Mini Chainsaw Cordless 6 Inch, 32FT/S Fast Powerful Cutting, Brushless Electric Handheld Chain Saw with 3.0Ah Battery Powered, Auto Oiler, Lightweight, Sharp for Tree Trimming Pruning(Upgrade Version)

I have four groups of pygmy palms in my yard that are over 20 years old and have never had their trunks trimmed other than me pruning off dead palm fronds. I also have a large Mesquite tree that a landscaper quoted $400 to trim off the lower branches. I have been looking for a chainsaw that would let me do this work myself since I like working in the yard and saving money. I’m a 68 year old woman with no experience with this type of tool so I did my research. This Imoum Live 6” chainsaw is a perfect fit. It’s lightweight and EASY to hold and handle. The safety features gave me confidence and after a few minutes I got the hang of it. This tool easily cut through the very hard spines left from the pruning.The kit came with 2 batteries. A MAJOR plus so you can switch out a dead battery for a new one when you’re on a roll and want to keep working. After a little over an hour of working, the battery still had more than 3/4th charge left and I only quit because it was getting dark. I still need to do some finishing work on the trunks so I can shave them later plus tackle the remaining 3 groups of palms I have left then will trim up the mesquite tree. You can buy the extension pole for this chainsaw that I definitely will be buying for the taller limbs. Having the second battery charged and ready will insure I can work as long as I want. The enclosed instructions are pretty good and I read up on everything before I used it because I’m a novice. The chain came loose at the end and the tightener knob wasn’t working. The chain had come off the quide. It took me forever to figure out that I needed to completely unscrew the tightener knob in order to remove the cover plate because the instructions didn’t say to “turn counter clockwise to Remove the tightener/screw” only “turn counterclockwise.” Since this functions as the chain tightener (clockwise turn) it didn’t occur to me that I needed to keep turning it counterclockwise past the tight resistance (I didn’t know if I would break something). But once the cover was off, it was easy to reset the chain which had come off due to the wood debris that had collected under the plate but out of sight. The kit comes with a brush for cleaning and I recommend having a pair of needle nose pliers handy while using the chainsaw so you can remove small debris that you can see that collects right under the chain above the hand grip. The small design of this tool is perfect for any yard trimming of cactus, tree limbs, rose bushes, etc. It’s a real value price-wise as well. Can’t recommend it enough!

Functionality:Typically, I don't care for devices like this that run on batteries, but I totally love this product. Plenty of power, lightweight, comfortable to wield, and cuts plenty on a single charge. 2nd battery will fully charge while you are using the other. Also love that this comes with 2 chains AND a sharpener! Everything fits nicely in the carrying case as well. I highly recommend this product. I've been using this for a few weeks to clear brush and trees growing close to chain-link fencing. Works perfectly.

We looked at several small chainsaws and tried out a couple, but we were not satisfied with their performance. We saw that Consumer Reports rated this chainsaw highly. We were hesitant to buy a non-familiar name brand but we're very pleased we did. We got the one with the 12" blade. This is an excellent tool. It's well-constructed, compact, weighs about 6 lbs, and cuts easily and cleanly, and the price is very reasonable. It is perfect for seniors and first-time users like us.

Works ok. The chain comes off easily. The battery doesn’t last very long. Comes with two batteries, but that gives you maybe a couple of hours. If you change the battery and start charging the first one, the second one is going to die before the first one charges up. I think the chain needs changing on mine because it doesn’t seem sharp any more and is also very loose. I won’t tighten more, another reason I think it needs replacing. It comes with an extra chain, but be prepared to buy them often. I didn’t think I used mine very much but could be wrong, or but maybe it’s normal for chains to have a short life. If you are getting a pole attachment to trim things overhead and worried about weight, this is great. If you are going to be cutting things not overhead but are not wanting a heavy chainsaw, I would look at a bigger saw but a lighter weight one. My handyman uses a battery saw that looks like a small sized normal one. He let me pick it up, and I could handle it and it worked better than the mini saw. The mini saw works good for what it is. It is not a full size saw. This mini saw is good for small branches and small jobs. It isn’t good for any kind of branch or trunk that is small/medium, medium, or big. I wouldn’t recommend it for chopping down and cutting up anything more than small things. I’ve had to hire a professional to chop down trees and trim others. None of these battery things compare at all to the gas powered professional equipment. Same is true of blowers. Gas powered professional equipment is 100 times better. However, this is good for small trimming jobs.

When I first received this mini chainsaw it looked promising, but when received, it did not turn on. So, I returned it for a refund. However, the manufacturer sent me a replacement saw, and it works well. It is ideal for small jobs such as pruning. Note that the manual has no operation instructions, but several YouTube videos show how to use it and—very important—how to keep it clean: This is vital for keeping it working well.

This is my second one. Through my own stupidity, I destroyed my first one. That should say it all. I loved it enough to purchase again. These are tough working little saws that can take a beating. They stay charged a long time and the new one is superior to the older one. It also has auto oiler on this generation, much appreciated. Don’t be deceived by its small size. I cut pretty big branches with this thing. Absolutely love it.

I chose this to add to my yard tools. It is so much easier to prune my shrubs, small trees and bamboo! Easy to use. Not too noisy. Good value for the money.