Description
From the brand
DEWALT
See why millions of professionals choose
DEWALT.
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18V XR: OUR FASTEST GROWING SYSTEM
With over 250 products, the XR 18V Range is the go-to range for cordless power tools designed and engineered to meet the specific needs of the most demanding trades. From hammer drills to circular saws through to lawnmowers, the constantly expanding XR 18V range has got you covered.
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POWERSTACK THE NEXT DIMENSION IN POWER
More work. Fewer charges. DEWALT POWERSTACK batteries take productivity to the next level. Experience enhanced power, efficiency and lifespan unlike any other cordless tool battery. They’re compatible with the full 18V XR DEWALT range of tools and chargers, for a whole new kind of portable power.
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ULTIMATE SAFETY. MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY.
Perform & Protect is our stamp of certification and range of power tools that let you get more done in less time.
Tools in the range let you consistently perform to the highest standards without compromising safety or health.
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ADVANCE YOUR STORAGE
From tough reinforced units to smart interlocking systems, there’s a DEWALT storage solution for every site.
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100 YEARS OF BUILDING THE FUTURE.
For 100 years, the DEWALT name has stood for quality, endurance and professionalism, earning respect and loyalty among the people and businesses who work with us.
DEWALT Est 1924.
I. Gooding –
I bought this to take a couple of trees in my garden down and for general tidying. I like the safety features and felt comfortable using this tool. It seems strong enough for what I need (up to 15 cm trunks) and is surprisingly quiet in use, with little of the vibration I’ve felt with petrol chainsaws. Battery life is pretty good too. Job done – a 20 foot clump of hawthorn taken out and chopped up.This particular model does not come with a battery or chain oil. The battery suits as I have other compatible tools, and I suppose it makes sense to buy your own chain oil. After first using it I found it in a pool of leaked oil the next day, so a learning experience to empty the oil reservoir when finished using it.
robert johnson –
Bought this in January for a future project. Used today for the first time and I am impressed with the performance.Chain is still sharp after cutting through a nine inch beech tree and reducing the wood to uesable lengths. Not as powerful as my petrol saw but excellent for small jobs.I would definitely recommend this saw .
Mr I S Fenna –
Bought this to use in a badly overgrown garden after moving house as already had several of the DeWalt 18V batteries. Haven’t had it long but so far I’m very impressed with how effective it is and how long the battery lasts. I don’t normally write product reviews but this tool deserved one.
Robert M. –
I wanted a small chain saw for pruning and lopping and general small odd jobs which did not warrant getting out my larger petrol Husqvarna chain saw. Since I already had DeWalt batteries for other tools it made sense to by the Dewalt saw.Having used the saw for several months now, I’m very pleased by it. It’s very easy to use being much lighter than my regular say. One point to note is that you MUST keep an eye on the chain oil level. My petrol saw uses approx 1 tank of oil to about 3/4 tank of petrol, so I regularly fill up the oil. With the Dewalt, being electric, after I’d filled the oil, I forgot about this and only just thought about checking the level when I was thinking how nice it was not to have to mix fuel. Check the oil regularly – good chain saw needs a well lubricated chain. The other thing that I noticed was that the instructions say empty the oil tank before storage. I did not as I couldn’t see why (you don’t with a regular chain saw) anyhow, few days later I found a small puddle of oil on my work bench under the saw. I now keep the saw on an old tray.Overall if you’re looking for a really easy saw to use, then is a good shout. One thing I’d say is that the seller should offer a chain sharpening kit for the saw as an extra – you will need to sharpen it eventually and my Husqvarna files don’t fit this chain.A good tool. Recommended.
Amazon Customer –
Having got rid of my old much used petrol chainsaw and already having several Dewalt XR18V tools this seemed like a no brainer, but was initially put off by many reviews complaining of excessive oil use and leaking. I decided I would buy it anyway as it would only be for occasional garden use. First job was cutting down 2 established trees, having up to 5 – 6 inch trunk, and I was very pleasantly surprised at how well the saw performed, cutting them both down and into smaller sections with ease. I was using it with a fully charged 5 AH battery and it was still showing a full 3 bar charge afterwards! It was also very nice no longer having the noisy 2 stroke petrol annoying the neighbours either! Afterwards I removed the bar side cover, bar and chain and cleaned everything up ready to put away. I was going to empty out the chain oil reservoir (as per instructions) but decided I would leave it in to see how bad the oil leaking issue was going to be. Well so far, 4 days after use, there is not a single drop of oil from it. Maybe I’m just lucky? … or maybe it was down to the thorough cleanup afterwards … I don’t know, but I would certainly recommend this saw to anyone for light to medium use.
G Scott –
Brilliant piece of kit!
Rossi –
I only a small garden with a few trees so I don’t know how the chainsaw will perform during heavy use but for my purpose it is more than enough I had some old trees that needed cutting and the chainsaw did that seamlesslyAs others have noted it does leak oil from the bottom not a huge issue but something to be aware of
Anonymous man –
Great little saw
Mark –
All good thanks
Peter Blake –
So much better than I thought it would be and battery life longer than suggested. I would definitely recommend for those small trees and other projects.