 48Vf moniker is a rating of some sort, not a voltage indicator. Mine has 88Vf, and there are others with different numbers, but they are all 18V or 21V.
That 48Vf is meant to mislead you into believing it is a 48 volt system. It's just some assigned letters and numbers. Buyer Beware! THANKS for clearing up the actual battery content and capacity.
thank you for showing me the strength of it. what is the make of it and wattage please. I'm 76 years and disabled female and know nothing about DIY, so that did help me 😃a long way. God Bless you. x
Thanks for the review. I'm not a fan of unbranded tools but sometimes I only use certain tools 1 or 2 times a year so there's no point buying more exepensive tools just to be sitting on the shelf all year long. Latelly I have been looking for this type of saw but tought that 50/60 bucks was too good to be true but to be honest I think it's perfect for the job. Well at least for me that will use it 1 or 2 times a year for small stuff.
Looks like a toy !! I was blown away at the performance and capability,, Definitely, on my got to get list !! Awesome tool review, thanks for posting !!
That was one great video, I would like to know the longevity, but that's gonna take time, so let us know when you have to throw it in the bin and whether you got your monies worth. Cheers
I bought one of these, used it well for about 10 hours and the motor burnt out. It is more of a novelty. When it worked it worked well, but didn't really last.
Never used a chain saw before. Got my mini chain saw today. I was expecting it to cut like butter. But it bounces like crazy. I tighten the chain a bit, but still bounces. Do you have to apply very firm pressure? Or, did i get a lemon? ☹️
@@gskyle4822 Hi, yes it does bounce and you need to force it down as it cuts, not so much to stall the motor, but it does not compare to a real chain saw. Ideal for pruning those slightly thicker branches without the need to get out the real beast.
I'd like to use it to build rustic furniture like tables, chairs, beds. I'd like to see if I could use it to help carve things out of a log like bowls, ships, bats, totem poles, etc. It would be a great tool to have around in camping -- maybe it could complement bear spray as added protection in bear country.
nice review , i could use this around home with all the maple trees in my yard, this will be good I am a Makita owner of too many tools so i would never use the battery that comes with it, my 5.0 amp hour battery that thing would run longer than i could hold it for, definitely gonna check it out, you can't go wrong for $55 👍
Nice one 👍 thanks for reviewing for us. 😏I must say tho ,, in the workshop , you constantly start the tool while the blade is resting on material. That's a No No
Purchased two of these. One like Makita color and other like Bosch copy. They both burnt out the motors. In Australia our timbers are much more rough and tough. The tools work for really well to begin with but with super hot summers they take their toll on the small motors. Both burnt out with white smelly electric burning smells. The burning out I believe is progressive as the motor gets noisier and grates the more you use them. They just pass a bit smoke and die. Battery tested in another tool it worked fine. I have an intelligent Makita charger and showed battery was still 90% capacity.
I got one (no battery, no oil flask) for peanuts and was able to trim long branches from a big tree that were anoying my neighbor at no time on one charge. t is quite impresive! I got hurt when I holded one branch too close to where I was about to cut and the chain tool bounched at contact of branch and touched my hand. It was a nasty skin chunk but used onion skin to cover my wound. Be very careful with this tool!!!
Makita makes different batteries. I am not certain but I think the battery you need for this saw would be a Mikita BL-1840-2. I bought this same saw and I love it.
Thanks for the review. I have been using hand saws to cut broken limbs and things for years. Now If I can find one, I'll be using it. Old soft maples tree are the worst trees. The limb break off almost every time a high wind blows. Thanks again for the info.
Marketing embellishment? Call it what it is... flat-out lying but what do you expect from Bangood. Been thinking about getting one of these so thanks for the review!
AVE has relegated his to opening boxes but he has a Bosch model which Is ridiculously priced. Yours was surprisingly useful and had more power than i would have suspected. Perfect for trimming saplings and branches up to 3" diameter. Nice buy
THANK YOU!! I purchased a Jardan mini chain saw recently and I'm watching your video for instructions. I am a senior citizen just turned 67 and a woman(YEAH ) making my life easy love work in my yard, so hope this saw will help. The one I have came with a caring case 2 batteries ,charging cord and tool to put it together, gloves and instructions. After watching your video I confident I can use this tool :)
Let me know what you think about this little mini chainsaw! Prices tend to fluctuate on Banggood so check the link bit.ly/2NnWuCe for the current price.
The most important is the mechanism, which looks sturdy..real mini chain 👍...the rest can be modded..
Very nice Video thx!
I have a crazy urge to to get one for my kids for when I’m using a slightly bigger one.
@@rallymax2 nice idea, but be aware, it can also cut fingers, arms, toes....
@@googlefuuplayad9055 thanks for the concern.
Totally agree it’s a death or injury magic wand.
If I did get it I would be right there with them. Didn’t mean to suggest they would be doing it alone unsupervised.
@@rallymax2 sure didn't thought of that too.👍cool!
After safety lesson and training your kids can be more experienced and safer than others without this knowledge.
I would have loved this device when younger, ...but chainsaw accidents happen quickly and final.
But shurely a funny real saw
Just bought a similar product (with the safety button) and came out to RUclips University.
This review & comprehensive demo are exactly what I needed to know..
Thank you.
I live in the forest and will be trimming limbs up along the paths, removing saplings & small trees and it may be great for chainsaw carving, too. Instructions discourage cutting with the tip, though.
Subscribed in Vermont
Designed for pruning, long loppers and even circular tree saws can't always be used.
It's a lifesaver for those of us who are true gardeners.
I bought one of these last fall and it's been a great tool. I expected it to last only a few cutting sessions but it has lasted way beyond that and even made it through the aftermath of the recent Texas ice storm. Lots of downed tree branches. I like it better than my Dewalt pole saw. One of the two batteries that came with mine quit charging after 6 months, but that's my only complaint so far. Thanks for the tip about using Makita batteries. Now I have an excuse to buy yet another battery charger to clutter up my workbench.
Battery life is always the weakest part of these Asian knockoff tools.
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Got mine from amazon with 2 blades,plus two batteries, and a pair of gloves for 75.dollars. and it works GREAT!!!!!
Got mine from Amazon too. I was expecting it to cut like butter. But it bounces like crazy. I tighten the chain a bit, but it still bounces. Do you have any tips? Never used a chain saw before. Do I suppose to rest the saw on the branch as close to the handle as possible and apply very firm pressure?
@@gskyle4822 yes, chainsaws are normally heavy, so with this very light tool you do need to apply some pressure. Be careful.
@@Amigatech Thx Amiga! I ve also discovered two critical issues since then. First, i shouldn't have turned the power on before i rest it against the trunk, which led to the 2nd issue where i noticed no matter how gently i press the power button, it always revves up to the highest speed and bounces back. When i forced it to stay on the wood, one of the blades actually chipped off. So, i bought a much cheaper one from Amazon. And Voila, the variable speed actually works - i can start at low RPM and let the chain of blades slowly grab onto the wood before revving it up, bouncing is reduced substantially and it actually cuts now. But this cheap version have no lock button, handle guard, and no reverse button unlike the first one i got which had all the bells and whistles, except it does NOT cut!
@@gskyle4822 Cool! Would you mind posting a link to the one with a variable speed trigger?
I got one yesterday. It has the same charger. No name red and black mini chainsaw, with a 6 inch blade. It has 21v on charger. Nice to know the makita will fit it! Great review!
We ordered one after seeing your video and it works great. We had some large branches from backyard trees that had to come down and we needed to chop them up for fire wood and it worked well. It worked great for the weed trees growing up along the fence line too. Thanks for the video. I'm sure we will take it camping to split wood as well.
Yeah it works great for camping too. Thanks for watching!
"I have no idea what this is for." Its the safety hand guard for the top of the device. You can even see it in the picture on the operations instructions manual. at 1:29.
You basically don't understand what the hand guard are mainly used for on a chainsaw. It prevents your hand sliding into the moving chains but more importantly the hand guard acts as brake to stop the chain rolling.
@@TonyWangDesign You basically didn't understand the point randy miller was making.
@@TonyWangDesign I don't think the guard on this chainsaw is connected to anything to make the chain stop rolling.
My wife gave my son and I one for Christmas 2 years ago, I almost laughed when I opened it. But I have been using it a lot lately, these things are very useful. One thing I have noticed is when used hard they overheat and shut down, since she bought 2 I just alternate between them when they start getting to hot. These things are great for trimming limbs and cutting up scraps of wood for kindling. Very handy and inexpensive to have around, using makita batteries is something I didn’t know.
Yess, yes!!! Do not buy these!!! Have bought 2 already with the second on it's way. You will have too much free time on your hands by not having to sharpen them!!! Gust saying.
Very good review, thank you for taking the time so validate manufacturers claims and highlight the safety aspects of this tool. Well glad I discovered your channel before buying. Keep up the good work you're most likely saving someone harming themselves.
Thanks for making this video. I particularly liked that you showed the exact voltage after you inspected the battery pack open. I will be buying a makita for sure.
I got one and liked it so much I bought one for a family member and one for a friend (extended family). The "advertising" on the side is hysterical, but I disengage the battery when walking or carrying for safety, because spinning blades are no joke. Unlike a gas chainsaw, once you stop cutting, you can hear what's going on around you and there is way less fatigue from vibration. My firewood looks awesome this year and is ready for the next Snowpocalypse.
Thanks for doing this video!
I have bunches of overgrown buses along the fence, and I can’t keep paying for the service every few months; this mini chainsaw popped up when I thought of looking to buy a tool to do it myself (with my problematic back) and wanted to somehow learn about its functionality.
Thanks again!
It's good. I bought the 6 inch version and am very happy with the tool. One thing though: I won't put my finger on or near the chain while the battery is plugged in. I always remove the battery first before doing so - for example, tensioning the chain. For safety....
Yeah I did the same thing. Not sure if I mentioned that in the video, but good point!
@@MakingStuff The majority of users of this item are sensible enough I think. Still, good to emphasize the point for added safety's sake. Thanks for the video review. Much appreciated.
Mate, thank you for doing this review. My Dad has wanted a mini chainsaw for a while as he is moving to the country to live on my Grandma's property. Thanks to your review I believe a mini chainsaw is worth investing in and will be buying him one for Father's day.
Also, I loved your sense of humour. As someone completely disinterested in power tools your dry wit made your video much easier to watch. I would even go so far as to say I was both informed and entertained.
Thanks!
Bought one of these and it was working well to trim up a tree in my yard. Then went to change out the chain, and had trouble getting it to maintain the tension and work properly after that. Mine also came with a pair of gloves, so that was nice.
The side cover with the nut locks the tension in place. So have that nut loose, get the tension right, then tighten up the nut.
Thanks for an informative video. I have always been taught however, that the chain should be running on any chainsaw before it is introduced to the wood. If you start it when already touching the wood, it pulls the saw forward and can be dangerous. Particularly with a bigger saw.
great point - thanks
Surprising!
You sounded sceptical at the start.
I’m a landscape gardener and interested how manoeuvrable it’d be in a dense thicket. You attacked the shrub by the gate without hassle, so I’m guessing nothing got in the way, like the safety guard or battery. 👍🏼
They come now fully assembled, a bit more powerful. I love mine. You can get them with or without a safety, I got mine without. Only because with the safety, it's much harder to operate as you have to press two buttons at once to get the blade going. I take mine everywhere. Very handy.
Thank You I ordered one of these off the computer while I was having a happy hour with myself, didn't get it yet, but today I was on RUclips & just plugged it in & you came up, thanks again I think it work great for my bushes.
Cute chainsaw. Enjoyed the review and exposure of the 'marketing embellishment'. Liked your idea about carrying it along with your mower. All you need is a holster lol
But, IMHO, a cordless pole saw is much more practical. In AZ, most bushes have thorns and some even have rattlesnakes under them. A pole saw avoids getting too close and personally injured.
Having said that, my recent Greenworks pole saw only lasted one day, before seizing up. Gotta love Amazon's return policy.
Thank you 😊. I am just a wee little girl who needed one of these so I could cook a meal over a camp fire. I only need small bits of wood. But the instructions that came with my chain saw were useless. You have helped me assemble and start it!! Yay. Now to go outside and try it out. 😊
I heat with wood, and I use a lot of small wood as well as full size logs, so this would be great for cutting sticks.
I just bought a 6 inch model. What took 5 hours with an electric 14 inch chainsaw, the time was cut in half. Best part it is lightweight. Easy to tension chain without disassembly.
Just received the mini chainsaw. Thank goodness I found you on RUclips, because the were no directions in the box . I would have been lost as how to assemble it. I haven't tried it yet, but after watching your video I'm sure it will work fine. By the way I'm a 78 year old woman with not much energy, so this looks like I can do it. ☺️ Greetings from Florida. 🌴😎🌴
Glad I could help!
I’m right with ya sister……. We can do it.
@@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531 Yeah, c'mon, ladies, let's get to it ! "Bout time they came out with something that we can easily use. TIRED TIRED TIRED of waiting on the landlord to tackle large tree limbs that fell around our property. Always wanted to get rid of those many darn limbs soon as they went down, but no, had to wait on the landlord to FINALLY call a tree removal service. Ha ! We don't have to wait for any more men now, girls !
This was the first video to give me confidence on what I just ordered from Amazon. He did exactly what I bought the saw for, and it went better than I'd expected. Thanks!
Glad I could help.
I bought one of these and I am absolutely thrilled to have it. I was able to trim a massive amount of bushes and trees branches and the battery was still going. This sure beats using loppers trying to trim branches. I know they seem to look like cheap little tools, but they do work for those smaller branches, and like you showed, you can cut through bigger branches, just take your time. Thumbs up from me.
Thanks for watching!
I did't see you use the oil, i bought one and it didn't have a manual
@@kenstockton7793 Did you use oil
I too got no instructions
i bought one this cheap battery chain saw, its cutting quite ok but the problem is its motor getting hot very fast, just after 2 cut of 4" soft wood and its stop working until cooling down. and its chain can easily getting stuck with debris that slipped into drive sprocket enclosure.
Most important thing you didn't go in to the oiler we need to know how the oiler oils cuz otherwise the chainsaw be junk after two or three uses without an oiler please explain
That would make a great piece of family camping equipment. Thank you for the video!!
You bet! Thanks for watching!
Y'know I've never thought those little chainsaws were useful for much more than violently opening boxes, I'm pleasantly surprised!
the hoof trimmer version from King Arthur's Tools will take off a LOT of old hoof and a small woman can use it.
someone been watching too much AvE :-P
@@psyotic007 yep, that one was the Bosch "EasyCut 12" (and i've since learned Bosch have a newer "Advanced cut 18" too :)
Ave 🤣😂
I bought one, with 2 batteries, and cut 2" - 3" thick for a few hours. Very handy in tight spaces.
I have the exact same model, so far its been great for trimming branches and turning them into firewood. I'm surprised at how well it works, how much abuse it will take, and how long its lasted. Finding out it will take Makita batteries was a nice surprise. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching!
Where did you buy this saw
Greatest invention since the wheel
What make and model is this?
Excellent Video. Please make sure to follow safety procedures and do not underestimate this tool. Its cute and toy like which could lead to people underestimating it's power and cutting ability.
Awesome review! My wife was just asking me if we had a small chainsaw to take camping. Now we do! Plus I usually use my Ryobi reciprocating saw for our municipal gardens. This will be much easier.
Just to clarify. We do not cut any trees at any campsite. It’s for cutting firewood that we buy for our small fire pit.
Sounds great!
I have one and I love it! With love from Hungary (from a professional gardener). :)
Привет из России ! Имею такую же пилу , 6 дюймов ! Для сада , и небольших работ -- отличный вариант !!!
I have a later version of the same 4" bar tool. It's functional in that it will get the job it was designed for done... but mine tends to bind up fairly frequently even with liberally pre-oiling the chain. More often than not, I just use my Makita 18v XCU10Z 12" chainsaw.
I’ve been wondering about this tool. Now I’m giving them for Christmas presents thanks to your review.
You enjoy chain saw hacks, right? Show us how to rig it up to an extension pole for cutting higher branches, etc?
And how long did it take to ship?
I have one at home, VERY useful!!! And low maintenance! I have lots of bamboo and this is life saving!
That thing is a little beast 💪
Well, I have no use for a mini chainsaw, but I have the Makita LI 36V 14" chainsaw and it's fantastic. I bought 2 pair of batteries and the dual charger. It has "most favored tool" status in my pole barn.
Great review. I'm gonna use around the property and out in the woods for the quad trails. Thanks. Way easier then the gas saw and quieter
Saw an ad for one today and thought it would work nice to practice woodcarving.
I bought mine from Banggood and it works fine. You have to work out how to adjust the chain tension with the small screw and undoing the side bolt a little first but its easy enough to do. OK for trimming small branches but its really useful at cutting up big cardboard boxes to pack them into a bin. Paid peanuts for it, arrived within a reasonable time frame and it works well. One trick, I lubricate the chain track with a spray can of lithium grease.
I never would have thought about using it for cardboard. Nice.
I almost returned mine before even trying it....glad I saw your vid. Thank you
Glad I could help
Finally can get my Fallout ripper, just needs a little rust and weathering.
a making stuff crossover with adam savage-tested production!
what a good review; straight to the point, concise and not too many corny jokes neither.
Don't hurt Bamboo....It would be good for smaller chainsaw carving,
or just roughing out any wood sculpture
I just got mine for Christmas. Im looking forward to using it. Thanks so much for the testing!!!
No problem!
The device I purchased was the SeeSii brand( $99.00 on Amazon) Which looks just like the one your demonstrating. It went together in the same manner, but it didn't work the same. Not at all. It cut into the branch, which was only 1/2 inch thick. It left a black streak in the groove and smokes a little then froze up. Granted the branches were green, I still expected the same results.
Sounds like the chain was installed going the wrong way
@@dylanh5056 carefully followed the directions. It was marked what went where and how. I feel that it was a dud (refurbished), but not willing to waste time on another one.
I got my dad one for Christmas. The big points for me are that it has the 18v battery that is interchangeable with all the other 18v Makita tools. Also this will be excellent for my dad who is getting older and simple yard work and cutting firewood is hard on his wrists.
@spanky Do you know if the batteries that come with it can be charged by the Makita charger?
@@noahkatz9616 I'm not super sure, but it should if it's the same voltage and comparable with a Makita battery.
Thanks for the review. Here in the UK we have access to Banggood too, although we have different rules for safety under CE. The one we can buy here has a trigger guard switch. I've bought one ...
The ones we can get here come without battery, but I have Makita 18V batts, so no problems.
Thanks for sharing
This would have been the perfect post if it contained a link to said chainsaw
You could give that thing a substantial bit more battery duration if you replaced the lithium batteries with some higher capacity ones. Depending on where you buy them you can get 3400 mA/hr 18650's for €3 a piece, and often even cheaper if you find a good deal on them, so just €15 to more then double the battery capacity.
this would be a great tool for collecting debts
I'd pay and I don't even owe you anything
Excellent review and detection of fraud on the battery claim.
Cut off their Weiner
@@Glitched-101 It is incorrect to capitalize "weiner."
@@guyrabinowitz sorry 😣
Thanks for the review, I have seen them advertised but never pursued them for lack of faith in most imported tools.
I see they updated the voltage on the actual listing. They should have just called it 18V instead of 21V though. And they should fix that 2,000 mah capacity thing. In your video you clearly show that it's a 1,500mah pack, not 2,000. And I'd be really surprised if those "1,500s" were really that.
There's a lot of reviewers here on RUclips that would have taken one look at that Tiny Chainsaw and the price tag and they would have written it off as a piece of junk that you found in a cereal box. they would have laughed and complained with every cut they made talking about how it cant cut worth a damn. I appreciate that you were willing to meet the tool where it is and for what it is and give it a fair review regardless of the price tag or the ridiculously small size. you gave it a fair chance and I respect that.
Five stars
Thank you!
Thank you for this very detailed presentation. I very much like the disassembly of the battery -- and the demonstration that the saw functions with a Makita 18volt battery ( I have 7 ). A question. In the past, Makita offered a mini-chainsaw. Did they discontinue the saw due to injuries? A one-handed chainsaw presents an opportunity for an emergency room adventure.
You demonstrated this saw a year ago. Does it still function? Does the company still offer the saw? I will buy if you respond ( and give you the commission, if any ). Thank you.
I have a similar Mini Saw and An Highly Impressed with it!!
Looks good, just leave the battery disconnected when not in use.
This is a perfect tool for me . Thank you for such a great video Demonstration the principles of Assembly of the saw itself . You make it simple !
Demonstrating the Varieties of wood , widths, diameters , and the resulting rough grain. application of the blade assenbly without a safety shut-off ❗ Safety concerned me until You pointed out"The Auto Stop " when the trigger is released. That built my confidence right back up !
You are terrific . I'll be watching soon !
Just , let me get one and put it in
My "Big Girl Tool Box" as I call it .
I have plenty of work for it to do .
SAFETY NOTE: the "blade" can slide SIDEWAYS in various conditions (especially when the chain is dull) so be very careful with holding a piece by hand. If I'm not mistaken there are gloves on the market that are designed for saw protection, though i am not sure how well they would work with this as the method used to stop the chain is by clogging the chainsaw clutch with fiber. If anyone has this, chainsaw protection, and is willing to check this (not wearing it during test of course) i'm very curious if saw protection works for this as well.
That being said, i hope everyone has a great day and enjoys their tools :)
In place of a human finger, our shop teacher always used a hot dog to demonstrate what could happen if you stuck your finger where it didn't belong (a rather graphic and pointed lesson I might add!). 👍 Of course, that was back in the day before there were blade-brake features like some saws/tools have these days! 🤣
Very nice unit. Thanks for cutting the bigger logs, I needed to see that. Works well. 👍🙂
Sounds like a great little chain saw and so cheap. I’ve got a makita battery chain saw already but being able to use a small chainsaw one handed for lighter jobs, like pruning, is very useful. So I’ve purchased one. Thanks for the review.
Glad I could help, thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for your video. I bought one of these a couple of days ago, but the instructions were not clear. Really appreciate the demonstrations.
Glad I could help!
I have been eyeing these chainsaws and so glad I saw your review. I'm actually one handed & hate having to continually ask for help with firewood or tree limbs around my property. Tho I have a feeling when I get one my dad or brother's just gunna steal it 😂
You know when you have good tools you should really keep them locked up in a gun safe for that reason.
Just got mine in today, put together and charging. Ready to put it to work tomorrow.
Well, how did it go?
@@polarbearsrus6980 It cut very well. About 5 minutes into using it, the chain popped off. The instructions were very vague on how tight it should be, so I probably didn't tighten it enough.
@@texastwostepper2140 Thanks!
I have a similar one, but it lacks the guard shield. It came with 2 batteries and a charger. They weird thing is that so many of them cost almost as much as the unit to replace a battery or get a charger with a battery. That said, I used mine immediately for cutting up fallen branches from a red oak tree so they would go into my totter. It worked like a charm and since I have rheumatoid arthritis, this is a world of help, unlike having to use my larger chain saw. I didn't want something that just took up space in my garage shelfs like my heavier chain saw and this little unit fit that bill quite nicely. Not sure how long a chain will last or the unit itself, but already it has saved me a lot of headache in removing limbs or trimming those shoots from my large holly shrubs.
-be sure to oil your chain plentiful. More is better than little.
Very informative. This chainsaw is exactly what I am looking for. Thanks so much for making this video.
Glad it was helpful!
I agree very much with your positive review. I bought one of those from Banggood a few days ago, and it has surpassed my expectations. I felled a few small dead trees (trunks up to 100mm) and cut a lot of dead branches in no time.
I was glad to see in your video that it can indeed take Makita batteries, and vica-versa of course, because that means that the bigger batteries with longer run-times can be used too, and they are readily available. It seems that that 48Vf moniker is a rating of some sort, not a voltage indicator. Mine has 88Vf, and there are others with different numbers, but they are all 18V or 21V.
That 48Vf is meant to mislead you into believing it is a 48 volt system. It's just some assigned letters and numbers. Buyer Beware! THANKS for clearing up the actual battery content and capacity.
thank you for showing me the strength of it. what is the make of it and wattage please. I'm 76 years and disabled female and know nothing about DIY, so that did help me 😃a long way. God Bless you. x
Check the link in the description.
I like the end of the video.
Thanks for the review. I'm not a fan of unbranded tools but sometimes I only use certain tools 1 or 2 times a year so there's no point buying more exepensive tools just to be sitting on the shelf all year long.
Latelly I have been looking for this type of saw but tought that 50/60 bucks was too good to be true but to be honest I think it's perfect for the job. Well at least for me that will use it 1 or 2 times a year for small stuff.
I was afraid when you mentioned " if your a hunter" thought youd say ya can cut up your Moose too" 😂
Thanks for watching!
LOL!!!
@@MakingStuff can you tell me what the kerf width is?
Excellent review covering all aspects of the product. Very well done.
Thanks for watching
Looks like a toy !! I was blown away at the performance and capability,, Definitely, on my got to get list !! Awesome tool review, thanks for posting !!
Thanks for watching!
Exactly what i want to know, really detail , straight to the point review, thanks.
That was one great video, I would like to know the longevity, but that's gonna take time, so let us know when you have to throw it in the bin and whether you got your monies worth. Cheers
I've used it about 5 times and even dropped it on the concrete floor. Still going strong, no problems.
I bought one of these, used it well for about 10 hours and the motor burnt out. It is more of a novelty. When it worked it worked well, but didn't really last.
@@panayiotispanayides2141 Many thanks. Cheers
Never used a chain saw before. Got my mini chain saw today. I was expecting it to cut like butter. But it bounces like crazy. I tighten the chain a bit, but still bounces. Do you have to apply very firm pressure? Or, did i get a lemon? ☹️
@@gskyle4822 Hi, yes it does bounce and you need to force it down as it cuts, not so much to stall the motor, but it does not compare to a real chain saw. Ideal for pruning those slightly thicker branches without the need to get out the real beast.
I'd like to use it to build rustic furniture like tables, chairs, beds. I'd like to see if I could use it to help carve things out of a log like bowls, ships, bats, totem poles, etc. It would be a great tool to have around in camping -- maybe it could complement bear spray as added protection in bear country.
Your orchard and municipal gardens are now very beautiful thanks to useful china saw! I must have one.
Nice comprehesive review. Wanting one to cut branches on the trail while riding horses.
nice review , i could use this around home with all the maple trees in my yard, this will be good I am a Makita owner of too many tools so i would never use the battery that comes with it, my 5.0 amp hour battery that thing would run longer than i could hold it for, definitely gonna check it out, you can't go wrong for $55 👍
Thanks for watching!
Yes you can. You should meet SallySue at the DewDropInn at about 2 am.
How do I buy one ?.
Excellent description. Now I’m going to buy one 👍🏼
Nice one 👍 thanks for reviewing for us.
😏I must say tho ,, in the workshop , you constantly start the tool while the blade is resting on material. That's a No No
Thanks for watching!
Purchased two of these. One like Makita color and other like Bosch copy. They both burnt out the motors. In Australia our timbers are much more rough and tough. The tools work for really well to begin with but with super hot summers they take their toll on the small motors. Both burnt out with white smelly electric burning smells. The burning out I believe is progressive as the motor gets noisier and grates the more you use them. They just pass a bit smoke and die. Battery tested in another tool it worked fine. I have an intelligent Makita charger and showed battery was still 90% capacity.
I got one (no battery, no oil flask) for peanuts and was able to trim long branches from a big tree that were anoying my neighbor at no time on one charge. t is quite impresive! I got hurt when I holded one branch too close to where I was about to cut and the chain tool bounched at contact of branch and touched my hand. It was a nasty skin chunk but used onion skin to cover my wound. Be very careful with this tool!!!
onion skin? What does that do to a wound?
@@BluuurghAg9 It stops bleeding and covers wound if you have no band aid :D
Makita makes different batteries. I am not certain but I think the battery you need for this saw would be a Mikita BL-1840-2. I bought this same saw and I love it.
I was impressed by the way he pruned the bushes
after eating the Spinach.
thanks for making a real world product testing video and actually testing t the way it should be properly tested
Glad you liked it!
Great for cutting live Christmas trees!!!!
hi E K...
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dont cut christmas tree in december...
better leave pretty tree alone growwing on the ground
best i ever had
Thanks for the review. I have been using hand saws to cut broken limbs and things for years. Now If I can find one, I'll be using it. Old soft maples tree are the worst trees. The limb break off almost every time a high wind blows. Thanks again for the info.
Thanks for watching!
Mexican Cartel Christmas wish list😎
I heard Hector Salamanca got one for all his employees.
Im buying whatever tools the mexican cartels use bc Im a badass homeowner.
Very useful video. I wanted to see how well these actually worked and u showed me. Thx.
Glad it was helpful!
Marketing embellishment? Call it what it is... flat-out lying but what do you expect from Bangood. Been thinking about getting one of these so thanks for the review!
Excellent review and thank you for taking the time to make this video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
it would be great for field dressing and quartering a moose, elk or deer, just use cooking oil for chain lube
You in your garage: 🪚 🩸🍖🩸 🪓🍖🩸 🔪
Your neighbours: 😬
Thanks for an informative review. I appreciate your thoroughness.
AVE has relegated his to opening boxes but he has a Bosch model which Is ridiculously priced.
Yours was surprisingly useful and had more power than i would have suspected. Perfect for trimming saplings and branches up to 3" diameter. Nice buy
Yeah, but it's a tiny chainsaw and fun to use. You can't put a price on fun; plus, I got it as a present, so it was FREE!
Good on ya mate, excelente review. Thanks from Sydney. Cheers.
No problem 👍