Chains stretch when they're new. For safety, check new chains every few cuts and retighten them before they derail from the bar. After several cuts, they will not stretch as much so you won't need to check them as frequently.
All you need is a 5/8 or 3/4 O ring to put on the cap for the reservoir. It has a spot for an O ring it just doesn’t come with one it’s crazy. Make sure it’s either 5/8 or 3/4 the 1-1/8 that it takes won’t stop the leak. I hope this helps
I have read if you loosen the oil cap when done helps leaking. Leaving the cap on allows pressure to build up with different temperature changes. Just a thought
to help control oil leakage, I put a shot of Fastape around the threads of the fill hole plug. It acts as a gasket and significantly reduces oil leaks.
As an Electromechanical Engineering Technologist. I'm very impressed with the saw. Lithium Ion batteries, DC and Variable frequency AC drive motors have come alone way.
I don't know about the Dewalt, but it's pretty common for electric saws to have gravity feed oilers that will just drip oil onto the chain until the reservoir is empty.
I’ve never owned a battery powered chainsaw before I had just recently bought the Greenworks 40 volt 16 inch so far it’s worked great and you can cut down a regular size tree with a 12 inch bar I’ve cut down regular size trees with a 10 inch Greenworks battery powered saw before.
I've been cutting with the same axe my whole life. Shit eventually fucks your fingers up with trigger finger time after time. This would be the greatest relief to just cut wood up without taking 10 minutes per cut.
THIS SAW WAS COOL FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS...dead now motor is burnt out, havent even finished paying for it, warranty not valid in Canada so that's awesome. it chugs and leaks bar oil like a mean drunk . guys at work gave me a hard time for using Ryobi tools..but my ryobi sawzall (3 years old) with a 12" blade has outlasted and out worked the Dewalt chainsaw , yes it cuts slower but it still works, Dewalt has really let me down. i'm sticking with Ryobi.
I have a Makita XCU10Z. Quality, and power wise they're similar. The Makita simply has features I like more, such as the traditional chain adjustment system, and metal bucking spike.
Just bought this chainsaw. Appreciate the review and information. The battery size was a major AHA moment. Will be getting a 60V for sure. Will also look into the O ring for the oil reservoir cap.
Great review man your doing a great job. Other like to repeat themselves. Chain probably isnt spinning fast enough to not kick back. Might not be the chain.
Need to put a o-ring on the oil plug, that will solve the oil leak problem just make sure you don't go to big so it seats properly when you close it it should sit flush with the stem.
@@MasonDixonAcres There are two sources of oil leakage: 1. Auto oiling system 2. Oil cap Of these, most of the leakage is usually around the oil cap. Of course, you could drain the oil after each use, but that is a hassle. Alternatively, try doing the following: 1. Never fill the oil resevoir more than half full. 2. Install a properly sized O-ring around the oil cap's recess groove. Apply a small amount of oil around the O-ring to assist with insertion. The final fit should be between snug and tight. 3. store the chainsaw in the normal upright position I also store my chainsaw in a shallow plastic tub to contain the unavoidable small amount of oil leakage.
@@treelinehugger dewalt is known for all their chainsaws leaking oil from the oiling system. Its not the cap. I have their electric pole chainsaw and it does the same thing. Its not the cap
I forgot to mention that after your done using a chainsaw you should always take the plastic lid on the side off where you adjust the chain and clean that area really good because dirt and sawdust gets buildup there and over time it can ruin the chain I always use one of those little brushes that looks like a toothbrush that works really good since you can’t use a wet cloth since it’s electric just thought I would mention that because it will make the saw last a lot longer.
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The very first thing I read in the instruction book when I got my saw was that you are to remove the oil every single time you’re finished using the saw. I am wondering if your Saul leaks if there’s something wrong with the actual saw. If mine does the same and mine is currently brand new, I will message back.
Just bought it and it’s nice for the small cuts. Mine does leak oil too while sitting between cuts. I did drain it before storage and it needed a lot of cleaning because it seems to trap the shavings. Good luck with yours.
The "review" really should include a comparison of the weight with batteries compared to gas chainsaws of a similar size. BTW, the kickback protector will not do any good with the technique that either of you demonstrated in handling the saw. The front arm must be straight, no bend in the elbow, and centered on the loop handle directly behind the kickback protector. In a kickback event, a bent elbow will collapse and the bar will hit you in the face.
That isn’t a “kickback protector” 😂 it is the front hand guard, and on gas saws it engages and disengages the chainbrake. Most Gas chainsaws have an inertia brake that doesn’t require being “put on” but it activates when a force equal to what it requires happens. This would be your “kickback protector” This can be tested by dropping the tip of a shutoff saw (with chainbrake disengaged) from a few ft above a piece of wood. Hold the rear handle and let the tip hit the wood. You should hear a click and be able to release the activated chainbrake. Hope this might clear up some muddy chainsaw terminology and myths for people. Straight arms are not required while using a chainsaw as it could cause operator fatigue sooner and possible increase incidents. Being comfortable with a chainsaw closer to you is better than being nervous and holding it as far away as possible.
Online, it appears only the DeWalt brand of 20V chainsaws that work, and the other brands are too weak. If you have to cut a small diameter tree, a cordless 20V circular saw should be okay. DeWalt must be hiring some Walt Disney 'physics' help to get a better 20V chainsaw than the other brands, which are only dangerous toys.
It's true that chainsaws in general are no good for leftys, I think there's a stat out there that is a majority of chainsaw accidents happen because of that.