Mellif Cordless Power Chainsaw Compatible with DeWalt 20V MAX Battery (Tool Only) 6-Inch Hand-held Mini Pruning Saw with Brushless Motor & Replacement Chain for Wood Cutting | Tree Trimming | Camping

So I've been back and forth on the usefulness of these mini saws until now... but after watching an actual arborist use the little 4in Stihl up in a tree I finally understood what these were actually for.First off... don't worry about bar oil, the chain speed and actual on time is literally just enough to get the bar warm... if your bar is getting hot enough that you can't touch it, it needs oiling. I simply sprayed mine with garage door lubricant that forms a dry film on the metal to metal surfaces and I literally just spray it off with WD40 and blast it with compressed air when I'm done.So... is this thing worth owning? Absolutely. Is it comparable to the actual Dewalt 8in mini saw? Nope... not even close... but there's a catch. The name brand dewalt requires two hands, and it weighs about 5lb without the battery, this thing weighs less than 3lbs with a battery. This is an actual "one handed" chainsaw.When I am up in a tree, this thing is now my go to for my undercuts on 3-6in limbs. Previously I used my handsaw for this task. This little saw doesn't cut as cleanly as an actual arborist pruning hand saw, but for chunking down branches and or limbing 2-3in branches this saw is AWESOME for the money... I got two of them at $30 per unit. It even comes with a case.Now... chainsaws are dangerous... this one is no different. It lacks any and all of the normal safety features you'd find on a saw made for the US market... The tool itself is absolutely fine, but it's not got any of the normal idiot proofing to keep you from really hurting yourself. All normal chainsaw rules apply to this... do not use the top of nose of the saw for anything or you'll quickly find out what a kickback is. YouTube is your friend here, just look up what a kickback is... If you use this saw properly, it's no worse than any other chainsaw.BTW if you don't have the Dewalt loppers... just get them. $120 for the tool only. I have those and smaller knock off. Both are excellent, but the Dewalt sheers are literally insane. This saw is what fills the gap between the dewalt sheers and my normal chainsaws.If you're looking for a basic around the house chainsaw, you can't beat these things for the money unless you want a plug in unit.The quality is totally acceptable for the base tool, and chains are only about $4 a piece... So don't bother sharpening them. 8in and 4in Chinese mini saw bars and chains should fit this unit just fine as well... and I've got a strong feeling a 4in bar and chain would scream on this unit. I'm also going to fashion some spikes to the plate where the "saw dogs" usually are on a full sized saw... that should dramatically help with the cut quality and eliminate the chatter. It's not got enough power for dogging through things, and if you try and shove it through you'll just burn out the motor... Let the tool do the work folks and it should hold up just fine.Last thing... chain tension. If you run the chain too tight, you'll just burn the saw up... you literally want the chain just tight enough to keep it on the bar. If you over tighten it, you'll wear the bar and burn up the motor. Chainsaws aren't supposed to be tight, if you pull down on the chain on the middle of the bottom of the bar, it should have enough slack to see the inner teeth of the chain.

This thing has made my yard maintenance so much easier. No more sawing back and forth with a manual wood saw or not being able to clip a small branch off with shears. This thing takes DeWalt batteries and makes light work of all of our tree/bush maintenance.it's very powerful for such a small chainsaw. Nice sharp blades and even comes with a spare. Great value and time saver. Highly recommend this product.

I must say this saw can cut! It is reasonably priced and does a great job around the house. It comes in a handy tough plastic carrying case. It does not have a oil reservoir. Although, you should use bar and chain oil on it to keep it lubricated. You can keep some in an oil can or squeeze bottle near by. It does not have a battery level either so be careful to not run your dewalt battery down to empty as you may kill the battery. The safety knob needs to pressed in before pulling the trigger to activate the chainsaw. Once the trigger is pulled, the safety knob can then be released and the trigger will remain squeezed until you let go. It comes with two chains. One on the saw, and one in a bag. Also, I was able to insert two 5Ah dewalt batteries inside the carrying case with ease and close the top. This is very convenient for traveling and carrying to your designated spot. I recommend this 20v chainsaw to anyone needing to cut small trees or limbs. No gas needed!

The DeWalt batteries it takes really last a long time. The switch acts up once in awhile and so sometimes hesitates or keeps running after letting off but tapping the safety button does the trick. No mention of oiling the chain in the instructions but I do so anyway with an oil can and chain oil. The chip exit is very small for safety reasons but didn't get clogged up very often. The tab that secures the chain guard locks down so tightly that you need a blade to release it so a slight design change would help there. It does seem doubtful that tools of this sort are going to last a long time but if they don't you are not out too much money. Comes with a case and second chain. Be extra careful though when cutting thin branches as it can grab and shutter but cuts smoothly on larger limbs. I used it all day and was quite impressed.