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.
@MasonDixonAcres2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@peggystevens5144 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! Being a new chain saw user and a grandma to boot, I'll take all the tips I can get!
@JeffyNguyen Жыл бұрын
Just happened to me, on the job! 😂
@techisgod Жыл бұрын
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.
@User7048 Жыл бұрын
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.
@MasonDixonAcres Жыл бұрын
I've found it's not the fill cap that is leaking but the bar oiling mechanism.
@corygriffiths4394 Жыл бұрын
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.
@tomhuggard1510 Жыл бұрын
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
@MasonDixonAcres Жыл бұрын
I'll have to give it a shot, i think it's more leaking out of the chain oiling mechanism though not the cap
@peggystevens5144 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know, I've read multiple reviews and that's a major complaint. I appreciate your input!
@bigmak9636 Жыл бұрын
Read the manual it says, after every use empty the bar oil tank
@kurtspann4424 ай бұрын
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
@robalan572 жыл бұрын
Nice, I just ordered it and I am glad I made a good decision.
@user-do2yj5rr2k5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, just what I was looking for. More than likely going to pick one up this weekend thanks 👍
@tracyhopkins6962 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your review my first chainsaw and I appreciated seeing your wife use it.
@MasonDixonAcres Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!!
@NCSMusicNation2 жыл бұрын
I just bought my first chainsaw. Thanks for the great video 🌟 I was given a 20v battery and now it's time to cut some trees 🌳
@MasonDixonAcres2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Have fun and be safe!
@MasonDixonAcres Жыл бұрын
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@edgestrong Жыл бұрын
Just bought mine!! Super vid thanks!
@GoldenTV3 Жыл бұрын
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.
@ictdpowerstroke4591 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad I’m not the only one who uses a 60v battery for the saw ,,I’ve got the same thing as you and the same though
@MasonDixonAcres Жыл бұрын
The 60V have less impedance than the 20V batteries, so 20V tools actually run with more power using them. Plus the 3x lifespan
@ictdpowerstroke4591 Жыл бұрын
@@MasonDixonAcres yeah ,,haha I kinda knew that ,but yeah ,,but I lost the original battery,so I’m currently trying to find it,lol
@williambray41342 жыл бұрын
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.
@MasonDixonAcres2 жыл бұрын
Nice, we like Makita tools as well!
@Vapornator2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the review and wish ya's much luck with your new home project 😊
@MasonDixonAcres2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! We may need it!!
@morrismonet35549 ай бұрын
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.
@colleengibson7867 Жыл бұрын
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.
@MasonDixonAcres Жыл бұрын
Have fun with it! The 60V batteries definitely supercharge any 20V tool 💪
@eugenew67179 ай бұрын
Did oring fix it
@playtime52342 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@humphreyhomestead3 жыл бұрын
I think I would get myself into trouble with this!! Lol give me alllll the DeWalt tools!!
@MasonDixonAcres3 жыл бұрын
We love our DeWalt tools! It's such a handy tool to have around
@corygriffiths4394 Жыл бұрын
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.
@MasonDixonAcres Жыл бұрын
Good tip!!
@ivov6 ай бұрын
To avoid oil leakage just ensure you place it on its side with the oil cap pointing up. Problem solved.
@D45VR Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@uptobossking38702 жыл бұрын
Nice saw
@riflebear17112 жыл бұрын
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.
@MasonDixonAcres2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it! You may be right about that. -Alex
@user-li5wf8ml8d3 ай бұрын
great video thanks
@wearebacteria Жыл бұрын
this is the best review...
@whatthehellimbored2 жыл бұрын
There's a spot on the bar oil cap for an o Ring..pop one in and that fix's the leak problem.
@MasonDixonAcres2 жыл бұрын
I'll give that a try. Wasn't sure if it was leaking from the tank or the oiler mechanism on the bar, I thought the latter
@stevepena25702 жыл бұрын
the o ring size is 5/8th. i put one on my 12 in chain saw it it fit just right and no more oil leaks
@stevepena25702 жыл бұрын
glad to be of some little help. good luck with getting your saw fixed.
@jagarcia5282 жыл бұрын
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.
@MasonDixonAcres2 жыл бұрын
I’ll give it a try, but I think it leaks out of the oiling mechanism at the bar 😬
@hedgeapplehomestead28162 жыл бұрын
They leak from the oiler
@treelinehugger2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@jeeves7442 жыл бұрын
@@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
@harisyoung41102 жыл бұрын
@@jeeves744 That's weird, my dewalt no longer dripping oil during storage after i fit the o ring on the cap.
@djlancematthew Жыл бұрын
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.
@wayner806 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Eighty_Seven2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Do you know if you can use the smaller drill batteries with it.
@MasonDixonAcres2 жыл бұрын
Yes it works, but not for long 😬
@johnforte34669 ай бұрын
Some Dewalt tools are burning out when using the flex battery in place of the 20 volt max. The auto circuit senser may be failing on some.
@mick5740 Жыл бұрын
great info
@MasonDixonAcres Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@r.oberst2390 Жыл бұрын
I think the Makita one's are the better way to go.
@colo52202 ай бұрын
My d-chainsaw leaks oil like crazy.
@stevehaver7545 Жыл бұрын
Does it really need bar oil? The saw is not spinning that fast or for that long.
@delianides Жыл бұрын
FWIW the manual says to empty the oil after use.
@MasonDixonAcres Жыл бұрын
I can see why. That's a messy PITA though :/
@stvsanders3 ай бұрын
What mm file size does it use? 4.0 mm?
@MasonDixonAcres3 ай бұрын
5/32 I believe. Dumb American units I know
@ThinkSimply Жыл бұрын
can/ should it be considered as a "1 handed top handle saw" like for tree climbers?
@MasonDixonAcres Жыл бұрын
Hmm not sure id label it as a tree climbing saw. Really designed for use with 2 hands.
@kentduggan8626 Жыл бұрын
It can cut over a 20 in tree 🎄
@rachael93722 жыл бұрын
It stops cause it is a safety feature so you don't burn up the motor.
@PedroHernandez-ou5wy2 жыл бұрын
Are you guys try on wet wood ?
@MasonDixonAcres2 жыл бұрын
Works well wet or dry, wet is probably a bit better actually to help keep the teeth cooler.
@PedroHernandez-ou5wy2 жыл бұрын
Thank you I was between 20v or flexvolt 60v . You should do a flexvolt 60v review as well !!
@tribunation2 жыл бұрын
Where's your fall protection brotha? 👍
@MasonDixonAcres2 жыл бұрын
Does that mean chaps?? I read that as if it meant I was working up high lol
@tribunation2 жыл бұрын
@@MasonDixonAcres Body harness and fall arrest system... "yo yo".
@masonbarlow5177 Жыл бұрын
Whats the size for the o-ring in mm
@MasonDixonAcres Жыл бұрын
Not sure honestly! Bought a cheap kit on Amazon that has a large range of sizes, it has come in handy several times
@masonbarlow5177 Жыл бұрын
@@MasonDixonAcres did it stop leaking oil after o-ring fitted
@jamesclaeys3192 Жыл бұрын
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.
@markgaudet1227 Жыл бұрын
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.
@richscott2952 Жыл бұрын
It kicks back because the kerf is too large A narrow chain is the way to go, but not an option.
@MasonDixonAcres Жыл бұрын
This is only a 5/32" chain which is quite small
@garylarson6386 Жыл бұрын
I threwout all my 2 cycle , hard to start, carbs are impossible to clean, I dont need a bigger chain saw than the dewalt 20 volt
@MasonDixonAcres Жыл бұрын
Unless you're doing a lot of firewood and big trees, i agree!
@kensummerlin180 Жыл бұрын
That saw sucks for a lefty. The safety for the trigger is on the wrong side for us.
@MasonDixonAcres Жыл бұрын
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.
@arnulfovalencia675911 ай бұрын
The guys wears too much protection and the chick doesn’t 😂😂
@MasonDixonAcres11 ай бұрын
no such thing as too much protection 😎
@treelinehugger2 жыл бұрын
Works great with smaller limbs. Meaning women with small limbs (arms) can woman-handle this tiny chainsaw.
@MasonDixonAcres2 жыл бұрын
I see what you did there..
@peggystevens5144 Жыл бұрын
that is why I bought this saw and can't wait to fire it up!
@yxz23922 жыл бұрын
油壶漏油!
@MasonDixonAcres2 жыл бұрын
是的,它确实
@user-jp4lo9rk5k3 ай бұрын
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.
@vadimssipolnieks2103 Жыл бұрын
Really not good
@apaulosmith5653 Жыл бұрын
Worst DeWalt tool I've ever used. It's poorly made and leaks oil fast. DeWalt knows of the problem and won't adjust the manufacturing process
@craigwolfe2221 Жыл бұрын
Stop boppin it. Dont Hit it. Its irratating. I know videos dont make themselves. That behavior is bad manners. God Bless