This saw
actually seems to exceed the normal B&D build quality. I found the saw well constructed and
thoughtfully designed. If you are
planning on trimming off small branches it does a nice job on up to 2"
diameter branches. If you plan on
cutting anything larger you want to have a large number of charged batteries
handy.
My 12"
Remington electric chain saw, model LNT-2, died in the middle of a bush stump
of roughly 7-8" in diameter. My
initial annoyance abated when it occurred to me that I have had the little
beast for possibly 20 years so it provided service well beyond what one could
expect for such an inexpensive tool.
The overheated burning smell was some catastrophic failure. (Yes I did have plenty of oil in it.)
Ironically I now
have 4-12" chains, two of which are freshly sharpened and no chain saw on
which to install them.
I borrowed the
B&D saw from my son. It worked fine
but I again caution you that the battery life is truly
dismal. I had three batteries and all three ran out
of juice well before the first one could recharge. The stump was within the saw's rated
capacity but it took 5 battery recharges to cut the whole way through.
In summary, a
good trimmer, very light, can easily be used one handed (although that is not
ever recommended), very quiet and reasonably priced. Do not expect that it is a useful
replacement for even something as simplistic as my old Remington LNT-2.
Handles
both soft and hard wood measuring up to eight inches in diameter
Makes
up to 150 1-1/2-inch diameter cuts on a single charge
Lightweight,
efficient, and comfortable to hold
Weighs
9.5 pounds; 2-year warranty
Includes
one 18-volt battery, a guide bar scabbard, and an on-board hex wrench
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