I have purchased and used a six and eight inch mini chainsaws. The six inch one didn't have automatic oiling, so I oiled the chain every time I changed the battery, which wa s about twenty minutes. It lasted about eleven months before the chain cover/guard desintegrated where you tighten the nut that secures the bar. The eight inch one, although it had an oil system that you had to pump to oil the chain (they called it automatic), only lasted a month. Based on my experience, I can only say that these mini chainsaws are designed for light work around the house. Unless the manufacturers take the time to make serious improvements, they won't take the place of a name brand or proven gas chainsaw.

This review was wonderful. I'm currently looking at one of these type of units. You used the tool, you didn't spend 15 minutes talking about the history of mini chainsaws, etc. You did a real-life usage battery test, too! Thank you for a great review.

I bought one of these, and since the cost was very low there was little risk, but I love it. My wife also loves this thing for pruning branches, and I find myself reaching for this handy tool more often than I expected to. It's simple and it works.

I bought this a few months ago- and it's been a real work horse. Very pleased with its performance.

This is exactly what I need. I have a tennis court with uncontrolable brush and branches all over the place. With this I might be done in one day. Love the size of it too.

I accidentally stumbled upon this video. Honestly, it is such an amazing video made to the point. Thank you so much mate. Keep up the great work. I have now subscribed to your videos.

I have a similar Chinese saw with 6” bar. It’s a very handy tool and I’m glad I got it. A shoulder injury means I can’t work with a normal chainsaw above about waist height, but I can use the 6” one-handed no problem. A couple of observations: it’s lightweight, which means it’s far more grabby than a heavier petrol chainsaw. If you’re not careful it can bounce all over the place, especially on small stuff. Follow the usual power tool rule, and ensure it’s running at full speed before bringing it into contact with the work. It’s not an intimidating piece of kit, but remain vigilant. I got tired and a bit lazy at the end of a session cutting firewood, and let it too close to my other hand, and it took a chunk out of my little finger (all healed now, thanks). I’ve used 14” and 20” bar petrol saws for 30 years without any injury whatever. Go figure. Have to say I thought you let the tool get rather too close to your legs when you were kneeling down around 4:30. It’s small and light but needs treating with the same respect you’d use for a big petrol saw. You don’t need the full chaps and helmet rig, but I would say gloves and eye protection were a minimum. These are just my thoughts. Nice video, thankfully free of nonsense, and very helpful to anyone thinking of getting one of these very useful tools.

Many thanks for the on-the-spot review, It looks like the perfect saw for my yard, I'm going to get one right away!

Ibought one about four months ago and I am happy with it and impressed what it can get through for such a small saw.

John, thank you for your review. It helps a lot to make a decision.

Wonderful review, not boring at all like the others. You talk straight to the point. I came here because I am actually looking one for myself, and thank you for sharing this video.

I got one last year and it's now one of my best tools

I used one of these tool for the first time today although not that particular make and was blown away with its capabilities

Great video. Thanks. Going to buy one.

Great review. And thankyou for not including a 5 minute message from a sponsor.😒 Straight to the point with no bs.

Thank you for this review. I'm considering getting one of these. Much appreciated.

Nice review. I love mine, just used it again to cut down 2 badly overgrown juniper bushes. It’s a terrific addition for the price

I just bought the Ryobi 18 volt brushless "pruner." 6" bar. Used both a 2 and 4 amp battery while testing it. Used it for more then just pruning to see what it could do. Oil free design for bar and can adjust chain tension without any tools. Has its limitations, but its weight and slim profile make it easy to operate one handed. Won't replace my chainsaws, but a useful tool for certain applications.

Looks really good for hiking trip🔥 For yard work for sure.. Nice video..

We have this exact saw and we love it. So useful!!

Thank you for the helpful video

Nice video, adequate info on a small tool, very good editing, worth the six minutes. Thanks

Great video my friend. Wish all videos are like yours. Instrumental & to the point 💯👏👏👏👏

I got the 6" Kimo. Super sweet little saw.

I have a similar mini chainsaw. The battery lasts about 10 min of continuous use. But in that time I can cut about 3 15liter buckets (about 10 gallons total) of hardwood firewood so it's amazing and ofc the effort is minimal compared to manually doing it or brining my full size electric chainsaw. Plus I can just hold the wood in one hand and the chainsaw in the other. It's nowhere close for continuous use. it heats up quickly and it's definitely not good to cut for long. But for occasional use it does a lot.

Looks a very good for the price thank you from New Zealand

Thanks for the demo I saw that at Walmart and was wondering if it was worth it.

I have used these type saws for 3 yrs. I have bought 6 units. Pairs because of parts. One dies then i can fix the other. I hVe used 20v 4 inch and 36 v 8 inch. I have used them to cut 8 cord of wood for the wood stove. One thing, you must sharpen the chain correctly. Sharp a d the saw works great. I keep going until 4 or 6 batteries are dead. 4 hrs plus use. Cheers

I got the Milwaukee M18 hachet during the holidays but still pull out the Chinese /Amazon special because it's just so good for everything except bamboo. The fibers will foul up the chain; need a power pruner for that.

I bought 2 saws, by different makers when Amazon was selling them for under $35 and $30 and have put them to good use. Excellent tools for the homeowner. I advise using a little more bar oil than shown.

A Makita batter works on these, I have on in my ATV and they are awesome for keeping trails clear of small brush and trees

John, thanks v nice vid. I just got a mini 6"er from Amazon for Xmas, though not a Saker but it has identical Gizmos. I was just wondering if you could tell me how would you know if the chain needs tightening or not? Its on factory setting currently. Appreciate your help v much, thanks!

I bought one of these cheap ($30.00) Chinese mini chainsaws with a 6in bar and I was so impressed with it I got a 4in and an 8in bar for it and it serves me verry well I love it and I'm glad I got it I also sent one to my sister and her husband who are getting to old to handle there lumberjack type gas saw

I bought this exact product and it works AWESOME!!

Thank you John! Great video!

Got the exact same one. Great tool.

NOTICE that the kits always come with a tiny battery instead of the 5AH battery they all sell as upgrades. I'd rather pay more up front than have to buy the real battery later

GOOD review John. ❤

I love my mini saw, use it frequently. I'm in my 70s...

Great little saw for pruning apple trees 👍

I bought one on Amazon for $65 and I love it. It works great on small branches, but it does bounce a little as I saw in your video. I haven't tried it on anything over about 3 inches. Overall, I'd say it's a solid BUY.

Very useful tool for gardening

Thanks for your review and thorough testing. I need to prune my peach tree to a more manageable height. Can I do it with this mini saw, while on a ladder, safely? Is it really torque-y?

I'm a tiki carver, just bought this as I always dig to deep with the bigger chainsaw, this looks perfect for rough cuts then come in with the chisels.

Useful piece of kit but probably not a good idea to have the charging lead still tightly wrapped when battery charging. All sorts of stray magnetic effects and heat generation caused when you don't unwrap leads.

These are very handle for small limbs and shrubs. WILL they cut rather large limbs? Yes, but it's not their forte. They will overheat if pushed too hard. Keep the chain sharp, and clean after use and they will do fine.

I have one of these: in a word, it's a terrific tool!

very helpful and instructional video.

I purchased one of these 6” Chain Saws from Amazon back in November of 2022. Looks almost exactly like this one in the Video but mine is all black with a Black Molded Case very similar to the one in the video. I plan to use it for the first time this week of May 6th 2024. The first thing I did when I got it was I charged the batteries. Well today over a year and a half later I opened the case to see if the batteries needed a charge. Right away the Red light came on the charger and they took a little better than 1 hour to charge them up again one at a time. Anyway from having full size gas chains saws I adjusted the chain to what I thought would be just right being I thought the chain was on too tight that I couldn’t slide the chain along the Bar. I am curious to what everyone is using for bar and chain lube? This bar oil Amazon sells is expensive but I guess all oil is expensive today. I always just used a 20 or 30W Non Detergent oil on my chainsaws since the 1980’s and I never wore a bar out. I am also hearing that Canola oil can be used on this 6” bar. I am asking because I have both Canola oil and 30W Petroleum oil non detergent around. Believe it or not I use the canola oil on my paper shredder and it works great keeping those blades clean and sharp. Just curious to others thoughts on the chain and bar lube.

My little Simpy chainsaw from Amazon is an excellent bit of kit

Cheers John, nice one. From UK.

Thank you I have been curious about those

I’m wondering about sharpening the chains on these. I have similar one. Are there small files available for these? If so what size are they and where do I get one? Thanks!

In the market for one. Thanks for the video John. Are you for hire?😁😊

would a makita battery fit on this? thanks and nice review

Now that's a Vidya...well done

I bought one but the name was yahhu.. it looked identical in every way including the case so I’m sure it just a few stickers but I LOVE MINE!!

I wanted to get my son one of these mini chainsaws for Xmas. He’s a 20-something new home owner. Thanks for a great review without endless boring talking! This was perfect, and I’m sold on the one you demo’d. Thanks so much! Angie

Do we have to keep the round button pressed down while pushing the trigger down as well? Thank you. 😊

John....is this a good chainsaw for dealing with some small limbs off a dead hardwood tree?...would appreciate your view on this

As a part timer playing guitar, I think he's just an entertainer with focus on music production. But, yeah, he's making a living do it. My Dad used to swear a lot, maybe that's why!! But Glenn would not beat Brian Harvey (BHTV) on a Swearometer. Thanks for sharing.

I got the Winemana mini saw on Amazon a week ago. Only $39.99. It has done a great job making kindling and trimming branches off an oak tree. I have a big jug of chain oil and use a Zep brand spray nozzle to spray oil out of the jug. Very happy with my mini saw.

i feel that the tool shakes the moment I touch the surface of the wood. Is it because the tool is too light or not enough rpm on it or what am I doing wrong?

Brilliant video, my wife’s ordering me one as I type, thank you

Besicaly the chineese mini saws are few designs and over 50 brands. Bought same design different brand. The motor burned out after 30 min of work. Returned it and took the money back. Now I am thinking to take another design because the idea of those saws is great. They are necesity if you have trees to care and I have over 20.

The one I bought worked great the first time I used it. Went to use it again and it would cut then quit. Wait a second, cut then it would quit . Fully charged battery does the same thing, cut a little then quit.😞

I love em 👍👍💲💲 When the battery runs down. 🙄 I'am done any way. 👌👌 I have a big pill of limbs. To pick up and move> I also use it, to cut wood for my BBQ Pits > 2 to 3" long sticks, out of the thicker longer limbs 🔥 Great for BBQing 👌👌 I store the wood chips in a 31 gal. trash can. 1 for pecan, 1 for Oak, 1 for Mesquite

Are there any additional safety features beyind the two passive guards? Does it have an auto-cutoff feature that activates under certain conditions?

My buddy and I went to collect firewood, he with the Amazon mini saw, me with my Ryobi 18v chain saw. I can honestly say the Ryobi out cuts the Amazon mini by 3 to 1, and Ryobi cuts bigger logs much faster.

Not sure how it would work on some of our Australian hardwood. However, for the purpose you demonstrated, it seems grear

I have a 4 inch Kohm it will not stay running after 10 seconds. Batteries are good just shut off will not turn on with switch on handle when it stops running. Have any ideas?

I buy hardell mini chainsaw, I think it is good,you can try.

Great video..my saker did not come with manual and missing one small tool

Did you say at the end how long it takes to fully charge a battery from totally depleted? Or did I miss it somewhere along the line?

I bought a different brand for $100. It worked for three one hour projects then died and would not run at all. It also constantly needed the chain re-tightened which seems quite dangerous. Some products may be better quality and I would get the next size up the next time.

Does the chain get loose with the heat of use like a regular chain?

I tried mine for the first time today. No complaints about the cutting, but being weak in my hands ( 72 and not use to it) I would stall it. Normally, that would not be a problem. Just restart it, right? Not if you're left handed. I had to place my right hand over the handle and push the starter whi!e using the left hand for the trigger. Am I missing something?

I wish I could find a source for a round file small enough to sharpen this chain.

Not available from AU Amazon. Can you tell me if the charger is just 110 volts or is it a 110-240volts? I see a number of almost exactly the same items as here just with a different name. Are they all made by the same maker? like many Chinese products.

I use a manual 3ft long saw. No batts, keeps my arms well oiled.

My complaint about the mini chain saw is the chains continually had to be adjusted. Batteries lost charge quickly.

Thanks for sharing. QUESTION??? Would you please tell me what kind of oil I need to get for that saw???? THANKS

Did I miss your telling the recharge time on a dead battery?

Only few drops of oil for whole accumulator capacity? Normal saws take constant flow of oil to protect chain from overheating

How long does battery last and how do you store a fully charged battery?

When and TP apply OIL

I use a cordless reciprocating saw for the same jobs ... no oiling.. and easy blade changes.. and easier to get in tight spaces than this weird little chainsaw thing.

With no built-in oiler, how often should you re-oil the chain?

how often did you oil the chain ? ... just bought one from Amazon ....

Last time I bought a Saker product ( mini vacuum) on charging it nearly caught fire! 😱

May I know this is made by which country?

We bought an identical one but brand populo? It worked great for the few months it worked. Then it just went dead.

What is it like on hardwood??? Anything will cut pine and spruce even a dull carpenters saw will make progress on that stuff.

Good tool, but interesting how to work out how much oil to use and when. It is so small and light I can see people chopping bits off themselves by being careless and not taking it seriously as you might with a bigger item. Can you get spare chains? If not, then the temptation for low skilled folks will to keep using the saw with a badly worn blade, leading to potential for getting frustrated and doing dangerous things. Great video.

No trees where harmed but 20.000 leaves did'nt make it.😁

The charging time is terrible with this cable adapter like 6 till 8 hours for one battery of two Amps and that is way too long for me,so i both a battery adapter so i can charge the battery with a 150 Watts charger/dock station now i can charge these battery's in one hour instead of 6 hours with the standard cable adapter.

Seemed like it was straining on the 4" cuts. You didn't mention anything about the price or if it felt powerful enough. But i liked all the goodies it comes with.

It's funny the add for this saw says that it was made by a special force guy and it was banned for civilian use come on lol

Great 👍🏻 thanks ❤

Germany here. Ordered this mini chainsaw after watching your video. Seems to be a useful tool. The batteries here are only 18V and there were no 2 extra chains in the package.