Deffinetely one of my fears for me. The battery backs are rebuild able though even if you can't buy new ones. There's companies that will do it.

Yes, I have thought about that. I left mine out in a cold shed over the winter and that trashed them I guess. Both batteries do the same you put them on the charger and it flashes a code for bad battery. Other than that I loved it.@@diytito8165

Actually about a year later it started leaking on the shelf. I honestly haven't had a chainsaw that leaks.

Hang them by the bar handle down. All chainsaws leak, the oiler is what leaks, not a bad seal or anything wrong.

@@diytito8165 I remember our saws leaking some. So guess it depends on what you are considering leaking. Leaving a sticky mess, yeah that I've seen lots. Completely draining the oil in a matter a couple hours or days, nope that's nothing I've seen either. Cut a lot of firewood when I was younger so not an expert but fairly familiar with the orange and red saws at least. Not had any real experience with Stihl, Poulan, or Homelite. Owned one of each of the last two and wasn't a fan, but I got them used so who knows how they were treated prior. Also not any real experience with a new saw. The saws I have experience with were worked hard machines and probably past their prime. I've an orange saw in my garage and I can't complain about it. It runs good, cuts good, and despite it being sometimes years between uses hasn't let me down yet. Do you think that Atlas saw would take a 20-24" bar? I need to cut down a pretty decent sized tree and I know my Husqvarna is too small. Cut down one smaller than it a couple years ago with the Husky and had to cut from both sides, I don't like do that. I think I have an 18" bar on it now and that's all it will handle. An electric saw that would handle that size bar and doesn't break the bank would be perfect. Have a feeling I could buy a new saw for what it would cost me to have someone else drop the tree and it is well within my wheelhouse.

Had a craftsman gas saw that leaked

Yes it's seen less work than I did initially but batteries still hold a charge and it's going ok.

I'm not aware of but alot of these saws use oregon bars so maybe they'd be able to help you!

@@diytito8165 yeah I’m looking as well online like to make one of the atlas a 10 inch

Anything is possible. Dream big Bobby!

Working well for me! Seems to be just as good as the original chain that came with the atlas.

@@diytito8165 Thanks for the quick update - Ordering now!

btw most brand names dont mean crap anymore. MANY brands that started off as unique brands have long ago been sold and now are just bait names ....like Schwinn bikes and Coleman etc etc ....now simply names used to sell stuff made in China or where ever but people continue to love to think the name means quality ...having said that I did buy Oregon brand chains on A,mazon and they last as long as the next but I bought the cheapest chains that had decent reviews I dont care which brand on the package

The new bar may help but I haven't looked into a replacement one. Though I probably should.

I was contemplating using an Oregon bar and chain on mine. Good to know that the S62 will fit and work.

@@michigandon how did that work for you?

@@elliotttrumbo5320 Working excellent thus far. Granted, I haven't used the saw extensively (I'd have a gas-powered saw if I did several hours worth of woodcutting every single day!)

My guess you have the wrong bar or chain they have to be compatible there are different specs chains and saws not only the length

Shut up

As a former Oregonian, no one gives a rats turd how OREGON is pronounced anymore! I left Portland 35 years ago, before it went full on batshyte crazy! Personally, I vote Portland be renamed cesspool! Amazing to think the people can make the beauty of the northwest seem too unattractive to set eyes on again!

You’re the same guy that says “Clean” for Klein tools.

How can you tell? It doesn't seem warped? I'll have to pull it off and take a look. I haven't looked at replacement bars for this saw yet either.

I wouldn't be surprised. They make most of them for alot of manufacturers.

@@diytito8165 BTW...I appreciate the review. I may be getting one soon. Still researching.

@@tommyschlegel5653 pass on Atlas, the batterys dont hold up, if you get one make sure you get warranty , mine when to 30 minute run time down to 5 minute run time.

@@dannywyatt291 thanks...I'll just get a gas saw for now.

I heard Atlas bought out Milwaukee years ago so it should be a decent saw I just picked one up

Agree. I found the oil cap slightly flimsy. I haven't had any issues in the cold but haven't used it below freezing.

@TacticalN8 - Your disappointment at "Commercial grade" rank for a chainsaw under $200 dollars is funny! Maybe you should take a look at "Commercial grade" chainsaws and then fork out the appropriate amount of coin! This chainsaw is OBVIOUSLY NOT targeted at "Commercial" use, but the DIY property owners that can NOT JUSTIFY buying "Commercial grade"! Your FIRST CLUE should have been the PRICE! Your SECOND CLUE? CORDLESS!!! I plan to go pick up THIS SAW TODAY! NOT because it is "Commercial grade" for under $200 bucks, but it APPEARS (from ample reviews) to be better VALUE for THIS homeowner who does NOT NEED "Commercial grade"!

I haven't had an issue but I assume you've cleaned the bar out with compressed air as well? Maybe try a new chain?

@@diytito8165 Don't have a new chain, nor compressed air. I scrubbed it with a stiff brush, though, Just one of those things we non-pros just have to fight with until we find a repair shop, I guess.

Wrapping a string around the tree and measuring it would be the circumference. Divide the circumference by 3.14 to get the diameter.