I bought this saw on Friday 6/30/2023 at a Lowes. I used it this Sunday on a small tree that fell down. I'm in love with this saw already! This saw cut up the top to the whole tree, and was going through limbs 4 to almost 5 inches around. Take it easy on the saw and use that bucking spike. Let the chain do the work and bear down easy on the saw. I was also using it on low hanging limbs near the downed tree. I highly recommend this saw. Use any bar chain oil off the Walmart shelf. And I also bought an extra battery at the Lowes. It was so much quieter and lighter than a gas-powered saw!

Another thing if u let it get full speed before cutting ,let it ride against the where the blade goes out, and not let it jump around from it grabbing, it never stalls. I cut several 5 inch logs no problem.

Thanks for the video! If you push the bucking spikes into the branch you're cutting, it will zip right through it without binding.

For this type of trimming you should hold the end of the branch. Otherwise it bounces up and down and you're not getting a good cut.

Thanks for the video, i do a lot of cleanup on properties that usually consists of destroying trees and bucking them down, i wanted something for lighter duty. I have multiple chainsaws, gas and electric, and pole saws and it gets fatiguing breaking down medium sized branches when you only have heavy duty equipment, i think im convinced to get this as i already have like 8 batteries from all the other kobalt tools.

Solid saw I got to check one out about 2 weeks ago

Just unboxed mine and will give it a go on some downed tree limbs from the winter storm “Treepocalypse” in Austin. Good review! Thanks

I just got one and plan on using it mainly for cutting smaller branches that can't be snapped by hand (from my maple tree that fall to the ground when it's windy). Also I will use to trim think branches from other trees. I don't want to push it. I think it's made for small trimming. If you over do it it's just going to break.

Have u ever used a saw before ?

Last year bought 20v , 4 in chain saw set for under $50 it included extra chains removed a large hedge with up to 4 in diameter trunk with a 2 amp battery . But didn't have automatic chain lube.

So for cleaner and quicker trimming and pruning in the yard of 1" and thinner branches I highly recommend a cordless pruner. Last 2yrs I've been using the Tovia pruner with long reach pole. This does the job quicker and again without tearing the cut. For larger cuts the 12" Kobalt 24v chainsaw comes out.

Good review!

I've got a question. -- Can you remove the black chain guard on top ? -- Does it possibly unscrew if you want to remove it ? -- Enjoyed your video. Thanks !

I went for the Milwaukee M12, and find it excellent for pruning!

Why do i have such a hard time removing the guard cover?

Is there a carrying case available for this saw?

Where to get replacement chain?

Nice! There have new version for trimmer weed coming out. I was wonder is they doing split weed trimmer?

Just got mine past week, it does seem to do better with 4.0 UO battery. But i love it used the shit out of it so far lol also its a 1 handed saw?

Great Review, so when Kobalt first showed this tool I had just bought the M12 Hatchet. And I’ve been nothing but impressed with the M12 one. Plenty of power, I don’t recall it bogging down like this one did on those fist limbs you were cutting. I’d be curious to see a comparison between the 2

I bought one the week they came in for 149.00 I bought another in April Spring sale for 119.00. They are great compared to 300 dollar M12 hatchet or 450 dollar M18 hatchet.

Sir, this is a ONE HANDED PRUNING saw. You shouldn't have been surprised by the things you were surprised about. You do not need a big battery. And you use your off hand to steady the branch when cutting toward the tip. You start the chain BEFORE you began the cut and it won't stall when given the proper amount of pressure. I have this saw and a Craftsman equivalent and they are both work great, especially the Kobalt. I cut limbs up to 5 inches with it. Sorry but this was not a good review. Most people who buy these already have a "full size" chainsaw and use this type saw when a pole saw or big chainsaw would be difficult or impossible ti use.

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Great Review. Pairing a high demand tool like that with the Pathetic 2.0 battery is a head scratcher to me from Kobalt. I'd love to see what it can can with the higher output Batteries - especially the UO 4.0

Your voice sounds like Dan Akroyd.

I can't get the guard off of chain

Remove the guard and it will make you life a lot easier.

I can't get the guard off. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Wow this chainsaw it's terrible. I was going to buy it for a gift but not anymore. I have the Dewalt 8 inch pruning saw and that it's a beast. I took the front guard out and cut a 12 inch tree with it.

Bro let the thing get up to speed first. Lol

They don’t make this model anymore they pulled it

well that was waste of money

Man, is this a video for women??? I want to see thst thing cut through some REAL WOOD, SOME LOGS! NOT "pruning" little twigs on a pine tree lol. There's not many videos with this saw but THANKFULLY there IS A COUPLE that I was able to see it perform.

What is the part number for the blade and where can I buy it?

Let' the chain get to full speed before plunging into wood. Just like a real chainsaw.

Don't own one of these saws. Not sure if I would BUY ONE OF THESE MINI SAWS!