Next up – chain length. At 35cm , which is the longest chainsaw bar of the cordless chainsaws I tested, this machine should be able to handle large branches and small tree trunks. It’s worth noting that the chain included with this chainsaw is an Oregon chain – a brand known for producing high-performance chains that many professionals swear by. Outer Rotor BL Brushless motor direct-drive system delivers 0-20 m/s (0-1,200 m/min) (0-3,940 FPM) chain speed for fast cutting, equivalent to 30 mL class engine chain saw It’s worth mentioning that this chainsaw will only run when you have two batteries inserted. If you try it with just one, or if you haven’t inserted one of the batteries in correctly, the machine won’t turn on. After the comments we received on our Makita battery operated chainsaw review, I’ve discovered the importance of keeping the chain sharp and tight. In this video we look at how to go about tightening and sharpening a Makita chainsaw. In terms of battery life, I used two 5aH batteries with this chainsaw and it gave me a continuous run time of about half an hour when used at its maximum speed. This may not seem like much when compared to a petrol chainsaw, but it’s not bad for a cordless. The fact that both batteries can be charged at the same time (if you have a double charger), and take less than an hour to reach full charge is a bonus.

DUC353 - Chainsaw LXT® - Makita UK

Compared to the other cordless chainsaws that I tested, this one costs significantly more. In fact, it even comes in at double the price of some of the petrol chainsaws that I reviewed. Product dimensions are stated with a battery / batteries, if they affect the overall dimensions of the product. Makita has also designed this chainsaw to automatically turn off if you happen to set it down. In my opinion, this is such an important feature – not only does it help you conserve battery power, but it will also prevent accidents. The first thing I noticed when I sat down to assemble this chainsaw was that there weren’t any tools included in the box. Turns out, this is because you don’t actually need any to put this chainsaw together. As mentioned, this chainsaw holds two batteries 18V batteries, which is why it has a 36V motor. Speaking of the motor, this is brushless , which didn’t mean much to me at first. However, a little research taught me that a brushless motor is meant to be significantly more efficient, meaning a longer runtime for the battery.

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You don’t need to use any force at all when using this chainsaw. Just hold it steady and it does all of the hard work for you – it really couldn’t have performed any better than it did. The results it produced were easily comparable to that of a petrol chainsaw. Write: DIY Garden (Harris Creative Ltd), Lytchett House, 13 Freeland Park, Wareham Road, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6FA Alina Jumabhoy has spent several years learning about, and experimenting with, different organic growing techniques at various gardens and farms around the country. Fuelled by her quest for self-sufficiency, she’s now putting that information to good use on her own rural farm. We tighten and sharpen the chain on a Makita DUC353 battery operated chainsaw. You don’t need any tools to tighten the chain, but you need a sharpener to get the teeth sharp. That said, the Makita DUC353Z cordless chainsaw is still a machine that I would highly recommend buying. Yes, it’s relatively expensive, especially when you factor in the cost of the two batteries and the double charger, but it truly is a fantastic machine. It performs well and, most importantly for me, it’s so easy to use. The results that it produces are just as good as a petrol chainsaw, yet this one is so much more convenient to just “grab and go”.

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Powered by two 18V Li-ion batteries in series to supply energy to the powerful 36V DC motor drive system This unit is compatible with all Makita 18v Li-Ion batteries including mixed Ah combinations but please note the chainsaw will only operate while both batteries have charge. Approximate cuts (50mm cedar timber) under normal duty The Makita DUC353 is a traditional rear handle chainsaw with a 35cm bar and is powered by 2 x 18v batteries linked in series to run a powerful 36v Brushless DC motor which is around 30% more efficient than its brushed counterparts and provides longer run time and is virtually maintenance free.Cordless for reduced maintenance; no need to change engine oil or spark plug, clean air filter or drain fuel for storage Powered by two 18V Li-ion batteries in series to supply energy to the powerful 36V DC motor drive system. As a global supplier of a comprehensive range of tools for creating comfortable homes and living environments, The final step was filling the chainsaw with oil. There’s a large window in the oil port that clearly shows how much oil is in the machine, so, again, this was a simple task, especially since the chainsaw came with a small bottle of oil. When it comes to power tools, Makita products are usually a big hit. This Japanese brand, which has been around for over 100 years, is known for producing superior products, something that I can personally confirm in terms of their cordless leaf blower that I recently reviewed.

Makita DUC353P Twin 18v Brushless Chainsaw (All Versions) Makita DUC353P Twin 18v Brushless Chainsaw (All Versions)

Main power switch with auto power-off function for battery saving and avoiding unintentional start upThis Makita cordless chainsaw boasts a pretty unique design, mainly because of how it holds two 18V batteries , rather than one. There’s also a battery indicator on the machine that takes both batteries into account.