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Five Star Reviews:

52%
Awesome little chainsaw
August 24, 2017
Love it, only con is you are restricted by the length of you cords. No messing with gas choke and hard starts
Awesome chainsaw
July 30, 2017
Very good saw exceeded expectations easy to use really like the ability to tighten chain very accessible. Would recommend to all to purchase.
Easy to clean after use high quality materials.
Beast!
February 25, 2016
This thing is a beast! I have abused this little chainsaw multiple times and it still works great! I am very impressed and would highly recommend this!
couldn't believe it's electric
October 13, 2015
I purchased cheap 14" poulan electric chainsaw 4 years ago.
It was my fist chainsaw gas or electric.
It stop cutting after I cut few branches.
It took half an hour to cut 3 branches smaller than 5" dia.

I watched and leaned from youtube, asked professionals who came to take down neighbor's tree, filed chain and adjusted height, did anything to try to make it work but failed.
I thought chain was moving wrong direction and checked it many times.
It was so bad experience.
It took half day to make just few fire logs.
My wife used to laugh at me as "You should use hand saw, it's quicker !!"
I told myself that maybe because it was cheap small electric chainsaw.

Now my 4years old poulan had cracked on plastic frame because I kept giving it too much force.
I was going to buy gas or bigger (18" maybe) high powered electric.
Then I read all your reviews here.
Took down whole tree ? took only hour to make pile of logs ?
I thought " Com'n ! it should be 3 days project with 14" electric chainsaw with I experienced"
I decided to gave 2nd chance to 14" electric.

I couldn't believe what I see with this HOMELITE !
It took 5 second to cut 5" branch to fire log.
It was 5 minutes with my old Poulan.
I don't know what was wrong with my old 14" Poulan but now I prove myself it wasn't me. It was chainsaw.

downside is same as other review.
You have to prepare a lot of bar oil. I mean "A LOT".
I felt like I was using spray gun to shoot bar oil.
It consumed whole 1 qt by 2hrs of light use.
There is no adjuster for this automatic oiling system.
stop, check, pour more oil.
Great saw
June 28, 2013
Like the other reviews I read before making the purchase, I really can't say anything bad about the saw. It cuts well, doesn't make me have to deal with yet another gas engine in the garage, and is simple. Bought it for small to medium jobs that don't require me to go into the woods, so it's perfect. If I needed total portability or the ability to cut bigger trees, I'd have bought something else, not written a bad review about this fine saw. Buy it.
64%
Very Handy
March 16, 2017
I bought this for a good friend who lives off grid, and already has other B&D MAX tools (and therefore has the batteries and charger) He was very impressed with the performance of this tool. He won't be trashing his gasoline chain saw, but this is for small jobs where it doesn't pay to gas up the big saw.
Great little saw!
May 26, 2015
For what it is - a relatively inexpensive electric chainsaw - this thing is awesome! We had some late spring winter storm damage and several larger branches on our trees broke or cracked. I ordered this chainsaw because all the tree companies were several weeks out in removing the broken branches. The saw was easy to put together and the battery charged relatively quickly as well. Once it was all set up, I went out to test it on all the broken branches. The battery lasted the entire time (about 2hrs of on and off sawing) and looked like it had plenty of juice left. It's not a super-powerful saw, but it certainly did the trick for me and saved me a lot of money having someone else take care of it. This saw made quick work of 3 or 4 inch diameter oak branches so I am very happy!
Whacking the "Bush" in Alaska!
March 29, 2015
Black & Decker is a name in tools that I know and trust for making quality products. I was happy to see that they make this battery powered chainsaw. We have a gas chainsaw but like many others have noted, starting it takes more energy than using it. I really needed something easier and faster to use. We're mainly cutting Aspen and some pine for firewood.

As soon as this came in the mail, I pulled out the battery and the charger and got it to cooking. It took about 5 hours as the booklet said to reach a full charge. During that time, I read through the instruction booklet and put the saw together. That didn't take more than a few minutes and requires absolutely no tools. I was impressed with the sturdiness of the saw. The saw is made of metal and plastic and is very light and well-balanced.

I'm not a big, strong lumberjack, I'm a great-grandmother, so I'm not all that keen on chainsaws but doing a job without the right tool is just wrong. This is the right tool for me. I was able to cut a nice pile of logs up in the 20 minutes of operating time for the battery charge. I have a picture of my pile below.

I like the weight and how easy it is to use the saw. I don't like the manual lube of the chain. It's annoying to have to push the little plunger after every cut or so to keep the chain lubed. I like that I feel safe while using the saw. It seems easy to keep it in control as it's not running anywhere near as fast as our gas chainsaw. I also like how easy it is to adjust the tension on the chain if I see it getting a little loose. I don't have to stop what I'm doing and pay attention to taking care of that.

Bottom Line: The price was right and I'm happy with my purchase. If I could do it over knowing what I know now, I would probably opt for the 40V version with the automatic chain lube and a little more power but this will work for me for now.

Day Two: I wanted to add a few thoughts after spending a second day with this little chainsaw "wannabe". Today we tacked a 50+ foot Aspen with approximately a 7 inch diameter. We won't be trying that again. The B&D cuts too slow for a job like this and in the end, the tree fell all wrong even with the right cuts. We again only had 20 minutes of cutting power and that was enough to down the tree and cut it into small enough sections to get on the sled to haul out of the woods. I used my gas powered chainsaw to finish the job of cutting it into firewood.

This is a great little tool for having around the yard for cutting up limbs and fallen trees. It's sturdy, easy to use and well-designed (except for the manual lube on the chain). It's a step up from a hedge cutter and a step down from a gas chainsaw power-wise. Consider your needs and how you will be using this before you buy it.
Amazing performance coupled with light weight!
December 15, 2014
Last week, I hired a tree surgeon to cut down an elm tree (30 foot tall, 16 inch trunk at base) close to the house in the front yard, leaving the material as it fell in order to save a couple of hundred bucks on the job by doing the haul off myself. Since my gas powered Stihl had been stolen earlier this year, and thus being chain saw poor at the moment, I decided to order the Black & Decker LCS1020 20V Max Lithium Ion Chainsaw, 10-Inch for this job. I had previously purchased a B&D 20V drill, and had been impressed with its performance using a 1.2 Amp Hour battery, and since I thought it would be nice to have a smaller chain saw on han for odd jobs, pruning, and such, I figured I couldn't go wrong with the purchase of the LCS1020.

I am glad to say that I didn't go wrong with this purchase..........I wish I would have bought this a long time ago!!! It took me about 5 1/2 hours to do the job outlined above, making what I would estimate to be around 100 cuts tota , and a total cutting time of about 30-40 minutes on q single full charge of the saw's 2.0 Amp Hour battery (supplied with the saw). I almost finished the job in totalnwith just the one battery charge, but alas, it abandoned me at the end. But then, I simply hooked up the other battery I had on hand (1.2 Amp Hour), and used it for another 5 minutes of cutting time to finish off the job, with the smaller battery still have a lot of charge left to it. Now, the largest size cuts that I was made were small, the biggest being 4-5 inches in diameter, I could tell that the LCS1020 would have been up to the task, but likely without as much battery life time.

The light weight of the LCS1020 at 7.2 pounds definitely made the job easier; my other saw at twice the weight would have wore me out! Other things I liked about the LCS1020 were 1) the tool-less chain tensioning mechanism was very easy and held very tight, and 2) the optional notes to use plain vegetable cooking oil for the bar lube that was stated in the instructions. They recommend the option of using vegetable oil as the lubricant especially for use with pruning off limbs from live trees. I went with the vegetable oil largely because I couldn't find my regular chain lube in the garage, and it worked quite well. It does make sense that it would likely be a little more environmentally friendly, I suspect. The manual priming for the lubricant worked well, but I must confess that I wish that it had automatic oiling.

Eventually I will wind up replacing my larger Stihl that was stolen, but I am definitely going to hold off on that until I had a definite need for it. I think the LCS1020 will satisfy all the planned needs I have for a chain saw in the coming future. My days of cutting down trees for firewood and blazing 4 wheeler trails through the woods have long since passed to my youth!

Updated on 3/22/15: Still quite pleased with the LCS1020. Last weekend I had the chance to use the LCS1020 for the second time, taking care of tree branches that fell from a recent ice storm. Prior to starting the job, decided to do a quick sharpening touch up on the saw, and realized I did not have the correct specified size file for sharpening, which is 4.5 mm. I did have a 5 mm file, used it, and it seemed to do the trick nicely and I got the job done with no problems, but I will get the correct size file soon. I have used Oregon's file guide previously, and it works well to maintain correct angles. For the LCS1020, the correct 4.5 mm size file is found in their produt number 31692 at http://smile.amazon.com/Oregon-4-5mm-Chain-Filing-31692/dp/B0002VFEYE/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1427062221&sr=1-1&keywords=oregon+31692
All in for cordless
November 28, 2014
Let me start by saying I already have a 10" B&D cut-off saw and an old model electric 7 1/2" circle saw, so I was familiar with the brand.

I've only had this model for a few days but am very satisfied initially after cutting up a fallen tree branch that was just too heavy and bulky to relocate on my farm.

In the above project I had available the two amp/hour Li-ion battery and half expected it to run out of juice since some of the wood was 8" thick. No problem. I finished the job with juice left in the battery. Put it on the charger and was surprised it was showing all green (not flashing as when charging) when I checked later.

I've since ordered the 4 a/hr battery but haven't used it yet. I've gone cordless and ordered some other B&D 20v Max Lithium Ion tools (Matrix Drill and 3 3/8 circle saw, blower, tiller, 5 1/2 in. circle saw, in line extended length pruning saw... and expect these to serve my needs for quite some time.

Thought about waiting for the 40v versions to come out before buying but did a mental assessment of my expected usage and decided on the 20v versions as being adequate.

Four Star Reviews:

23%
Oil Spewing Cutting Beast
February 8, 2015
This thing is a cutting monster. The problem is that it cuts too well. I took on way to much work cleaning out my backyard. I had a 50 year old wood fence with overgrown ivy on it that I tackled. The pile covered the patio and was higher than the roof line. I also went up the apple tree and cut some branches so my orange tree next to it could produce more. I then cut off branches on a juniper tree that grew way past the second story on my house. Before this, I had a 16 inch Earthwise that I burned the clutch out on. The 14 inch is a way better size. It isn't too heavy. You can use it in one handed. It cuts as well, if not better than the 16 inch I had. The only problem is that this thing spews oil. On my shoes, my pants, the grass, everywhere. Too bad it doesn't use oil like the Earthwise. It would be perfect. But for the money, the size and its cutting ability, I would buy this one again. Homelite does a nice re-manufacturing job on their products. I also got this really fast. There was a tiny bit of plastic rattling inside. I took off the side cover and the electrical parts looked perfect. It cuts that way too. Just wish the oil was adjustable. Some heavier weight gear oil might help. Post it if you come up with a solution. I took one star off for the oil use. Other than that it doesn't get any better than this.
What a work horse!
January 8, 2011
I needed something quick and cheap to do strawbale work with. Also needed to be fairly light and easy to maneuver. The intent was to use this solely for notching strawbale for post & beam infill, maybe some light firewood cutting.

It arrived in a timely manner and was obviously reconditioned (there was still some oil and saw dust on it) but was as expected.

Then the railroad ties for our foundation work showed up and didn't exactly fit in a couple places (these are 6x8 OAK main line ties saturated in creosote and oil).

Prior experience taught us that cutting these things by hand is a slow, painful process and our other available reciprocating saws and blades weren't really up to the challenge.

Heck, I only paid $30 for this, let's try it out. (Bearing in mind, this was WAY beyond anything the manufacturer recommended using it for). And, holy cow! It really did a great job cutting these huge chunks of oak! Obviously, we were careful not to push it too fast or put a lot of weight on it, so it didn't cut these things in a big hurry, but the blade lasted easily through about 5 or 6 cuts and, if it hadn't been for that tiny piece of gravel (which it actually cleaved very cleanly), we'd probably have been able to keep going. Luckily, that was the last cut...

The blade will have to be replaced before we do any more wood cutting with it, but even in it's current blunted state, it's doing an excellent job doing our strawbale work.

The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is due to it's heavy use of bar oil. I can see where it was usefully oiled for that big oak but even cutting straw, it tends to use a lot of oil.

Not an issue with the saw, per se, but in our application, the housing needs frequent clearing since the straw/oil combination clogs it up pretty quickly.

Bottom line, buy this, you won't be disappointed!
Homelite Chainsaw
July 9, 2009
Bought this item to do light cutting in the backyard. It's electric so no worries about starting those pesky 2 cycle engines. The saw cut well on trees up to about 6 or 7 inches across but I wish it had just a little more power. The chain jumped the bar once but I think that it was because I was a little timid about over tightening it on the bar so after a couple turns on the tensioner everything was fine. Please note this saw is for light use not for major forestry work. I have had no incidents of kickback and I'm quite happy with my purchase. I have found that the chips and dust tend to follow the chain and accumulate in the tensioner housing (I guess because of the oil) so I would recommend a good cleaning after each use.
18%
Four Stars
March 3, 2017
Works great, wish the battery lasted a little longer, but it suits my purpose
and if you already have batteries perfect, otherwise can you leave you with the work ...
February 26, 2017
So far it made the work, be aware has the manual oiling so you need to press the cap to oil the chain. It cuts ok, and if you already have batteries perfect, otherwise can you leave you with the work unfinished,
Perfect for light to medium duty home use
July 26, 2016
I have now used this saw more than a handful of times, and all I can say is WOW!

I have used this chainsaw to trim low branches as well as cut up larger branches that I cut down with the Black and Decker 20V Pole Saw. It also came in handy after a storm blew through a few weeks ago and knocked a large branch into the roadway, blocking one lane of a two lane street. Most of the branches I have cut up using this chainsaw are in the 2-3 inch range, and a 5" branch barely fazed this chainsaw.

The only complaint I have is with the manual pump for the bar and chain oil. It is a rubber bulb with a hole in the top that you have the push in to pump oil to the bar and chain. If you are using the chainsaw in a position more than 20 degrees off of horizontal you have a good chance of a dribble or two of oil coming out, leading to getting oil on your hands whenever you have to pump the oil.

This saw is way more convenient than the 120V electric saws that require you to drag around a drop cord to use them, and 20V is more than adequate for the light to medium tasks I need a chainsaw for. The automatic oiling mechanism on the 40V chainsaw almost swayed me to get that saw over this one, but the main thing that swayed me to this saw was that I already have other B&D 20V batteries that I can use, and with a quick charger only being available for the 20V batteries, I can rotate batteries off of the saw and almost always be up and running.
Excellent tool for minor homeowner yard jobs
March 20, 2016
Excellent tool for common homeowner minor yard jobs. One charge helped me cut few 5-8 inches limbs. Tool is light and easy to assemble and use.
Needs oil bought separately.
Recommend getting an additional battery preferably the larger capacity one as backup.
It would've been 5 stars if the battery was larger, or if it included a spare one.
Nifty 20vMax Chainsaw - UPDATE 2/21/16
February 11, 2015
I was amazed how much power this thing has -- from a battery pack. I like the power, the weight, the balance, the feel, and the functionality of this saw. The only thing I can say I don't love, and it's not a huge problem, is when I cut into a larger piece of wood, the saw really seems to throw the chips and pull the wood into the housing on the front of the saw. I'm used to gas chainsaws that have the "steel fingers" that come out from the front of the saw to grip the log while it is being cut. I think this saw was created for the casual user moreso than the lumberjack, so the designers probably decided if a person wanted a heavier-duty saw, they would buy one, which I have. This saw is really good for trimming up small pieces of firewood, for example: I cut some firewood for my woodstove, and I neglected to trim a small branch off of a piece of wood, and that piece won't fit into the stove unless I cut it off. This saw to the rescue! Just put a battery in it, check the chain tightness (easy with the adjusting wheel) check the bar oil, and away we go. Actually, if I had already done the checks at the beginning of the day, I would just pick it up and use it. I have not used up an entire Lithium 20vMax battery in one sitting with this saw, so I cannot say for sure how long a battery lasts, but I will say I made numerous small cuts and still had plenty of battery. I will report back if I have any problems. I believe B&D now has a 40v chainsaw, and I imagine that is an absolute beast... One thing I haven't done yet is to try to cut framing lumber with this saw. I may attempt to cut some 2x4s or similar with this. I imagine it would be a much rougher cut than using a chop saw or sliding circular saw, but it could be a quick fix to trim down an area where cosmetically the cut is not a big deal. I think I gave about $125 for this saw (with a battery worth $45ish included), so it was no-brainer for me. I use this saw primarily out at my cabin as I mentioned above to trim pieces of wood so they fit better into the woodstove. If you have an occasional use for this saw, or small branches to trim around your property, and especially if you already have some 20vMax devices, I believe this is a good buy.

UPDATE 2/21/16: I am changing my rating from 5 stars down to 4 stars. After just a little bit of use, say 5 minutes, the chain loosens up on my saw, and I have to stop an re-tighten it. I'm hoping this is just the case with my saw. I have not read any other reviews recently to check. Overall, still a great little 20v saw, and a decent price. No other complaints at this time.

Three Star Reviews:

7%
Three Stars
May 2, 2017
For trimming its fine.
The saw worked great on the other 7 dry trees I cut down
October 13, 2015
Bought to cut down small to medium sized trees around the house. Stopped working after I cut down two larger birds of paradise trees. All the water and and gunk from the very wet birds of paradise trees damaged the chain drive. I emailed the seller and got no response. The saw worked great on the other 7 dry trees I cut down.
i do like the plastic wingnut and chain tighter
September 12, 2015
a half dozen chain drive links rolled over and damaged the first 3 inches of the bar track. after i filed the chain drive links and made sure every thing slide smoothly i assembled the saw. after a short running time the chain jumped the bar. the chain had wedged between the drive gear and the outside washer. the snap ring that holds the washer and drive gear on came out of its' groove. i do like the plastic wingnut and chain tighter. its much easier than using a wrench. i also like the bar oil sight level tank.
If you need a small chain saw, this one is probably not the one you need.
January 10, 2015
Low power. Bogs down when the chain is in contact with more that 2 inches of wood. This would be a hedge trimmer, but not much more. Deliver was very fast.
Did not work
January 7, 2014
I may have gotten a bad unit but this did not work correctly for me at all. The saw didn't cut, it oozed oil out the bottom and was almost empty within minutes of attempting to use it. I did check and double check to ensure the chain was correctly orientated on the bar and installed correctly. Unfortunately as far as I could tell it was blunt. Returns process was quick and efficient. Ordered another saw, set it up and was cutting in minutes.
Not Impressed!
July 17, 2013
I chose this rating, because when you can get the chain locked down and it stays in place, it finally worked well. Because the chain slips more than not and the oil container leaks all over the place, you have to work fast. I won't buy another!
6%
Good Saw. Lousy Oiler
May 4, 2017
The 20 volt model has a manual oiler. It is a hassle, and does not work well. The saw works well and is handy for small jobs.
Prune some 4" or less limbs and your good. I strongly recommend the 4ah battery as the ...
November 29, 2016
I'll be honest. If you use it for what it is then it's a 4-5 star. But let's be honest. It's an electric saw. What do I mean? It is a light duty saw that could trim some branches but that's about it. Yes you probably can fell a 12" tree with lots of patience but it's not what it's made for. Prune some 4" or less limbs and your good. I strongly recommend the 4ah battery as the stock one runs out of power in 10 minutes of use. Beyond that gas power. My experience? Have a 120 acre Wood lot own a number of different saws from $800 to $99
I am giving it a 3 stars because it did ...
October 14, 2016
I am giving it a 3 stars because it did not cut the small branches (I have some scrubs that need to be trimmed) very well. It kept stuck by the branches and I had to disassemble it to clear the branches, I decided to keep it because of the price (I bought it as a gold box deal).
Performance is really good for the price
November 10, 2015
Performance is really good for the price. The battery lasts about an hour to 1 1/2 hours (not constant; off and on working in the yard).
But the chain sometimes gets stuck or comes flying off the rail/blade no matter how to tight you set the chain. And mine leaks lubricating oil at the bottom. First, I thought it was because I had it hanging on the wall at a slight angle but then I put it on the floor flat...and, it still leaks! So, now I leave the reservoir very low/to empty and put a towel under it. Kind of a pain.
the only thing I don't like about it is the fact that it has a ...
April 7, 2015
I would have given this saw 5 stars, the only thing I don't like about it is the fact that it has a manual oiler, and the oiler doesn't seem to oil adequately.

Two Star Reviews:

6%
sounds like motor slips
September 6, 2016
don't buy reconditioned, I used it very little and now motor wont turn chain, sounds like motor slips.
Somehow, I didn't know it was refurbished. I ...
April 6, 2015
Somehow, I didn't know it was refurbished. I searched NEW only. Oily in the box. Scratched on chain bar and case. Assembly required.
Two Stars
February 24, 2015
Seller was prompted shipping unit works but not good for limbs over 1/2" diameter. Not worth the money.
Two Stars
December 31, 2014
Too much oil leak.
Two Stars
December 9, 2014
wasn't up to par with the worx brand worx is amazing
It seemed like just the saw I needed.
December 24, 2013
I had a 15' log that my tree service did not cut up and it was a fairly small tree, and I figured it might be a handy little tool to have around the garage. When it arrived I put it together and went to cut up my log. My first experience was that it barely cut at all. My experience told me that the chain was on backwards but I was startled to find that it was on correctly. As I was tinkering with the tension and double checking my work my neighbor came by to see what I was doing. He works for the city and uses a chainsaw in his job almost daily so I deferred to him. He checked the saw and indeed confirmed that everything was correct and decided to test it himself. It did much the same as when I used it and when he tried to apply more pressure the chain came off. Later I tried reversing the chain but when I did it wouldn't even mare the wood, much as I had suspected. I don't know what this saw is designed to cut, but it isn't wood. Point of interest: IT WAS FACTORY RECONDITIONED
5%
Manual chain oiler works poorly
September 14, 2017
Nice, but my manual chain oiler never worked from day-1. I see I'm not alone.
Although it has a light weight and it is easy to use
May 22, 2016
Although it has a light weight and it is easy to use, the oil pump doesn't work as it should. I will return it.
Price decreased 40% since I bought
March 23, 2016
It works about 40 min after full charge, with sufficient power. The chain is easy to load if off
I had to return the first one I order because ...
January 15, 2016
I had to return the first one I order because the chain was not oiling> the second one I received did the same> I called the manufacture they did not know what was wrong. Now I have to take it to a repair shop you works on black and decker. the closest one is about 1and 1/2 hours from here!
I do not recommend this product to others who want to use various ...
November 25, 2015
I found oil leak while I was working because of oil plug automatically being loosen. The oil plug can't securely tighten. It is design issues other than customer misuse. I do not recommend this product to others who want to use various angle of chainsaw. The other features are good for me, cutting availability, noise, price, easy to use, weight and size. Only issue is OIL PLUG.

One Star Reviews:

12%
No good
October 13, 2017
This saw is totally worthless . It does cut as well as an old bow saw. Used it for the first time today after buying in Oct. 2016 it sits ans chews and then the chain came off . Absolutely a no good piece of garage ; can't even cut a limb one inch around
so dull that it just would sit and get hot rather ...
June 9, 2016
Was not in working order ...so dull that it just would sit and get hot rather than cut even the smallest limb. Not worth buying.
One Star
May 27, 2016
lasted only one season
Homelite should be embarrased.
December 6, 2015
As a MECHANICAL ENGINEER and former professional car mechanic, I can usually fix about anything mechanical that breaks. This chainsaw beat and humbled me.The CHAIN KEEPS JUMPING OFF, no matter what I tried. Inspected everything carefully - drive links, bar burrs, sticky links, misaligned drive gear ..... but I can only keep it on by keeping the tension very high and then it clatters and clearly is struggling to keep the chain on the sprocket.I love electric chainsaws. I have several 12" Remingtons that have run smooth and trouble free for years. I liked the features on this Homelite and decided to get a 14". The auto-oiler and ez chain tensioner are nice features absent on the 12" Remingon. Unfortunately the saw just doesn't cut worth beans. I thought other people who had chain jumping problems were missing something. Not so. This design is DEEPLY FLAWED. Homelite, should have pulled this design and fixed it. Deeply disappointed in this unit.
Worked great till then
May 9, 2015
Motor burned out after an hour of use. Worked great till then. When I first started using the saw there was that burning smell which was very ominous of what was to come...
junk, the chain falls off every cut no matter ...
November 23, 2014
junk, the chain falls off every cut no matter how tight u make it. I would say I was cutting no larger the 3 inch branch.
7%
No battery charger Open the box May and 3d do use it that day
May 3, 2017
I received no battery charger with this unit the box was sealed in a good shape what do I do now I cannot use it it was purchased as a gift for me and it's done a couple months ago
Won't pump the oil except occasionally.
May 2, 2017
Won't pump the oil except occasionally. Best to buy a different saw.
Would not recommend.
September 24, 2016
Dies after a couple cuts. Chain loosens after EVERY CUT. Would not recommend.
One Star
May 3, 2016
The oil pump don't work. Got a new one same thing
FAULTY OILER TWICE
January 20, 2016
Oiler did not work, got a replacement and the replacement oiler did not work. Called Black and Decker and they said Amazon must have gotten a bad batch. Test the manual oiler Immediately after opening. Seems to be a current issue, see other current amazon reviews with the same complaint.
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Price
Price
$57.95updated: Mar 17, 2020
$125.90updated: Mar 18, 2020
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Brand
Brand
Homelite
Black & Decker
Currency
Currency
USD
USD
Formatted Price
Formatted Price
$69.99
$129.00
Height
Height
826.8 in
379.1 in
Length
Length
440.9 in
657.5 in
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Homelite
Black & Decker Outdoor
MPN
MPN
ZR43100
LCS1020
Number of Parts
Number of Parts
ZR43100
LCS1020
Product Group
Product Group
Lawn & Patio
Lawn & Patio
Product Type
Product Type
OUTDOOR_LIVING
OUTDOOR_LIVING
Publisher
Publisher
Homelite
Black & Decker Outdoor
Reviews
Reviews
Score
Score
8.2
8.8
Size
Size
14" Bar Length
10-Inch
Studio
Studio
Homelite
Black & Decker Outdoor
Weight
Weight
28.2 oz
25.4 oz
Width
Width
383.9 in
346.8 in
Feature
Feature

Powerful 9.0 amp motor

Tool-less chain tensioner

14-in. bar with 3/8-in. low profile chain and Safe-T-TipĀ® to help prevent kick-back

Oil level window

Automatic oiler keeps chain lubricated

20V max lithium battery for long run-time and long life- stays charged up to 5x longer

10" premium Oregon low kickback bar & chain

Tool-Free blade tension system for quick adjustments

Wrap around bale handle

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