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Greenworks G40CS30II Cordless Chainsaw, 12 Inch (30cm) Bar Length, 4.2m/s Chain Speed, 2.6kg, Auto-Oiler with 40V Battery & Charger, 3 Year Guarantee
£129.99
About this item POWERFUL, LIGHTWEIGHT AND COMPACT 30cm CHAINSAW – weighing only 2.6kg with comfortable, ergonomic soft-grip handles and a 30cm blade that cuts logs and smaller trees effortlessly EFFICIENT, SAFER, SPEEDY CUTTING – with a fast chain speed of 4.2m/s, making quick, clean cuts it’s never been easier to cut timber, and for safety a two-button safety feature prevents it from starting up accidentally CHAIN IS EASY TO TENSION AND AUTOMATICALLY OILED – toolless chain adjustment means no fiddling about when you adjust the chain tension and the chain stays lubricated with an automatic oiling system that has a large 200ml translucent tank USE WITH ANY GREENWORKS 40V 2Ah or 4Ah BATTERY – this is a special ‘tool only’ package that comes without a battery, so if you already own a Greenworks 40V tool you can use the same battery to save space, cut costs and reduce waste 3 YEAR GUARANTEE – by Greenworks, a world leader in electric tools and battery technology, with a global reputation for smart design, high performance and outstanding customer service
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| Manufacturer | Greenworks |
|---|---|
| Horsepower | 450 |
| Product Dimensions | 50 x 50 x 28 cm; 2.6 kg |
| Item model number | 01-000002007807 |
| Size | 30cm (2023 new) |
| Colour | Green |
| Style | Tool only |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Voltage | 40 Volts |
| Part Number | 2007807 |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Included Components | 1pc 40V Greenworks G40CS30II battery-powered chainsaw, 1pc instruction manual |
| Batteries included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Item Weight | 2.6 kg |
| ASIN | B09ZTYP6VT |
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| Best Sellers Rank | 10,241 in Garden (See Top 100 in Garden) 44 in Chain Saws |
| Date First Available | 30 May 2022 |
10 reviews for Greenworks G40CS30II Cordless Chainsaw, 12 Inch (30cm) Bar Length, 4.2m/s Chain Speed, 2.6kg, Auto-Oiler with 40V Battery & Charger, 3 Year Guarantee
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Lady P –
This is a solid unit, but do keep note that it eats through battery, with a chain-speed of 20m/s hardly surprising. Slices through wood like a hot knife through butter, just remember to angle the cut just right to prevent the weight of the branch/trunk crushing back on itself and you’ll be slicing like a pro.I felt no kickback, guess this is down to how fast the chain speed is coupled with the low-kickback design of the chain itself.This unit is the tried and tested two bolts plus screw for chain tension design, not really a fan of just turning a knob, prefer old school longevity and reliability. The motor is smooth and though it is not super-quiet, it isn’t a mad petrol saw noise, more like a high powered electric trimmer noise, though at around 95db I’d still advise some ear protection if the job is a big one.The oiling works very well. When you put the saw down, you will notice some drops of oil dripping at the handle end, this is completely normal, as this chainsaw likes to well-lubricate the chain, and in doing so it can collect up at the rear over longer durations, best to store the unit upwards so that you don’t face a small oily mess in storage, but if you squeeze in a little bit of tissue and wipe what excess oil there is in the frame, then this is a non-issue.I would highly recommend 4ah batteries at the very least if one is going to use this chainsaw for bigger jobs, that is about the only caveat with such a high-power cordless chain-saw. I have tried a dewalt flexvolt equivalent, and that is no where near as powerful as this one, well rated at around 15m/s that would be a given.The chain comes one in a small bag, it is a complete loop, you simply loosen the tension on the saw by turning the screw towards ‘-‘ and place chain over the guide-bar (the long bit of the saw) and wrap it around a flange at the handle end which has teeth inside it to grab the chain hooks, then you turn the screw towards ‘+’ to tighten up and then you finally tighten the two bolts on either side of the tension screw to get you that traditional solid fit.Initially as it being a new chain, you will get some slack after running it in with oil in the built-in bottle, and that is when you tighten up the tension a bit as a new chain will loosen up, after that I haven’t noticed it needing any further tightening as of yet with over 60 odd cuts, definitely a good chain.Weight wise it isn’t light but it isn’t particularly heavy neither, it comes to about the same weight as most top-end cordless chainsaws and the balance is quite good from the top handle, remember the top handle is where you control the saw, the rear handle is just for centralising a pivot on the cut, so strong-arm and body to the side when you cut! Keep the motion always to the side of the body with a stiffly held pivot (rear handle), so any kickbacks or swings go down and up clearly away from you, sometimes we get complacent and overly confident, and this is something one should turn into muscle memory with plenty practice before putting such a powertool to good use. Luckily the electric chain brake is instant, fractions of a second I believe, so chances of any serious damage are fairly remote unless your hand remains glued to the button which requires a strong amount of pressure to keep it running.All in all, a great design, well thought out. Now we only just got it so can’t speak about longevity as of yet, but based on our other DigiPro brushless Greenworks gear, I have a feeling this one will be with us for many years to come.Oh and did I say it cuts like a laser?! chain-speed is where its at! Most cordless are pushing 11m/s and even then they’re over-quoting it… this unit is the real deal, glad they do it at this speed and with the classic two bolt tensioning arrangement. You will notice the other models they do with the knob based tensioning systems barely crack 11m/s… this unit with its 20m/s speed is definitely designed for those who want the closest performance they can get on cordless to high-end petrol saws, 100% highly recommended.ps. was going to do a little video, maybe later when I get someone to hold a camera, but a video doesn’t beat practical experience, so if you need one, buy THIS one! I’ve done the research, nothing out there at this time at this price-point offering what this model offers. Happy shopping all!
John Stedman –
I have a couple of chainsaws – one is mains powered (which is of no help unless you’re within extension lead distance of a power point) and the other is the usual two stroke petrol engine variety. The latter is supposedly “quick start” but unless used regularly, quick start tends to be anything but – by the time you’ve found the petrol can, mixed the two stroke oil, and then can’t start the thing, life becomes more than frustrating. With some tree damage and a clear up needed as a result of the recent storms, I looked for an easier answer.This battery powered chainsaw caught my eye. Particularly the price – but of course you soon realise that you also have to factor in the cost of a 40v battery and charger. You will also need chain oil, but then you need that with any chain saw. By the time you have everything you need, you’ll find yourself in the upper price band of budget petrol powered chainsaws being at the thick end of £200.Construction of the tool is actually pretty solid, though it doesn’t initially inspire confidence being made in a particularly lively shade of lime green, as used in children’s toys. The battery (also green), is the size of a small brick and locks positively into both the charger (green again) and the chainsaw. With the battery inserted the chainsaw remains light and very easy to handle, and is nicely balanced in the hand. The safety and on/off switches are immediately to hand and feel right. Pour in a small amount of chain oil and you’re ready to go. The battery has state of charge lights to give you an idea of how much charge remains. Charge time is about an hour, the charger will stop automatically when fully charged, and as the battery is lithium based there is no memory effect.So, how does it perform? First job was to clear a recently fallen tree – maximum diameter about 12” (30.5cm) of very dense heavy wood. The cut was remarkably convincing and fast, particularly as the blade is only 13” long so a number of joined cuts are needed, with a dozen or so unseasoned logs resulting. I then lopped a 9” bough from an oak tree – no problem. I worked for another 20 minutes or so cleaning up the original tree and cutting small sections of around 3” diameter. By this time the initial battery charge was showing down to 25% remaining though, so although the saw was not showing signs of slowing down, the battery was put back on charge while I cleared the debris. By the time I had sorted the cut wood out, the battery was fully charged and ready for use again.The battery and charger are intended to form the hub from which to power various accessories, of which the saw is just one. The battery is the most expensive part of the concept, so there is certainly the temptation to add more accessories.However, to me the biggest advantage of this tool is its simple convenience and ease of use. With the charger screwed to my shed wall and plugged into an adjacent power point, the chainsaw itself sits on a hanging screw alongside and, with the battery charged, is ready for instant use. Rather like a cordless drill. No need to find fresh petrol, mix it with two stroke……… it is just so user friendly!My only reservation is that which I have with all cordless tools is whether the battery will be up to the job. At the price it should be, and first impressions are encouraging. Time will tell.Well that review was written three years ago and the saw is still going strong, as is the battery. Pretty pleased with that.
A. M. Douglas –
I already had two 2Ah batteries from other Greenworks kit. This arrived in a box, not put together. It’s not too hard to build, remembering that the chain tensioner needs to go through one of the two holes in the bar. In the field, it cuts really well, although the bigger your battery the better I think.Should also add, they do a 60V version now – I had 40V batteries so went for this one to save money – I think it’ll do the job for me.No chain file is included – you’ll need to buy one. Also, keep the bag the chain comes in, so you can order new ones.Update 28/10/2023: I’ve had this for a season now, and it’s simply a great chainsaw. I was worried that the chain and bar were a bit too light/thin but they’ve held up, and I haven’t had to change the chain at all yet. It’s fast and I get a good lot of wood cut on a single 2Ah battery. I’m mostly cutting hardwood – oak and beech and so on – which I bought for a wood kiln a few years back but didn’t use, it’s hard but cuts easily with this saw. I would highly recommend.
Legaleagle –
So easy and safe to use and much more gutsy than I expected. Lightweight, quiet. does the job and is eco friendly. Batteries last a decent time and I cut back overhanging trees on my driveway in no time. Delighted!
Ian –
I bought this with the 2 Ah battery and have been presently surprised by the amount of power and battery life. It is quite capable for clearance and logging of small 6″ diameter trees. Each time I stopped to clear the work area or take a break I put the battery on charge so I didn’t run out. The only issue I had was after cutting a larger tree trunk of 12″, which took a while, the battery was to warm to charge. Time for a tea break!The small oil tank lasts just a bit longer than a full charge, you might have to refill it if using the larger 4Ah battery.This doesn’t have the power of a petrol machine obviously, the chain speed is not as high so the cutting speed is slower. I prefer this as the degree of personal injury possible is somewhat mitigated!Charging times are quicker than expected but I haven’t measured it yet.All in a good buy and I intend to buy more compatible outdoor machines in this range
Peter –
This was my third Green Works purchase. My lawn mower has just finished its third season, my pole saw and hedge trimmer are on year two.I fear that this purchase has been third time unlucky. The chain wasn’t all that easy to fit. It wasn’t a good fit on the guide bar. The tensioner didn’t retain its adjustment for much more than one attempted cut of a not very big log. The chain then jumped off the guide and ruined itself. My fault, I thought, so I bought new chains. I fitted one along with tensioning problems. It worked for a couple of minutes lost its tension and jammed. Numerous attempts to reseat the chain on the guide and re-tension failed.I, subsequently, read about some substandard guides with a marginally too narrow guide channel. I wonder if my saw was supplied with one of those.I am wondering do I invest in a replacement guide in the hope that the chain will run smoothly or do I return everything for a refund.SORRY Green Works.An ageing muppet here. I was once told when all else fails “read the instructions!”.Through my own incompetence and haste to get busy with my saw I managed to chew up several chains needlessly.The chain tensioning should have been obvious. Not as easy as my pole saw but not difficult.Now that I have worked out how to use my saw it’s great. So much easier than a petrol engine to start, Try one you will NOT be disappointed.
Mr D –
Now I’ve just got this so these are my initial impressions. Very easy to fit the blade and chain. Charged batteries each taking about an hour then to try it out. The 2 2Ah batteries chopped a reasonable amount of wood and kept me busy for around 45 minutes, but with an 1800w chainsaw an 80w battery is not going to last forever, but swapping the batteries and allowing them to cool did give each one extra life.Far prefer to my petrol chainsaw but I’ll be looking at bigger capacity batteries.
Phil –
I am extremely pleased with this moderately priced, lightweight machine – and I’ve used many varieties of chainsaws in my time. I use it for scavenging carving wood from unwanted fallen or felled hardwood timber of which there is a great deal in my neck of the woods. It’s ideal for cutting anything accessible up to nine inches diameter without haste or forcing. The battery is excellent, with lights to tell you how much charge is left – and charging takes less than an hour from scratch. I use cheap motor oil because I’ve found chainsaw oil tends to clog the machine and is not, oddly enough, that cheap. The battery by the way is purchased separately from the machine, as is the charger, but it all adds up to what I seriously believe to be a very good deal providing you are not a hard task master! Respect the tool and it will perform extremely well. And keep the teeth sharp! Phil
JuliaJulia –
I have been very reluctant to own a chain saw. I believe that most DIY chainsaws are unnecessarily long and as a result it is far too easy to hurt yourself. When I saw that Greenworks offer a saw with a 12″ blade I decided to buy as I all ready have the batteries.I does not quite have the power of a petrol saw but cuts quickly through most logs. I had to wait to put the saw to use as I forgot to order chainsaw oil.I would deficiently recommend for small jobs and will be leaving felling big trees to professionals..
Robster –
Needed a chainsaw that was portable and didn’t want to go down the petrol route.I use a mains electric chainsaw for my major log cutting but this one is great for breaking up pieces to transport home.Usual cuts are into about 25cm trunks so far. It bites well and makes steady progress on this type of thickness.No issues with kickback etc, but it’s a chainsaw though it may not feel like it…usual precautions advised.