Product reviewsMakita UC4041A/2 240V 40cm Electric Chainsaw

Superb saw

I've had a couple of cheap saws in the past which have been ok but this is in a different league. Using it on chopped down trees for logging. It goes through a 12 inch trunk in seconds. It is much quicker than previous saws, takes less effort. Everything about it feels quality even down to a good length of outdoor cable. It has revolutionised my logging. I had my doubts beforehand as i thought the price was too cheap to be quality but I was wrong. For everyday garden tasks it is excellent.Read full review...

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Makita chainsaw

Good value for money, I must admit the blade gets blunt very quick, otherwise powerful electric motor can handle job with ease, new chain already on order, original one after 3 lots of filing not a lot left, yes I would recommend this product.Read full review...

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Makita Chainsaw

I have a petrol chainsaw and its fine for use when I'm out. But I live in a built up area and use logs for my log burner. I got this hoping it would be ok to cut small logs up. Well I must say its a great bit of kit.

East to set up once out of the box, a bit of chain oil plug it in and away you go. This chainsaw is very quiet and works very well. If this broke for some reason I would order another one. Not only does this cut down on the noise but Ive tried it in small logs and large and it cut with ease.

I know a new chain cuts almost anything but I have used it a lot and its great. Simply if you have a log burner and like me often cut your logs up near the house get one of these. No running out of petrol or get loads of stuff out to get 15 minutes of noise.... Get one and see for yourself.

Its not made for 1m width trees but I have cut 30cm + logs up and it goes through them just as good as my petrol...

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JOKE MAINS LEAD

I had a very similar MAKITA chainsaw for many years, which stood up to a lot of serious work, but did go through a number of bars. This one looks as well made and expect the same from it. BUT I was gob smacked at the joke lead it comes with. The lead is 400mm (16") long with bonded on plug. ( are they taking the pi##?) I will now have to get and fit a proper lead. As it is the plug and extension socket are going to get snagged everywhere along with dangers of water getting into the connection. changing this will probably invalidate the warranty too. I'm not one for putting pen to paper, but this really pi###d me off. You have been warned
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Makita chain saw manual short fall

excelent machine as are all makta products, however the instruction manual fails to tell the risks of vibration injury, it mentions gloves should be worn and little or nothing about the effect if you do not wear gloves or what type of glove tp wear. after two hours of enjoyable use the following day I was unable to move my left hand, the doctor informed me that I had badly damaged the muscles.
Through the internet I discovered that anti vibration gloves should be worn, never heard of them and had worn my normal fairly heavy gardening gloves, a whole range of anti vibration gloves are available on e bay which of course I will obtain before I use the saw next.. The product is first class let down by Makita`s failure to properly inform the user of the dangers. I can now look forward to at least two weeks with my arm in a sling. I would appreciate it if this comment could be passed to Makita. W J DaveyRead full review...

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Busted!

The chainsaw is good. Light and easy to handle. Good instructions. Cut substantial branches quickly and easily. BUT the chain tensioner broke on first use! Whether it was my fault, perhaps I tightened it too much. But repair was easily arranged, I took it to a local agent, they sent it to Makita, it was back in four days as good as new, and at no cost to me. All in all I am very pleased with it and would recommend it to others. From Grandadboilersuit.Read full review...

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Excellent

A superb product. Bought it for light work but it is so powerful it has virtually replaced my petrol saw. There have been reports of the chain adjustment breaking, but no problem if used correctly. Have used the saw extensively and am very satisfied. It's also very quiet after a petrol saw.Read full review...

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Excellent quality, very useful tool.

Bought to remove a fallen tree in the garden but not expecting anything special to be honest. Actually it's an impressive piece of kit, very well made, it feels like a 'professional' tool and will be very useful in the future for cutting up logs. I have a petrol chainsaw but it doesn't get used enough to be a reliable starter.

Dealt with the whole tree in under an hour, never felt like it was straining. There is a newer model for more money but this was fine for us, and a very good price.Read full review...

User friendly and a delight to use

I think this is probably the best of many power tools I have bought over the years. I have used it once so far for a sustained length o f time cutting up hardwoods and it dealt with everything I asked of it with ease. I found it a total delight to use. Just one puzzling thing - I find it difficult to read the level of oil - the see through part doesn't seem to be particularly see through!! Other than that tiny point there is nothing I could criticise about it. Delighted.Read full review...

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Comfortable, Quierter, Fast and Smooth cutting

I borrowed a electric chainsaw from a friend as my little old one was getting a bit hot doing a lot of cutting. His was not a Maketa but I thought that I would buy a Makita. It is so much quieter and smoother than the one I borrowed from my friendRead full review...

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Very good product

Very good product, only used twice but most impressed with the power and cutting ability.

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