DEWALT20V MAX* XR Chainsaw Kit, 5-Ah Battery, 12-Inch (DCCS620P1)

I was a bit skeptical regarding battery operated chainsaws - honestly I thought this would be under-powered having a previous crappy experience with Dewalt's 18v 6.25in circular saw. I decided on this unit after being very pleasantly surprised by the line trimmer and being quite happy with Dewalt's 20v line of tools. I purchased this saw after reading reviews and deciding to further my commitment to Dewalt (for context, I have about a dozen 18v tools that I began purchasing since they're inception - was a GC back in the late 90's and went with Dewalt so the batteries were interchangeable with the various contractors at job sites).Regarding Dewalt's 20v line, it's a marked improvement over their 18v tools - the batteries just last longer, are in general less bulky (they run from 1ah to 10 or 15ah depending on the battery type) as you can use a battery appropriate for a job (for light work use the smaller batteries, for heavier the larger). I've only had a problem with one battery that won't charge properly that I wished I had sent back (it was pat of DCA2203C- two 20ah batteries, a charger and adapter). Unfortunately I've misplaced the battery so no recourse (buried somewhere in my basement. As an aside, if you buy a battery adapter you can use the new batteries on older equipment - makes them last a bit longer - I've slowly been swapping out as the older equipment dies (all the old batteries are completely dead and it's not worthwhile to have them rebuilt).About the line-trimmer - my property is a 1/2 acre wooded lot with about 40 large hardwood trees and only a couple of strips of grass along the edges and the back "yard" - I tried various line trimmers and the mix-fuel versions are frankly just not worth the trouble - the corded trimmers too much of a pain. The Dewalt DCST925B works quite well for my needs - a single battery is more than enough for most trimming with a second needed if I'm also edging (I've got about 120 feet of sidewalk on one side of the corner lot. In any case this led to me thinking about replacing my chainsaw - it was an 18" Stihl Farm Boss that frankly was overkill for the number of times I needed it. I ended up getting the bar jammed up in a log and decided that I had enough. 95% of the time a 12 inch bar was plenty - I had also read some reviews about upgrading the bar to a 16" using aftermarket parts so there are options if I need bigger capacity.The DCCS620 is fairly lightweight and super simple to use - it also cuts out when the trigger is released so much safer than gas powered. It's light enough that it can be used one-handed (if you have the grip strength) but I wouldn't recommend it as it's safer and easier to control with two. There's also a chain break across the top to cover accidents on the plunge. The only negative, which I was aware of going in, is that it leaks bar chain oil a bit - not enough to drain the reservoir but enough to be annoying - I put the whole thing in a plastic shopping bag when not in use. I mostly use it to cut fallen limbs - these mostly don't exceed 12" in diameter but on the occasion I've had to reposition the saw to get through them. When making a lot of cuts I've had to change out the battery, but really it's what I expected for this type of saw. In all, a great battery powered chainsaw.

La batería de la sierra funciona satisfactoriamente. Realizamos trabajos de corte por alrededor de dos horas y la batería marcaba aún dos de tres leds verdes.Hay que asegurar que el freno esté hacia atrás antes de comenzar a emplear la sierra.En general, estamos satisfechos con la herramienta

I was skeptical at first but boy was I wrong.It lasts a while(haven't gone through the first battery yet).It cuts just like a gas powered, just a bit slower(which I knew already) but it is still fast and strong.It is just small enough to be used one handed if you really have to reach far or hold your peice to cut at the same time.I thought it would look and feel like a toy but it is very well built and feels just like "the real thing".This size may not be fit for felling trees but for trimming branches and cleaning around your yard, it is a must have!

I really like this chain saw, easy to use and very light. The quality is very good too.

Although I have a slight obsession with DeWalt 20v tools, as someone who has traditionally always used Stihl gas powered chainsaws, I was a little nervous about purchasing one that was battery powered. However, like every other Dewalt product I own, this chainsaw surpassed my expectations in every way.First, even more of a value than I thought. I thought I was paying a little over $200 for the chainsaw only. And was pleasantry surprised to find that it actually comes with a 5 amp hour battery (didn’t read the listing thoroughly). Those are around $75 alone!Setup was a breeze right out of the box. Charge and pop in the battery, add some chain oil (don’t forget to order this too!) and you are off and running.Very lightweight, making it easy to use with one hand when reaching for higher branches. The chain tightening/loosening mechanism is very user friendly. The battery life may have been the most pleasant surprise of all. I cut and hauled limbs for a few hours and still had over half of the charge left on the 5 ah battery. I cut limbs ranging from 2 inches to 10 inches across. This thing never flinched. It’s so quiet that the amount of power and speed at which it melts branches is crazy.In sum: If you are looking for a chainsaw that has plenty of power, isn’t super loud, has a great battery life, is lightweight, is a blast to use, and a great value for your money, then stop reading the reviews and buy this.