still like my chainsaw for cutting
589200
works well ......... still like my chainsaw for cutting foam
2158246
I bought this saw as a first time chainsaw owner after I purchased 5 acres of forest.  I needed a saw to clear a driveway, etc on the dense forest.

This saw has been incredible.  I have put it through days of relentless cutting, at the hands of an inexperienced user, and it has come out on top!  I have cut pine, live oak, and lots of other southern trees, have run it though 6 or so tanks of fuel, and have done pretty much nothing to maintain it.  After a day of work, it wipe it down, try and scrape off any junk that has accumulated inside, and make sure the chain is tight.  Then it put it away, ready to go for the next day of work.

It starts easily and reliably, hot or cold.  It cuts (i haven't sharpened the chain and it doesn't seem to need sharpening yet.  Either way, I got a spare chain that I can swap on if needed).

It cuts extremely well, even for trees that should be too large for this size bar.

I would buy this again in a heartbeat.  I would recommend this to ANY friend looking to buy a chainsaw, hands down.
2416044
I have a Cutco set of knives and yet this is still one of my go-to knives.
2327297
I was surprised at how much cutting power this small chainsaw has.  I have used it to take down and cut up some fairly large limbs without any problems.  So far, I am very pleased with this saw.
1004764
The chain wouldn't stay on this. Greenworks sent me a new one,and I absolutely love it. I used corded electrics before this,but  this is the only chain saw I will ever use again. It really cuts fast and well. The portability is an A+++ pro. No cons. I have the 4.0ah battery,and it lasts over an hour with non stop cutting-I'm old-I have to stop after an hour and rest for a week.
4225153
I have a small gas chain saw I really like, but wanted something for trimming where that isn't practical.  There are some things I like about this saw, but it's not perfect.  My regular chain saw is the smallest available, a 14" Stihl Easy Start (and it does start easily).  I like it very much, but wanted something even lighter with quick on and off for trimming where I have to move cut branches out of the way before making the next cut which requires me putting the saw down.  I don't like to leave the gas saw running while I wrestle with the branches, but don't want to restart it every time either.  This little saw is great for that.  As soon as you let go of the trigger, the saw stops and all it takes to start it again is pushing the control button and the trigger again.  Yesterday I was able to cut up a previously felled cedar into manageable pieces that I could easily dispose of.

I already had  bar and chain oil on hand and the reservoir holds a decent amount so you don't have to refill it often.  There's a  window to allow you to see how much you have left before starting a new project.  The short bar helps with control in tight situations and the saw is relatively light weight.  It's a bit heavier than I expected though and much of the weight is in the back due to the battery.  This causes the balance to be uneven so you have to work harder than you'd think to get good purchase on what you're cutting.  As a result it takes longer to get through the wood.  Sawing through the cedar trunk which was about 4" thick took a good 2 minutes where the Stihl would have finished it off in seconds.  At first I thought there was something wrong with the chain, but then determined it was because I wasn't pressing down hard enough to make any headway.  Even when I did that, it still took noticeably longer to get through each cut.  Initially the bar just jumped around until I got a firmer grip and pushed hard.  Depending on the location of what you're cutting, that may not be easy.  In my case I was cutting rather high for me as the tree trunk was leaning on a 4' fence and I had to reach up and over to cut off the protruding end.

I was happy to complete the project and the saw did the job, but after using the Stihl, I did have the feeling I was cutting with a toy.  Since the stop/start is so easy, though, and the saw was useful at getting off the many awkward branches safely, I will use it again for other such projects.

One other thing that bothered me a bit was that I bought both this and the hedge trimmer of the same brand that uses the same battery and charger.  One of the batteries fit in the charger I unpacked first just fine and began taking a charge right away, but the other didn't.  I unpacked the other charger into which it fit better, but the second charger was marked as being for a 21 volt battery rather than 18 volt, even though both batteries are marked 18 volt and look identical.  I'd hoped to use just one charger and be able to interchange the batteries so I'd have the advantage of a second battery ready for longer projects with whichever tool I was using.  It doesn't look like that's going to work out as one of the batteries doesn't snap into this unit tightly.  Since I unpacked both tools together I don't know which battery and charger came with which, but both tools indicate those accessories are identical.  Hummm.  I'm assuming this is a quality control issue and doesn't give me much comfort about ordering an additional battery.

Bottom line, I can and will use the saw for trimming, but I'm not entirely satisfied and it will never replace a gas saw of quality for larger projects.
4112506
I bought these blades along with the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/DEWALT-DWE305-12-Amp-Corded-Reciprocating-Saw/dp/B00N5FLVM8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">DEWALT DWE305 12 Amp Corded Reciprocating Saw</a>&nbsp;to cut up chain link rails and posts I removed from my property. Outside of digging up the posts, the most physically draining part was trying to cut up the metal with a hacksaw into manageable pieces to throw away. With this blade and saw combo I was able to cut up the metal in seconds vs minutes which saved me A LOT of time and effort.

The size of the blades were great for my application cutting up 2" pipe and it cut smoothly and quickly. My only "complaint" is that I felt that it dulled before I would have expected. To put it in perspective, I cut up 70ft of chain link fence (railing and posts) and it took 2 blades. That may be good or bad, not sure. Since I only have experience with hacksaw blades and comparing these blades to my experience with hacksaw blades durability I gave this product 5 stars.
2417502
It's a great saw that I've been using for over 2 years now. I've cut a lot of trees and firewood with it. Previously, I have used quite a few chainsaws including gas-powered models from Stihl and Husqvarna (395XP with a 30" bar). I really disliked the noise, fumes, and starting of gas saws and began experimenting with electric alternatives. I had a 18v Ryobi cordless that came with a Ryobi tool kit and that was like watching paint dry, only slower.

I purchased a Makita 5012B Commercial Grade 11.5 amp plug-in saw back in 2009 and that was impressive, albeit small, but it didn't have an automatic oiler and it was limited by the 100 foot (~30.5m) range from an electrical receptacle.

Enter the GreenWorks 20312 DigiPro G-MAX 40V, it impressed me from day one while cutting through some 20"+ diameter swamp maple. Since then, I have cut red oak, white ash, black locust, etc and it always gets the job done. I think that the largest diameter tree that I have cut with it was a 22" diameter ash tree and it worked reasonably well.

Regarding the design, it's pretty good overall but there is one flaw that I can't believe made it into production: the plastic gears on the chain-tensioner knob. The gear that it mates with is metal and that combination eventually chews up the knob teeth. Those knob teeth should have either been solid metal or reinforced with metal, at the very least a durable composite plastic would have been better. I have yet to get a replacement knob as there are few places that sell them and the best deal so far has been for $3 for the part plus $10 in shipping; it would be great if Amazon carried the replacement knob or Greenworks made them more readily available elsewhere. This would be a good entrepreneurial project for someone, redesign the knob so that it is sturdy and then sell it for a premium; I would happily pay $20-30 for a knob that will last.

I think that putting a better chain and bar on this saw would also improve its performance, but I haven't tried that yet.

My only other issue with the saw is the battery technology. I use the batteries for a mower and trimmer as well and own four of 4aH versions. For longevity, the batteries should never be run until the equipment stops working; doing so will degrade the performance and life of the battery. If the charge time was cut in half, then I would be perfectly happy with the batteries.

Given all of the above, one might say that I should try the 80v version. Well, as of tomorrow I plan on doing just that. I have owned the 80v snow thrower for 2 winters now and like the battery improvements. I got a Gold Box Deal on the 80v saw and a battery so I'll see how improved it is and write a review for that after putting it through the paces.
1407628
I had a bit of trouble putting it together, but, after this, it has been a great chainsaw.  I use it in my yard to cut pretty good size logs so that they can be split and put into my wood stove.  I would recommend this chainsaw.
3982544
I like this little chainsaw.  I find it easier to use, safer, and less intimidating than my big regular chainsaw.
2785759
I have been preparing for social unrest, and know that the cheap wire saws are crap. This has an actual piece of cutting chain. Only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that the cheap nylon straps seem like they are going to break any day. I have used it on 4 camping trips in the last few months, and I have used it to help cut down a standing tree.
3628634
It does a fairly good job for a battery operated chain saw. Wish it had come with a second battery.
2805828
Great chainsaw! I've been slowly thinning out some trees for my parents and it has started Every time and has been working well. I feel it's a pretty good for the value!
1864138
I had to actually stop the saw and look to see that I was actually cutting the block of Myrtlewood during the first cut. Seven months later, the blade is nearly as buttery in its cuts as it was that first day.
The cut is accurate and the runout is essentially undetectable. If I hit a nail, I'd definitely buy the blade again.
Update, 8.1.16: Blade has dulled substantially for no real reason, as it doesn't get that much use. So, maybe two stars for longevity.
2032655
I bought a second chain so I could switch chains and continue cutting all day.
4970031
Great saw. I've owned it for a couple of years and I've put some hours on it processing firewood and clearing our yard. Out of the box it runs a bit lean, but certainly workable. It is really annoying that I can't adjust the carb on my own damn saw, but that isn't Husky's fault (EPA regs, I believe). The local dealer tuned the carb for free when I bought a new chain and it runs perfectly now. If I need a carb tool, I'll have someone fabricate it, but it hasn't needed an adjustment since then. The air filter really does stay amazingly cleaner than the previous (older Stihl) saw I owned. The size is a good balance between having enough bar (and power) to get through some tough, medium sized trees and still being fairly light to use all afternoon. Tough to go wrong with Husky or Stihl, even in their homeowner class saws.
795663
I bought this machete off of Amazon after watching a friends machete make quick work of what was taking me hours to do with my clippers and chain saw.  Reviews of the machete were good (saw a side by side comparison with the Gerber Bear Grylls machete, this knife was the clear winner).  The machete is solid, and can cut through trees like an axe would.  Mine needed a good sharpening when I received it, but the kit includes both a diamond whetstone and a flint fire stick.  The four star rating comes from the sheath, which because of the design of the blade will inevitably split the seams and leave just the rivets holding the knife.  The other thing I have seen is that thinner, longer blades work better with the smaller things such as saw briars, as this machete is about too brute to make the fast whip cut.  This became vident when working alongside land surveyors.  They didn't like this machete when working with the small brush, but we're wowed by how it handled bigger trees