DEWALT 20V 8" Brushless Pruning Chainsaw Review DCCS623B DCCS623L1 

I agree, same, just got it after reviewing many models.

Does it leak oil?

YeaI'm the same way. The pruning blade is a beast too. I just have so many tools, my wife is going to murder me😊

Does it take regular bar oil!

Buy the 20 volt 12 inch version, no guard...

Whats is the model number?

@@WorkshopAddict DCCS677Z1

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@@OUTILSCLIPSQC let me try and order one.

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You could, but if you wanted to cut larger trees, you might run low on power.

@@WorkshopAddict it fits though?

I show that later in the video.

If u don't like the tip buy the 12 inch one with no tip, problem solved....

Just take it off, I did and saw never knew it.

As a lefty i hate everything is set up for right hand only

The safety stinks period.

I'm a lefty, and had no issues with the safety. Depress it with my index finger knuckle. 2 handed, I use my R.H. index finger.

Lefties aren't human

Do you remember the brand of bar you bought without the safety tip ?

I will, but for the average user, the dewalt will cut faster and the Milwaukee will have more torque.

I thought the same thing, but once I started using it I love it, especially when you're cutting from underneath. You have something to hold it to the branch

​@@loucifer4205 nah. With the higher chain speed, it's unnecessary. Especially if you're familiar with chainsaws.

​@@ADN1996it also protects from cutting branches you don't want cut

Amen! I'm only here to figure out how to take it off. Easy peasy. Gotta make some plunge cuts with it. At least it's easy to take off and put back on!

@@ADN1996 way faster up cutting with the guard. I was going to take it off, but now I up cut everything without even thinking about it.

Yeah, noted that too. Would be real useful added to the pole saw for my use of it.

Buy it and swap bars with the pole saw?

The box points out the tip is for the upper cut and the instructions poi t out the other two. The upper cut with this saw is not as great as it sounds. I should have showed it as that is what the box points out. Perfect for a pole saw, not needed on this saw.

If and when I buy this saw I will remove that guard.

Yes

not easily, as the screw heads are of the one-way, anti-removal variety to discourage doing exactly this. Defeatable. Easier to just replace the entire bar with DeWalt’s pole saw version.

What bar do you have?

I have the craftsman version of this. The tip guard comes in handy, especially when you're trimming fruit trees and don't want cut into a healthy branch I also have the pole saw and the bar and chain fit the pruner I switched the pruner bar and chain to the pole saw because I couldn't reach the higher branches and it worked great

Wrong, the larger capacity gives less of a voltage sag.more voltage = more power.

​@@garyjones7044idk I use 2a and 4a both 20v, I can tell the difference in power whenever I use the 4a

The guard is two pieces that leave enough room for the chain to come off between it.

That is interesting. We use a Sawzall and pruning blade

That might be right. I don't fill mine often, but you can see that the chain it getting oiled. Chains lacking oil get hot and tight.

Oil capacity is about 9Ah. So three 3Ah chargers or one and a half 6Ah. That is at 60 degrees. It may flow faster when warmer.

Yes, thank you.

Just got one.. loved your video and now feel confident in my purchase! I have an 18 inch saw and found it too large for the branches once the tree was felled. Thank you for such a great explanation!

It’s on eBay bud.

That's a good idea, I had read that other people use it for that exact thing

One is for small branches and the other ID for larger. What are you cutting

Working on a d ring

If you care close to the store you bought it from, return it and get a new one. Worse case, make a gasket for the cap.

I have not found one.

A lot cheaper. $179 vs. $279

@@thehhoff69 nice!

That's hard to say honestly without having both and comparing them side by side, I know DeWalt can run until it explodes since that's what I use, Amazon brand has a good return policy if you don't like it

It comes off easier than you think. 👊

It’s a pruning saw. So buy a normal small saw if that’s what you want?

@@default9740 what do you mean by “normal saw?” There are numerous “pruning saws” out there that don’t have that thing limiting its use.

@@Turbo.M777 this is designed to reach into a tree or shrub to cut out individual branches. When you do that, you don’t want to damage other branches, or the trunk of the tree or shrub. Now, sure, you can argue that care is needed, but that slows you down. Shielding the end of the bar and chain makes a lot of sense. Also, as another person pointed out below: the shield will also act as a stop when using the top of the bar to cut a branch from below, making for a quicker, more stable cut. And, as the reviewer pointed out, looks like 2 bolts hold it on. Should take 30s to remove it if needed.

I got through a good number of branches and even smaller trees (maybe 3 inches, not as thick as what WA is showing here) with my 20V reciprocating saw with a 6 TPI blade. Really surprised me how well it worked. I’m intrigued by this mini chainsaw but I’d never use it enough to justify having it.

Only use bar and chain oil. Do not use motor oil. How can I help?

@@WorkshopAddict Ok thanks! really appreciate it.

I think the Dewalt is easier to use for normal trimming as the chain speed is faster. IF you were going to use this to its max a lot, I would choose the Milwaukee as it has more torque. In a way, they are two different tools, only because of the chain speed and torque.

buy the M18 8inch Milwaukee its 3inche longer and not very much more heavy but different animal youll love it

​@miguelmorin4254 If you're gonna go m18, this is more compact and a faster cutter and more comfortable in hand it's a better design

There is no brake to stop the chain exactly when the trigger is let off. If your hands are on the saw, if there was kickback, you should be safe. Anyone who is careful and does not turn on the saw while getting it into place will be safe.

​@@WorkshopAddictThank you!