Cordless chainsaw: pros and cons, features, how to choose

Cordless chainsaw is considered by many craftsmen to be an indispensable tool. Why? This is a powerful tool that can work without an external power source thanks to the built-in battery. This makes it indispensable in conditions where it is not possible to connect the electric saw to the mains. It weighs a little and therefore is easy to transport. Let's consider the features, pros and cons of such a device.

Features of the cordless chainsaw

Cordless chainsaws are hand-held, table or miniature. If for stationary models, dimensions, weight are not so significant, then for mobile apparatuses it is important. Light weight is one of the main advantages of a cordless saw. It is comfortable to hold in your hands for a long time. A compact tool is comfortable to use if space is limited.

Chain saws on the battery have these characteristics:

• The apparatuses have a simple design. They are convenient to use.
• Chain saws on the battery operate with a low noise level.
• The machine starts up smoothly.
• Maximum performance is achieved almost immediately after switching on.
• The saw can work on the battery for about an hour. Often for home use, this is enough. If you need to charge the device, you can pause the work. It is better to use a model with a removable battery and buy a spare battery.

Cordless chainsaw will cope with trimming branches of bushes and trees, sawing small and medium-diameter logs. It is convenient to take it to the forest, vegetable garden or cottage, where there is no power supply.

Pros and cons of cordless chainsaws

Pros:

• When the cordless saw is working, there are no gas emissions. Therefore, it can be used indoors.
• Since the apparatus does not have a heavy weight, when working with it, the hands are less tired.
• Convenient starting. You do not have to pull a cable to start the motor, as with a gasoline saw.
• There is no need to buy fuel, store it and take it to the place of work.
• Independence from the power source of the apparatus. You only need to charge the battery in time.

Minuses:

• You can not work during rain or snow.
• The battery can go bad.
• With prolonged work, you need breaks to charge the battery.
• With a lot of work or large items to cut, this tool may not be able to cope.

How to choose a cordless chainsaw

Pay attention to such criteria:

• Type of battery. It is better to choose saws with lithium or lithium-cadmium batteries. They last longer, do not deteriorate at a wide range of temperatures.
• If the saw is to be used infrequently, the battery will be discharged during idle time. Nickel batteries lose about 20% of their energy in a month. Lithium-ion batteries have minimal self-discharge.
• The power is selected depending on what kind of work is to be done. If you need to saw a lot of dense materials, you need a more powerful tool that works from the mains or on gasoline.

It is good if the cordless chainsaw has useful additional functions: lubrication of the cutting block, start lock, inertial brake, motor overload protection, etc. Such options make the use of the tool more convenient and extend its service life.