Craftsman 8 amp 10 inch chorded electric chain saw

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If you're looking for an inexpensive chainsaw with a pole attachment, then the 8 amp 10 inch chainsaw from Craftsman may be what you're looking for. At the time of this video it cost $98.00 from Lowes, and to me was worth every penny. I took down two bald cypress trees in my front yard, and sectioned them to be hauled off. This chainsaw really impressed me, so I wanted to leave a positive review for you all that are interested in a tool like this.
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@jasonsgroovemachine Год назад

I just got myself one of these a month or two ago because I was tired of the manual pole saw I was using. First impressions were: As just a saw? It's really damned good. Like. Really good. Surprisingly good. I'm not taking down 50 year old oak trees here, but just doing some trimming on some terrible elm trees at the house and it's managed them just fine. Putting it on the pole is super easy, but dicey. It puts a LOT of weight on the business end of the pole and when you extend it out all the way it's a little unwieldy to operate. But it works. I'm glad I got the thing.

@ReelGreenLawn Год назад

I agree. I get nervous if I use the extension inside the pole.

@cathygerryguay6096 Год назад

good little chainsaw, but the circular output disc teeth wear out way to fast and a new output disc cost 1/3 of the original saw cost. Something is wrong with this... The old Poulan drive gears lasted much longer. c

@opticpoet Год назад

A few years ago, my brother (a master carpenter) referred me to an electric chainsaw. Said it surprised him how much it would do, just take your time, he said. Well, we were one of the unfortunates in the Dec. 11, 2021 tornadoes in KY. Now, we had no electricity to run this, but we had more than enough trees and logs in our yard even after 2 weeks of no electricity. I used this chainsaw and was able to do some major cleanup. I ran this for a week or two cleaning up our yard. And cut up a lot for firewood, too. It impressed my other brother and a couple of guys on the block. One who borrowed it for his yard clean up. I've had this since maybe 2019? Minor work around the house, major tornado cleanup, still going strong today. Just take your time, this will take care of a lot.

@ReelGreenLawn Год назад

That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing.

@k3w1b3an5 3 года назад

I Had two 40 ft. crepe myrtle trees in the front yard that were waaaay overgrown. Borrowed my nephews gas chain saw and could never get it started (flooded). I went to Lowe's and bought the Craftsman 12 amp corded chain saw. I was highly skeptical of what it could do . It mowed down those trees with ease. I did learn to make sure the chain was always tight. Also an electric was so much better than a gas saw because I had no help and had to cut the limbs in 4 ft pieces . I would have spent half the time cranking a gas saw.

@ReelGreenLawn 3 года назад

That’s great man! Thanks for the feedback on it. So far, everyone I’ve talked to has been very happy with the performance from it. And I agree, it’s way easier to just plug it in and let a rip!

@l-eg9bv 6 месяцев назад

The Craftsman electric pole saw is a way to go I took four trees off of my property with it in a year still running today

@kong.615 2 года назад

I am in the same situation as you. I don’t want to hired professional people to cut down my two trees in front of my house, so I went out of my way bought the same craftsman electric chainsaw and cut them down my self.

@ReelGreenLawn 2 года назад

Nice! I’ve done a few more limbs and some firewood logs since this video. I can safely say I’ve my money’s worth out of this thing!

@xxisaa1 3 месяца назад

thankyou for this video. helped me help my dad attach the fraget (or whatever you called it) to the chainsaw

@JoseAlbertoAlbertorBetoBuitron 7 месяцев назад

Great review! I bought one and found my experience to be on point with your vid representation.

@sabretooth1hamster 2 года назад

Your video was well done, I was able to figure out how to assemble it. The written instructions it came with were close to useless. However, I am not a fan of this saw. It cuts branches well as long as I dont go more than 4-5 feet over my head. But it is so top heavy I wasn't able to finish trimming the branches higher up and decided to return it.

@ReelGreenLawn 2 года назад

I agree. The further out it gets, the less stable it feels to me too. I won’t even use the extension inside the pole. Thank you for sharing your input!

@RichardMoynahan 11 месяцев назад

I appreciated your approach to solving your DIY requirements. Looks like you have an interesting collection of tools so far. Not sure about the shark's head!

@ReelGreenLawn 11 месяцев назад

Haha thank you. Ya that shark head is a piggy bank that my son now uses. Found it at a junk store and couldn’t pass it up. Unfortunately, there’s not as much change to be found now days. Thanks for commenting!

@jasonrickus4080 2 года назад

Just bought one on an auction site for a whole $7. I have a Craftsman s165 which has a 16" bar and to be honest Craftsman makes a good saw for your routine around the house jobs. I'm not sure I would recommend a Craftsman for every day heavy use. That would be for a Stihl, Husqvarna or jonsered

@ReelGreenLawn 2 года назад

Nice! I agree, and thanks for sharing your input.

@JennySimon206 Год назад

I just bought this. Woot! I'm so excited. The laurel is coming down lol. My saws all can't deal with a larger ones. I'm gonna have to cross hatch some big stumps and pour Epsom salts on them. Heard that dissolves them.

@ReelGreenLawn Год назад

I’ve read that too. Mine is still running strong, and I’m still happy with what all it can do! Thanks for sharing

@joneo 3 года назад

Good honest review. Same reasons we went with a corded vs battery operated saw. Thanks

@pamelahunnicutt1517 11 месяцев назад

Great video

@JustinHicks82 3 года назад

What timing, just decided this morning to go snag one from Lowes when they open up. My motives were the same as yours for the purchase. ‘Preciate the review Bud. -Justin from Deer Park, TX

@ReelGreenLawn 3 года назад

You’re welcome! I think you’ll like it. I’m up in Grapevine... hope you faired that winter storm well!

@JustinHicks82 3 года назад

@@ReelGreenLawn bought it to respond to the freeze stuff. Lost a few small trees and it did the trick. Halfway through i was wishing i had a gas powered, but then I remembered how much money i saved and no headaches in two years with a gummed up motor! Hope y’all faired well too bud

@penfredrickson5888 3 года назад

Sweet! I'm just about to buy one, and yours is like the only video. Thanks!

@ReelGreenLawn 3 года назад

You’re welcome. I hope it works as well for you as it did for me!

@carlosrojas8097 3 года назад

Very well explained. Thanks for this review!!

@wendiewithanie 3 года назад

Thanks, very informative going to get one for one job glad I checked this video first.

@ReelGreenLawn 3 года назад

I hope it works well for you! So far I’ve only heard good reviews from other users. Thanks for the comment!

@charlesfroelich6287 3 года назад

Thanks for the video!

@carolyn9547 3 года назад

Today's trucks have electrical outlets too if you are out in nature.

@ReelGreenLawn 3 года назад

Great point!

@jamesfreeman6025 2 года назад

Does the safety button and trigger on the pole handle override the button and trigger on the saw itself? Maybe you could do a video on how to assemble and operate the chainsaw attached to the pole! Thanks

@ReelGreenLawn 2 года назад

I’m not sure if it overrides the button and trigger on the saw itself when it’s attached to the pole. However, the attachment on the pole for the saw encapsulates the trigger on the saw so there’s isn’t a way to access and engage the trigger on the saw once it’s attached to the pole. I should be getting it out soon for some trimming and I’ll make a follow up video on what you’re asking. Thanks!

@jjomnt7102 9 месяцев назад

This chain saw it's on sale right now at Lowe's for $47

@ReelGreenLawn 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing! Mines still running strong!

@patriciaemanuele2877 Год назад

Wathched the video to find out what kind of oil for sure can i use instead of motor oil and nothing is mention ....😢

@ReelGreenLawn Год назад

Sorry to read you’re sad about the video. Try contacting Craftsman and see if they have the information you’re looking for. Hopefully they have other chain lubrication products they can recommend.

@liveglobal5879 11 месяцев назад

Mines will not start. How do you start the thing? It's brand new out the box.

@ReelGreenLawn 11 месяцев назад

If pulling the trigger isn’t working, then it sounds like yours doesn’t work. If mine did that, I’d take it back.

@Golfandgambling 3 года назад

2:45 is how to attach to pole for those lazy like me and go straight to RU-vid instead of instructions manual .

@blankaprado7874 3 года назад

Mine did not have a manual. Thought it would be simple to attach but cant figure out

@lydiaatkinson4990 Год назад

👍🏻

@Iraqveteran-ke6qu 2 года назад

I lost the pole attachment bracket. I wonder if they sell just that part.

@ReelGreenLawn 2 года назад

I’d imagine so, but you may have to dig through the belly of the inter webs. Google craftsman CMECSP610 parts … brings up quite a few vendors. Bet you’ll find what you’re looking for there.

@mariramirez2028 2 года назад

I did not see anything in ur video re how to charge it or the type of extension cord....any ideas?

@ReelGreenLawn 2 года назад

No battery for charging and I used a standard extension chord I bought from Lowes. Nothing special

@deannasims1512 Год назад

How do you tighten up the chain

@ReelGreenLawn Год назад

You need 3 hands it seams, but I pull arm away from the motor with the chain in place. While you’re holding it to keep the chain tight with little to no slack, put the bolt on and tighten. Hopefully that makes sense. Not the easiest thing to do.

@cowboy7988 2 года назад

Besides adding the oil before use did you have to do anything with the chain or can you use it right away? The chain seemed pretty tight when I opened the box. Thanks

@ReelGreenLawn 2 года назад

I just added oil and made sure the chain was tight, then let a rip. I didn’t have to adjust the chain straight from the box either.

@cowboy7988 2 года назад

@@ReelGreenLawn thanks for the quick response!

@jasonrickus4080 2 года назад

After 15 minutes of use you should always check the tautness of a new chain

@josealfaro5092 3 года назад

What type of chain oil did you use? I’m not seeing any clear answer anywhere. And I’m pretty new to any chainsaws. Thanks man.

@ReelGreenLawn 3 года назад

Per the manual, it says to use high quality bar and chain oil for proper lubrication. However, as a temporary substitute, you can use non detergent SAE30 weight motor oil. The use of vegetable based bar and chain oil is recommended if pruning trees. I used 10w30 motor oil for my whole job. I had to fill the reservoir a few times, but it worked for me.

@ginaricotta6932 3 года назад

@@ReelGreenLawn I have this same one but have to ask is it normal for all the oil to empty out and go everywhere while in use? Doesn't seem right for this to happen.

@jjack6896 Год назад

@@ginaricotta6932 oils leaking out of mine also. Did you ever figure out why?

@JackieHagge 2 года назад

I don’t know what I’m doing wrong!! I cannot get the chain back on!! Been trying for 2 hours..ugghh!!

@ReelGreenLawn 2 года назад

Make sure the bolt on the arm is loose, then put the chain around the sprocket on the motor and on the arm, then pull the arm away from the saw’s body to tighten the chain while tightening the bolt with your other hand. Then wrench it tight… if that’s not working then you have me stumped.

@JackieHagge 2 года назад

@@ReelGreenLawn I had given up for the day but I see what I was doing wrong - thanks!!!

@jamesellison9588 2 года назад

How do I get the built in extension cord back into the pole housing?

@ReelGreenLawn 2 года назад

I think I just extended the pole and it pulled the chord tight…. However.. don’t attached the poles together while it’s loose…. I cut my chord when I tightened it down and had to splice it back…

@tonyarogers61 2 года назад

Does it come with an adapter to plug into end of plug when your wanting to use it as a handheld chainsaw?

@ReelGreenLawn 2 года назад

Yep! And they are both attached to the chainsaw. One plug in is for the pole extension, and the other receives an extension chord if you are only using it as a regular chain saw. Just did some fire wood the other day, and it’s still running strong!

@johnpottenger1210 2 года назад

Can the angle of the chainsaw on the pole be adjusted?

@ReelGreenLawn 2 года назад

No, there’s no angle adjustment when the pole is attached to the saw unfortunately.

@johnpottenger1210 2 года назад

@@ReelGreenLawn Thank you for your prompt reply. I had already bought this chain saw before I found your video. Now, I just used it for the first time, for nearly the same reason you used it, and it worked very well. But, after using, I opned it to clean it. Now, I have two questions: a) In your video around 7:15 you used the word "wash" to clean the fly wheel area; I preumse you didn't mean water. But, how should I clean it? Should I use a Q-tip around the edges or something else? b) There is considerable oil inside this area. Did this result from my having put too much oil in the reservoir, or from something else? Or, maybe this is to be expected?

@ReelGreenLawn 2 года назад

@@johnpottenger1210 when I clean it, I use q-tip and paper towels to get all the gunk away from the sprocket and fly wheel. I don’t add any more oil to those parts, because it already is pretty oiled up from being used. I find mine gets pretty sloppy in there too. I assume that is expected because the oil reservoir uses quite a bit of oil everytime I’ve used it. Overall I don’t do anything special except get all the gunk out and clean of debris.

@johnpottenger1210 2 года назад

@@ReelGreenLawn O.K. That answers my questions! Thanks, again, for your prompt reply. And, great video!

@Johnmanning7142 Год назад

59 dollars at Lowe’s

@ReelGreenLawn Год назад

Thanks for sharing an updated price!

@adac.s.5923 2 года назад

how I put it back after cleaning? its loose?

@ReelGreenLawn 2 года назад

I loosen the bolt, pull the guide arm out away from the handle, which makes the distance from the sprocket on the motor longer and as a result tightens the chain…hold the guide bar in that position and I hand tighten the bolt back on until the guide bar won’t move.. then tighten with a wrench. Hope that helped!