This saw did not perform well, at any of the tasks that I tried. I returned it without incident.
It has lots of raker teeth and very few cutting teeth. The saw bounces around on the rakers, making it difficult to start a cut in the intended spot. I found it impossible to get a nice clean cut, leaving the bark collar.
Usually, when a small branches are cut, the saw pulls the branch against the body or against the the bark gripping teeth. This one flings springy little branches towards the saw's operator and they bounce around the underside, until they are eventually worn away.
Due to it's slow speed, the saw is unsuitable for cutting large material.
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I had hoped to use this saw when doing light pruning on the ground, or when I'm in the tree tops.
I'm currently using three cordless electric chainsaws. The E-go, Makita, and Stihl pole saw all are working great.
I'm still looking for a small saw in the 5 to 7 pound range, for light work and for climbing.
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Earthwise 24 volt, 12 inch chainsaw.
Weak, loud, won't cut a clean line, makes the operator work harder than you would expect a light machine to do, expensive at $200, seems to be made of ticky tacky.
Thumbs down.
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This little saw is crap, but overall, I have had very good luck with my cordless equipment.
I'm currently earning about 90% of my income using cordless electric tools in my landscaping business.
My income has gone up and I no longer breathe
gasoline fumes.