I had a 20' oak tree fall in my yard. I was able to totally cut it up with a 6.0 battery that I already had. The trunk was 14" in diameter and this saw cut through with no hesitation. I was impressed.

My electric chainsaw broke, and I have a bad back, so even though this is battery operated which I wanted because I have the batteries already for other black and decker products"¦ The chainsaw itself was not heavy"¦ I do have a back up battery luckily, otherwise I would've wished for it to be a 24 V but then it would've been too heavy.
I managed to use this to cut a 12 inch diameter tree that fell onto another tree and I was able to do it with this 6 inch blade. It cut a little slow when you're doing something that big for the but for the smaller branches it was right through them.
I always had an automatic oiler. This was the first time I had a manual oiler"¦. He just have to remember to give it a few pumps to get that oil through"¦. it doesn't take very much to get used to it. It was real easy to get used to it and my first time out with it. I worked for 90 minutes and it did everything I needed it to do. Good price good value.
In the photo is a maple tree that came down with the last storm and landed on a immature Pine that I've been trying to save"¦ this chainsaw, cut that maple up without a problem at all

The media could not be loaded. This is my first cordless electric chainsaw. I always thought electric saws were a joke and never considered buying one until recently. We were brushing out an old ATV trail and didn't want to attract attention from the new, nearby homes by using a noisy chainsaw. We used hand tools and I thought how nice it would be to have an electric chainsaw for the larger alders.

I tested it out today and was surprised by how long the 2.0 ah battery lasted. It was really nice not to deal with the exhaust and noise. The bugs also seemed to be a lot less noticeable likely due to the lack of exhaust.

The chain doesn't spin very fast so it cuts noticeably slower than a gas saw. It also bounced and chattered far more than a gas saw. That was really annoying. The saw wasn't as light as I was expecting but it's not particularly heavy either. It's construction leaves me in doubt as to how long it'll last. My B&D weed wacker is all plastic and it's held up fine for the past 4 years so hopefully this saw will too. But a guy will need to be more careful with this saw than a gas model just because the flex in the bar is noticeable.

In testing it out today I found myself cutting way more than I planned just because it was so easy. There were a number of branches I've been meaning to cut for years but never wanted to fire up my gas saw just for a few random things. This electric saw made it too easy. Grab the saw, gloves and safety glasses and away you go. The bar oil seems like it'll last through several batteries as long as you are not cutting things horizontally as the oil leaks out of the vent hole in the cap. That was really annoying and a poor design.

I'm glad I bought this saw, it'll be perfect to carry on my four wheeler for small jobs or for some discreet ninja cutting of fatbike trails. Not having to pack gas and oil is really appealing. This saw isn't going to replace a gas saw (unless you rarely cut anything) but is a nice compliment to it. I can see throwing it into a car if you were heading out wanting to have a small fire somewhere. It wouldn't stink up the vehicle with gas fumes.

In my photos I showed part of what I cut on one battery. I was surprised how long the battery lasted. I had to tighten the chain once, the adjustment system wasn't as easy to use as I was expecting but not needed to bring a separate tool was nice. Be forewarned, this saw likes to pack up that area with debris far more than any gas saw I've used. You'll need to pull stuff out from time to time.

Yeah, overall it's a nice, handy little saw that was reasonably priced and works quite well for what it is.

Black & Decker is a name in tools that I know and trust for making quality products. I was happy to see that they make this battery powered chainsaw. We have a gas chainsaw but like many others have noted, starting it takes more energy than using it. I really needed something easier and faster to use. We're mainly cutting Aspen and some pine for firewood.

As soon as this came in the mail, I pulled out the battery and the charger and got it to cooking. It took about 5 hours as the booklet said to reach a full charge. During that time, I read through the instruction booklet and put the saw together. That didn't take more than a few minutes and requires absolutely no tools. I was impressed with the sturdiness of the saw. The saw is made of metal and plastic and is very light and well-balanced.

I'm not a big, strong lumberjack, I'm a great-grandmother, so I'm not all that keen on chainsaws but doing a job without the right tool is just wrong. This is the right tool for me. I was able to cut a nice pile of logs up in the 20 minutes of operating time for the battery charge. I have a picture of my pile below.

I like the weight and how easy it is to use the saw. I don't like the manual lube of the chain. It's annoying to have to push the little plunger after every cut or so to keep the chain lubed. I like that I feel safe while using the saw. It seems easy to keep it in control as it's not running anywhere near as fast as our gas chainsaw. I also like how easy it is to adjust the tension on the chain if I see it getting a little loose. I don't have to stop what I'm doing and pay attention to taking care of that.

Bottom Line: The price was right and I'm happy with my purchase. If I could do it over knowing what I know now, I would probably opt for the 40V version with the automatic chain lube and a little more power but this will work for me for now.

Day Two: I wanted to add a few thoughts after spending a second day with this little chainsaw "wannabe". Today we tacked a 50+ foot Aspen with approximately a 7 inch diameter. We won't be trying that again. The B&D cuts too slow for a job like this and in the end, the tree fell all wrong even with the right cuts. We again only had 20 minutes of cutting power and that was enough to down the tree and cut it into small enough sections to get on the sled to haul out of the woods. I used my gas powered chainsaw to finish the job of cutting it into firewood.

This is a great little tool for having around the yard for cutting up limbs and fallen trees. It's sturdy, easy to use and well-designed (except for the manual lube on the chain). It's a step up from a hedge cutter and a step down from a gas chainsaw power-wise. Consider your needs and how you will be using this before you buy it.

For a 20v chainsaw, it cuts small pieces of wood effectively and quietly. It is light and easy to use. Not for heavy use! Works for my needs cutting small branches.