Can this chop small branches (1/4-1/2" that a regular chainsaw could not handle) into manageable size for green waste bags?
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It will cut the small stuff all day long (if you have a extra battery), but not efficiently. At ~1/4" and green flexible stuff tends to get hung up in the cutter head between the chain and the housing. The material is sometimes so flexible that it gets pulled it to the head rather than cut. While it is pretty easy to clear/clean this stuff out it does slow you down. I love this tool. Once you get started there may not be a small tree or brush left in your yard, or the neighbors! PS; get a better oil can than supplied and a 2X or larger battery is great for larger jobs.
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Yes. I use mine to trim such branches (on trees and bushes) that are too thick for an electric trimmer.
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My husband was able to cut branches of 2 inches in diameter with no problem. Any larger may take more than a few tries. The only drawback is the weight of the appliance itself. You just can't hold it in an upward position for long, because, with the greatest part of the weight being at the very end, it's stress-weight is on YOUR end.
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No, I don't think it would work well for that. I used it on pinecones and small branches and it worked well. I use my lawnmower with bag (Greenworks as well) to collect and mulch leaves.
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It does not have an easy start that I know of. I really do not recommend this chainsaw it is terribly underpowered if stalls on even the softest wood, the 18 blade is just for show, I doubt it would handle a 14" blade
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It will cut dry branches up to 3/4 ", fresh ones to 1/2". You have to hold branch so blade doesn't bind which makes this a 2 hand operation. It's fine for dry wood like plywood sheets but not a real outdoor unit. Jack Schmidt
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Absolutely, just put a pruning blade in it. I do it all the time on my farm. Goes through small limbs easily
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Yes, it can be used to rip small jobs. Just keep a steady cutting feed to avoid burning. High volume Jobs and ripping extremely hard woods should be done with a rip blade...
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I have cut 5" diameter branches, but the saw is so sharp that you can cut most any size. Just remember you need enough room for the blade to move back and forth. The bigger the branch is the longer it takes because you have to make short strokes.
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This chipper works well for small branches, but if you are going to put cardboard through it you would have to flatten and divide the box to fit, and feed each piece one by one. It will shred them, but the by-hand prep work might take a while.
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I am not sure. I have had great success cutting branches as large as my thumb & those about an inch- with ease.
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i have cut oak limbs about 6" in diameter. it is a work out for it, but it will do it. the machine is alittle under powered for anything over 3". but for the money it is a pretty good machine.
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I think you can, but this may be more than you need for a single yard project. There are cheap non sliding 10' chop saws that may not be much more heavy.
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is not a pruner or a trimmer, more like a chaisaw(small). is defenetelly helpfull with thick branches, 1" un up.
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Certainly. Be sure you get the right blade for the job based on the material the pipe is made of. Please recognize that is is small in size and the design is a bit more limited than a full size hack saw. However, the size makes it great for jobs where a full size saw is too big. And it is a great size to have a convenient hack saw capability with you in a smaller set of tools.
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Not likely. It needs rigid resistance like any other saw. Not great for chopping anything that's already on the ground either. I've sawed down trees that were 8 inches across and hundreds and hundreds of dead branches off of trees. That's what this is designed for.
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Up to 4" but it is sure a desirable tool for branches up to 4" when the branches are on the ground. I can't lift the saw up because of weight and I'm aged. I sure enjoy it for branches that won't fit in the lawn waste. I really like it.
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I had to look up images of the summer sweet before I could answer this question.From the pictures it appears that you should have no problems. I have used this saw to cut down over 2" thick branches.