Anybody with a Kobalt 80V electric chain saw? Or any electric cs?

[mecan]

Has anyone tried the echo 58v products? 300 for the saw 4ah battery and charger. 5 year residential warranty.

 

[aczlan]

Like I wrote, I've plenty of saws. My "problems" are starting up high in trees and running under the noise ordinance in Alexandria, Va. I'm an early riser and like to "beat the heat".
By March 28th the sun rises before I can make "noise". In the summer I lose the first few cool hours.
And when I get up in trees even my Stihl 021 takes 2 pulls to get it going.

It works well for wood up to 6"-8" and with two batteries (a regular and a high capacity), it will make a few dozen cuts.

Aaron Z

 

[newbury]

Well somewhere, maybe from a link at xyz's site I read Stihl is about to introduce a top handled battery powered saw soon. I may hold out for that.
The new STIHL MSA 160 T arborist saw | STIHL
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just got prices
saw $280
battery $180
Charger $100 (?)

 

[xyz123]

Husky already has a top handle. Oregon is suppose to have one in the works in top handle too.

 

[mccash40]

I've the Kobalt 40v. Think I've discovered that its chain set stub, that normally is adjustable via a screw, isn't. The chain came off recently, and I cannot locate the chain tightener screw. Got the chain back on.

It's a good tool. Never have used it enough at one time to exhaust the 2.0 amp-hr battery (that's all it takes; won't take the 4.0). It's far more powerful than the couple of 18v B&D chain saws that I have.

I've a heart ICD implant (like a pacemaker) and am not allowed to use a spark ignition engine now anywhere close to it.

Ralph

I'm interested why you can't use a spark ignition with an ICD. I have had one since 2005, including a Defib/pacemaker combo, and have used a chainsaw, grill, flint lock rifle, you name it, without any problems. I average 6 cords per year, cutting and splitting.Just curious as to why they are restricting you.

 

[EddieWalker]

I have no experience with battery powered chainsaws. I discovered pruning blades for my cordless sawzall years ago and use them for everything I don't want to pull the chainsaw out to cut. I also feel safe allowing my wife to use the sawzall with a pruning blade instead of a chainsaw. They work great!!!

Bosch RP95 9-Inch 5 TPI Wood Cutting reciprocating Saw Blades - 5 Pack - - Amazon.com

 

[RalphVa]

I'm interested why you can't use a spark ignition with an ICD. I have had one since 2005, including a Defib/pacemaker combo, and have used a chainsaw, grill, flint lock rifle, you name it, without any problems. I average 6 cords per year, cutting and splitting.Just curious as to why they are restricting you.

They told me I couldn't use them or even bend over a spark ignition engine while running.

Ralph

 

[erda]

I have no experience with battery powered chainsaws. I discovered pruning blades for my cordless sawzall years ago and use them for everything I don't want to pull the chainsaw out to cut. I also feel safe allowing my wife to use the sawzall with a pruning blade instead of a chainsaw. They work great!!!

Bosch RP95 9-Inch 5 TPI Wood Cutting reciprocating Saw Blades - 5 Pack - - Amazon.com

Here is another option. Lee Valley Pruning Blade for Reciprocating Saws - Lee Valley Tools