Black & Decker CCS818 18-Volt Cordless Electric Chain Saw
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Black & Decker CCS818 18-Volt Cordless Electric Chain Saw
Customer Review: Convenient small chain saw, but cuts slowly
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this chain saw so I could cut downed timber in the National Forest while car camping, and I think it's going to work perfectly for that. Compared to gas chain saws, this model is smaller and easier to transport. It's also a lot quieter. I didn't want the hassle of bringing gas and oil for a gas-powered saw and then having to drain it, all for a half hour's cutting.
Instructions for installing the chain weren't the best I've seen, but after examining the chain carefully, I managed to get it installed going the right direction. The tool necessary to install the chain came provided, and stores clipped to the saw so you always have it with you, which is convenient.
I believe you have to remove the cover to adjust the tension on the bar, which is a bit of a pain. I have used other electric chain saws where this adjustment could be done without removing the cover at all.
As with all chain saws, this unit requires the use of bar chain oil. The reservoir for it has translucent walls which make it easy to gauge the level of oil in the reservoir. However, the unit is not self-lubricating. You have to remember to press the rubber thumb bulb occasionally to keep the bar oiled. I often forget. I wish this were automatic like on my electric pole saw.
This saw works on the standard Black and Decker 18 volt batteries. I already had another for my cordless drill, so now I have two batteries I can take camping with the saw.
The saw feels pretty solid.
This saw does cut, but significantly more slowly than my electric pole saw. If I'm working on something in my yard in reach of my extension cord, I'll probably use my corded pole saw. This cordless Black and Decker just doesn't have the power to really rip through stuff quickly. But especially if you are cutting lengths correctly with a fulcrum underneath so the tree doesn't bind, this saw will steadily cut through a log. The weight of the battery is toward the back, though, so you have to apply a bit more pressure with your hands.
Another reviewer said you could fell and cut an 8-inch tree on one battery with this saw, and I guess that's about right. You'll know when your battery's done because it'll just lose the power to cut through the wood and the chain will stop moving if there's any friction on it.
I still think this will work for camping purposes. I'm not felling trees, just cutting what's already fallen down. This'll beat cutting all that wood with my folding hand saw. I'll definitely bring both of the batteries I have for it, though.
Customer Review: Cordless Chain Saw
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this chain saw to be very good with small job pruning of trees and shrubs around the house. Also, it is very convenient to use with my interchangeable 18v battery that I have with all my other B&D Tools (hedgers & blower).Customer Review: Cordless Chainsaw
Summary: 1 Stars
The chainsaw worked weel the first time I used it. The main thing to remember is that the 8 inch length of the saw is very short and is really only good for pruning small brances, not for cutting down trees or large logs for firewood.Customer Review: Cordless Chainsaw
Summary: 4 Stars
It is quite handy. Great in places where there is no electric power. It is nice not having to inhale gas smell from using gas chain sawa. Feels much safer to use compared to gas chain saw. One has to keep spare batteries, if one wants to use this for more than 1 hour. I lost one of the two bolts that hold the chain assembly together and finding it difficult to get the replacement.Customer Review: Cordless Chainsaw-Great Tool
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the perfect tool for women! My sister and I are clearing trails on our farm to ride our horses, and this is perfect. It is lightweight, easy to handle, but does an amazing job cutting through trees as large as 6"-8" in diameter. We highly recommend it!