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The chain seemed to retain tension well and this was one of the easiest systems I’ve used. Chain tensioning and removal are facilitated by two easy-to-use dials on the right side of the saw. Oiling the saw is automatic (as expected) and facilitated by unscrewing the cap on the left side of the tool and filling it with chain oil (it also has a nice tether attached to the cap so you don’t lose it). The saw also automatically powers off after being inactive for a minute or so to prevent the battery from discharging. Plus, as I mentioned earlier, you can very quickly power down the saw completely by simply turning it off. Like a traditional chainsaw, the GreenWorks 40V G-MAX includes lots of safety features, like a chain brake, hand guard and a trigger that can be released very quickly when needed.
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In the end, what was most impressive is that we used every inch of the 16″ bar, and it held its own quite well during the testing phase of the review. Having a long bar is one thing, but being able to actually use it is another. Most cordless chainsaws I’ve used include a 14″ bar at best. For a chainsaw, this is a big deal and represents a huge leap forward in technology we hadn’t seen until this model fell into our hands.Īnother unique feature of the GreenWorks 40V G-MAX Chainsaw is that it uses a 16-inch steel Oregon bar and chain. And, since there are no brushes, the motor has a longer life as well and virtually no maintenance needs over the lifetime of the tool. Brushless motors run cooler as a result, and they’re typically quieter and produce less vibrations that can damage other electronic components over time. That means it’s an electronically commutated system that doesn’t lose efficiency due to the contact of brushes on the commutator (the rotating part) of the motor. One big deal about the GreenWorks 40V Chainsaw (model 20312) is that it uses a brushless motor. This tool, like the Greenworks 40V Trimmer, seems to have a good amount of run-time for practical use. Short, quick cuts in softer, dry wood will yield an almost ridiculous number of cuts on a battery-powered tool. The more load you put on the motor (cutting tougher material or larger diameter pieces) the less run-time you’ll have. To end up with run-time, you’re looking at a combination of load and cutting speed. I’m not sure I’d go so far as to disagree with that claim based on our testing, but I would point out that some wood cuts easier and more quickly than others. GreenWorks claims it has enough power in the included 4.0 Ah 40V G-MAX battery to cut a cord of wood on a single charge. Head to Head: Check Out How This Chainsaw Did Against Others in its Class! Let’s just say that, after using a saw like this, you may open up your horizons a bit on cordless technology.Įditor’s Note: This is the original review based on our experience when the chainsaw first came out, but the ratings have been updated to reflect its performance against others its class from our recent shootout.
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Lastly, the maintenance on this saw is greatly reduced, and the brushless motor and 4-year warranty is extremely compelling (though that warranty shrinks to 90-days for true commercial use). And restarting? Pull-starting a gas saw while standing on a lift isn’t my idea of fun, so having a pushbutton start is a godsend when you’re twenty five feet in the air. If you’re trying to hear from your man on the ground, that’s a whole lot more convenient than having to stop a gas saw. The second you let go of the trigger the saw stops and the noise of the engine ceases. First, a cordless tool like the Greenworks DigiPro 16″ brushless chainsaw is much more convenient for up-in-the-air work.