3 YEAR Review | Dewalt 20v Lithium-Ion 12" Inch Cordless Mini Chainsaw DCCS620B

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John Franco (Contemporary Homestead)

Күн бұрын

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@skeethonorback6531 Жыл бұрын

I wish my “used” chainsaw was that clean.

@dirtyharrysicilian7387 6 ай бұрын

This right here.

@jurgensmart9192 Ай бұрын

I think he might be lying; the saw looks like it was just taken out of the box.

@jurgensmart9192 Ай бұрын

The chain brake is engaged, which is why the saw isn't working. To disengage the chain brake, press it towards the chain. This brake is a safety mechanism designed to stop the chain from spinning in case the saw accidentally kicks back.

@57Pad Жыл бұрын

It easy to fix the oil leaking store it with the oil cap up or put a oring on it fixed it no good to complain why do some people always point out the bad things not the good things just think if you had to cut up your wood with an axe now you would have something to complain about ..

@russellkulyk1247 Жыл бұрын

Dude payed for a chainsaw not an axe. Every review I have seen on this saw mentions the leaky bar oil. Instead of being a contrarian you could just agree that DeWalt should fix the design flaw. Or you could just keep being a c@nt.

@happyamerican3235 9 ай бұрын

Agreed. Just don’t store it with oil in it. How simple. You probably shouldn’t store it with the battery in it either. If it doesn’t run it probably needs a new switch or motor so go get one. Especially if the thing looks brand new. Heck take it to the pawn shop before you throw it away. Some guys know how to fix stuff instead of dropping 1K on another saw.

@MrIgottap 8 ай бұрын

And at 2:00 in he started complaining about it being “too light” and not cutting firewood like a 20” gas saw. I’m looking at buying this saw as a step up from my reciprocating saw (saws all) and so I don’t have to always haul around a gas can, etc. I already have a bunch of black and yellow batteries/tools in my work truck and think this might be the answer. I’m not expecting to cut truckloads of firewood with it (I already have a gas saw collection for that) just the occasional fence post, deck demo and tree limb on the job site. Then he also complains about it being rear balanced when he hangs onto the crossbar, this is a “top handle” saw. They usually are weight centered near/under the actual operating (rear) grip for one handed “up in a tree” work, not the crossbar. Plus, how hard is it to empty the bar oil before putting it away for the day, what can you expect from a

@Jimmy.Plot.41.b 8 ай бұрын

@@MrIgottap I have this saw, bought it 1 month ago, it cuts very well, it is light, the bar oil does leak, but i just store mine on its side, and no oil leak whatsoever, also i dont store it with the battery in it. I use a fully charged 8 ah battery. Well worth the money for me, but i only use it occassionaly at work to remove trees growing up through graves, or down my allotment for general wood cutting and logs for my log burner

@imaginedmountains2311 29 күн бұрын

While your not wrong, this video is a review of the saw. He's supposed to highlight all of the pros and cons

@AlsanPine 6 ай бұрын

i have used 2 of these all over my orchard for years. they are awesome saws once you fix the leak problem which is not difficult and many vids show you how. i have used mine so much i have gone through two chains. one of them i installed a longer oregon bar and chain on. not sure what you did to your saw but from here it looks new. i maintain mine really well as i do all my tools but i use the hell out of my stuff and there is no question they have been used. you may have pressed down too much cutting. i do most of my cutting with these one handed as i cut branches short for my rocket stove, furniture, and trellis making.

@demolitionbmxd 11 ай бұрын

hmm not buying it, 3 years old, bar looks brand new, skin looks new despite sitting in oil??

@hdelano11 10 ай бұрын

I said same. It looks brand new!!!!

@xxROEVYxx 5 ай бұрын

😂😂 right?!?

@jurgensmart9192 Ай бұрын

Same, I think he works for Husqvarna he shamelessly plugged it in there @ 4:47

@Kiba69420 10 ай бұрын

I have heard literally everyone mention the bar oil leak issue. But in my 20 years of owning half a dozen chainsaws, they have all leaked. Not a single one is free of leaks. I got one rn, a nice Stihl in the garage with a puddle around it as i type this. *shrug* My dad has a few as well, expensive and cheap... they all leak bar oil.

@JohnFrancoNH 10 ай бұрын

yes i agree most of the pro and home owner level saws leak out. My current saw is a husky 572xp and so happy it doesnt leak. You have to spend closer to $1k to get an actual quality made saw.

@johnclonch3228 11 күн бұрын

Well, I am having the same problem. Relatively little use and now it is dead. Is it worth spending money on it? I don't think so and DeWalt does not warranty a saw that is 2 years old. Handy when it works in my suburban setting. Thanks for enforcing my suspicion.

@jameskrivitsky9715 Жыл бұрын

Would you share with us viewers when your saw was made and if it is a type 1, 2 or type 3 ? The build date is stamped on the bottom of the yellow case and the TYPE is in small print on the top decal of the motor. I originally bought a DCCS620 type 2 mfg 2020 28-58. It died on me likely due to heat. It gets over 100 degrees air temp in Houston summers which could be the cause for the circuit board to fail. I just bought a replacement TYPE 3 MFG. 2022 39 H5 and will see if DeWalt has remedied the electronics issue.

@amanderik 9 ай бұрын

I had exact same problem with the saw just clicking and not starting. Then it wouldn't even do that. I went to trouble taking it apart, cleaned 3 years worth of gunk out but that didn't fix the problem and I don't have an electric tester. My guess is the motor is bad. Going in the trash now but was great while it lasted despite the oil leak issues.

@dannymeil3294 Жыл бұрын

Start your cut from the bottom and work up then do the top (5/8 O ring) will stop the leak

@Grahams-Grass Жыл бұрын

3yrs. It looks brand new

@MrIgottap 8 ай бұрын

Yeah it does. He probably quit using it and charging the battery the first time it leaked oil.

@77bubba00 5 ай бұрын

He probably takes care of his tools. I try to keep all my tooling clean, too. They tend to last longer that way.

@vigornikolaev1643 5 күн бұрын

@@77bubba00конечно, если не пользоваться

@enthused7591 2 күн бұрын

@@77bubba00 There's no "care" you can do to a chainsaw that'll make a used bar look unused, it's like a circular saw blade, if it's used, the graphics will rub off. I don't think this guy's lying, the leaks are common, but that saw looks to have never cut anything more than 2-3 twigs in its life, which makes the dead motor even worse if that's true. These really should have the same 5-year tool warranty that most Milwaukee and other tool companies offer.

@daveylocker8 Жыл бұрын

It looks like you have cut one piece of wood with that thing. 😂

@grizzlycreek9617 Жыл бұрын

Another person mentioned this, could you store the saw with the blade side down, oil cap up to solve the oil leaking issue?

@JohnFrancoNH Жыл бұрын

i should be able to store it in its normal position, complete BS

@jmaxs77 Жыл бұрын

@@JohnFrancoNH I agree. I have a Toro 60 volt chain saw and this oil leaking issue is the same. I've tried every practical storage position and it still leaks. Since I dont use it much the only way is to drain out oil after every use. I never knew this was such an issue with chain saws.

@stephenkelly1650 29 күн бұрын

Store it on it's side. No more oil leak.

@JohnFrancoNH 28 күн бұрын

Im sorry that is not an acceptable solution. How about design it properly so it doesn't leak all over customers property.

@eugeneostrander7634 16 күн бұрын

@JohnFrancoNH ALL chainsaws leak a certain amount. Opening oil reservoir tank to release pressure, after sawing, then close it, and then store on side with cap up. Solves the oil leak problem and the pitching ( unless you are whinny and like to play the victim).

@bernadettepedroza149 4 ай бұрын

We are our second saw and will buy something different. I thought it would be perfect for me but it doesn’t last. Thanks for the info.

@paulganci5657 6 ай бұрын

John, thanks for going out of your way to post. I have the same exact saw and have the same issues with the oil discharge. I store-it with the vents facing up but, regardless it is a messy saw. I have two light bars appearing on the battery charge but when you place the battery on the charger it shows a steady red light indicating that it's fully charged when it's not. I guess I'll have to run it all the way down?

@LeroyJenkins-nn5go 3 ай бұрын

I bought the DeWalt 20v pole saw and have used the hell out of it, doing probably more than it was intended to do, with know problems. I was thinking of also getting one of these but for some reason they cost as much or more than the pole saw did

@timmyrichardson87 7 ай бұрын

Same. Hate the leaking.

@georgeraposo2917 5 ай бұрын

1$ fix 3/4 inch o ring hardware store

@justinsmith623 Жыл бұрын

Dewalt didn’t put a seal on the connection of the bar oil cap where it mounts on the tank. Gasket maker fixes it.

@57pad75 8 ай бұрын

What do you expect to get for under 200.bucks I got a milwaukee 2826 22 paid 1,150.00 for it and no leaks of oil

@georgetaylor2819 7 ай бұрын

I bought one also -- when it leaked, I went to the company DEWALT and they were nice enough to send me 'O' ring and after installing 'O' ring --- it STILL leaked --- I now place it on its side and am looking for a DEWALT battery chainsaw BIGGER than 12 inches - THAT DOES NOT LEAK! I have all these batteries and all these DEWALT tools and am not wanting (I will do it if need be) to change to another brand.

@cjsawinski 4 ай бұрын

I want something small and “cheap” like this mostly for quick pruning, or to keep on the quad for clearing the trails at hunting camp. But I don’t want something that will only lay a few years, or if the battery will be dead in 5-10 minutes… Anyone here have some good suggestions? I have the cordless dealt pole saw and love it for setting up my tree stands and for pruning tall stuff around the house. I have a big Husqvarna gas saw for large stuff, just want a smaller cordless for easy pruning or light work around the property.

@JudgeSikhs 8 ай бұрын

I just bought this today to just trim up the already cut down palm trees for disposal. 30 mins later it just stopped. Fresh battery. Free of debris and cleaned. Same as you, I dont get it

@aribernays 8 ай бұрын

Same. Have you found a solution??

@JudgeSikhs 6 ай бұрын

@@aribernays I exchanged it for another new one. And barely at the end of its very first use, same damn thing. And it was just for light duty work You find anything that worked out for you by now?

@MrBrown238 23 күн бұрын

Mine has done the same, it started a couple of times but seems dead now, brand new really frustrating @@JudgeSikhs

@srt8speed 10 ай бұрын

Would you care for a little cheese with your whine sir? 😅 .. Find where the oil is coming from and silicone it with “ the right stuff” gasket maker. Problem solved..

@MrIgottap 8 ай бұрын

How about it? I wish my $200 dollar plastic tools performed as well as my $1K pro stuff too.

@srt8speed 8 ай бұрын

@@MrIgottap ?

@deanstackhouse8775 Жыл бұрын

I can't tell on this phone if it has the spike bar for leverage ? re the bar oil leaking : I discovered how to stop that on KZbin a bit ago and I've been using chainsaws since about 1980. Leave the cap a bit loose when you park it. This works well. I did leave a little string around a finger for reminder

@JohnFrancoNH Жыл бұрын

There is no spike bar. So you loosen the cap and lay it on the opposite side? That a really odd way to store a chainsaw. My Husky 572XP has no issues now..every single other cheap chainsaw including a new husky rancher 460 leaked. I had that problem until i bought the pro level saw. Now no more BS leaking bar oil

@deanstackhouse8775 Жыл бұрын

@@JohnFrancoNH You lay it so the cap is up as when you fill with oil and gas.

@JohnFrancoNH Жыл бұрын

Thats what i ended up doing with this dewalt because of leak issue. I dont call this a solution

@karunald Жыл бұрын

Again - the leaking issue. I'm curious about the 8" baby version which I'm reading doesn't have the oil leak issue?

@JohnFrancoNH Жыл бұрын

all chainsaws under $800 will leak...gotta buy a pro level saw to not have a puddle of bar oil after sitting

@karunald Жыл бұрын

@@JohnFrancoNH I picked up the little 8" DCCS623 and so far - no leaks. I've read it isn't for people also. IDK. And I love this thing. perfect

@jasonlafromboise839 8 ай бұрын

I love mine. I started with the 8inch. Then got the 12 and 16inch lastnight. Both leak

@Mr.Schitzengigglez 2 ай бұрын

That saw hasn't even been used. At least not the bar. The paint wears on them, fairly quickly. And, no way it's already worn a bar out, or this guy would have complained about that too.

@JohnFrancoNH 2 ай бұрын

I have multiple pro level saws bud. This one got barely used because the one i bought was intended only for "in garage" tasks and still failed at that. Maybe others will be more lucky then i have with this one.

@Mr.Schitzengigglez 2 ай бұрын

@@JohnFrancoNH all good, bud. I sharpen stuff for a living, and was looking into a replacement/upgrade to my emergency purchased Ryobi that died. Was just sayin. Sucks that it died so quick though.

@Mr.Schitzengigglez 2 ай бұрын

@@JohnFrancoNH I did just buy one today. I'll keep the receipt. Thanks for the heads up.

@gr8bskt 5 ай бұрын

Appreciated your review right up until the blasphemy. No chainsaw is worth your soul, bro.

@AlandLindaFarquharson Жыл бұрын

Motor just quit on our 2 yr old dewalt. Sounds similar to yours. Very frustrating.

@JohnFrancoNH Жыл бұрын

Yup it is..it didnt see alot of use either. Maybe 2 hours total on it

@williamtippins3651 10 ай бұрын

Same here ....worthle@@JohnFrancoNH

@BizaroStormy88 Ай бұрын

Chain brake is on....

@JohnFrancoNH 28 күн бұрын

Bro really, you dont think i try that. Come on!

@zach2117 3 ай бұрын

Ill take it if your throwing it out

@JohnFrancoNH 3 ай бұрын

sold it long time ago!

@srgrounds 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Just saved me from buying one.

@s2s_parrotfan236 Жыл бұрын

Geez.... run on, and redundant... make a script and follow it.

@JohnFrancoNH Жыл бұрын

Easy for you to sit there and say. Lets get a video from you!

@lexluther8370 9 ай бұрын

@@JohnFrancoNH You post something on KZbin and then get a case of red ass when someone comments and it doesn't curl your toes. Do you understand why you have 10.9K subscribers in 9 years? Delete your post if you're not a supporter of the 1st amendment comrade.

@melissasulloway6536 Жыл бұрын

Where to find how to replace saw blade?

@dontblameme6328 3 ай бұрын

Chainsaws do not have a blade.

@Mr.Schitzengigglez 2 ай бұрын

Big knob on the right hand side of the body. Flip the lever out, turn the knob to the left, until the cover comes off. Remove the bar, and chain. Cleab the bar, and saw body. Installation is opposite of removal.