How good is the chain oil feature? The saws i've had always leak when not in use.
1043588
It leaks a lot! I ended up getting a winter boot tray (with a lip) and placed the saw in that.
1043589
The wise thing is to accept that it leaks. This chain saw is my favorite. All my chain saws leak. But my Husqvarna cuts real well. Enjoy yours.
42686
A chain saw repair guy told my a little secret. After you use the saw, crack open the chain oil cap to relieve the pressure. Then tighten it back up. It cuts down considerably on the amount of oil that continues to come out of the saw and gets all over the back of my truck.
1353148
I use standard generic chain saw oil with no problem and I have never drained it out. I have never had any oil dripping as a result. Love my Makita!
1547642
No it does not use oil like a chain saw. You need to spray the chain and bar with WD-40.
1819987
I used the oil which came with the saw i dont buy oil yet. But the manual said that you can used any oil with the saw
1029862
I haven't noticed a problem while cutting, but if I don't leave it upright the oil drains out. (Slowly, over a week.) I can't complain, however; my two gas saws throw oil everywhere, so I end up using less oil with the Makita.
1250836
my saw uses 1 tank gas to 1 tank oil every time and it never stops dripping until oil tank is empty; but the saw is great
348040
mine had a new chain, not sure about the warranty, but the oil button and a crack and they sent me a new button cap, so I would buy another, if I needed one...this is a great little saw if you need to climb a tree and cut branches.
1962256
I don't know the answer to that but I strongly recommended in past against purchase of this tool. The oil supply channel does plug readily and is not possible to keep clean. Because of this, the saw "eats" chains. Makita has not acknowledged or fixed this problem. See other comments on this issue. I have gone back to using my gas driven saw - easy to keep oil flowing with routine cleaning for optimum chain protection.
48677
I have not had trouble oiling the chain. I just put oil in the reservoir and on occasions squirt some directly on the chain. This is a great piece of equipment.
1250835
mine uses a fair amount of chain oil, it does drip a little bit after use I think that is normal. if it doesn't put a lot of oil on the chain the chain will wear out faster.
933745
This seems to be a common problem. I don't think my oiler works at all and the saw is pretty much brand new. I've resorted to using a squirt bottle with oil and do it manually. If anyone knows of a real fix, as in how to take the thing apart and fix the oiler, please share it.
1650093
ive been using husqvarna . i bought a husqvarna 240 gas saw and i used that because of the guarante. ( by the way dont buy the 240 or 235 models i found out there realy poulans and have carb problems and the oil runs out before the gas does. if your not paying attention the bar and chain will get damaged. there very hard to start husqv bought poulan out. } chainsaw oil has an addative to make it hold to the bar and chain better. a cheap offbrand oil may not have as much so could damage your bar and chain. poulan seems to be good but irealy think husq v is the best. but it is double the price.. good luck...jj ive been using husqvarna . i bought a husqvarna 240 gas saw and i used that because of the guarante. ( by the way dont buy the 240 or 235 models i found out there realy poulans and have carb problems and the oil runs out before the gas does. if your not paying attention the bar and chain will get damaged. there very hard to start husqv bought poulan out. } chainsaw oil has an addative to make it hold to the bar and chain better. a cheap offbrand oil may not have as much so could damage your bar and chain. poulan seems to be good but irealy think husq v is the best. but it is double the... » Read More ive been using husqvarna . i bought a husqvarna 240 gas saw and i used that because of the guarante. ( by the way dont buy the 240 or 235 models i found out there realy poulans and have carb problems and the oil runs out before the gas does. if your not paying attention the bar and chain will get damaged. there very hard to start husqv bought poulan out. } chainsaw oil has an addative to make it hold to the bar and chain better. a cheap offbrand oil may not have as much so could damage your bar and chain. poulan seems to be good but irealy think husq v is the best. but it is double the price.. good luck...jj « Show Less
308163
This chainsaw has an automatic oiler meaning it oils the chain all the time the chain is moving. People confuse the oil dripping off of the chain for an oil leak because the find oil on the bottom of the case. If one doesn't like this mess a good wiping of the chain after use will solve this.
2029400
The saw works like a charm. I especially like the chain oiler. Although it is manually operated, it works great. It ran like a champ, and was just as good as a gas powered saw. I cut the limbs and part of the tree down in good time. I like it, it was lighter, and easier for me to use, as my hands are getting worse by the day.
880118
No chain oil in the box. Buy a quart yourself and it will last for many hours of wood cutting. If you want to keep the chain sharp I also recommend you purchase a 5/32" round file (and a file holder) from a mower/saw/hardware shop and follow the simple directions.
1832430
I have been very impressed with this chain saw, I have used other electric chain saws, and they are just toys compared to this one. It is very sturdily made. I have had no problems with the automatic oiler. I have used this saw for a total of 8 hours, cutting down and cutting up trees 8-12 inches in diameter. The only difficulty that I had, was that, if you don't tighten the chain fairly frequently, it will jump off the bar.Over all a great saw!!Rod