The Kraft chainsaw is electric with a power of 1.8 kW, has low operating and maintenance costs, and does not produce exhaust fumes. It is advisable to use it with an extension cord to work at a greater distance from the outlet. With a weight of 4.5 kg and a bar length of 40 cm, it is ideal for cutting wood, firewood, and small trees.
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Excellent for simple use in the yard. Cuts branches and logs with ease. It is definitely not as powerful as gas-powered ones, but it gets the job done. So far, I am completely satisfied.
For its price, it is excellent. I cut down a whole tree and large pieces from two others without any problem. Its chain cuts well and has many rotations without any issue. It weighs 4.5 kilograms, so after a long period of use, it can be slightly tiring, but I wouldn't give any negative feedback for first-time use. For simple use by an individual for "cleaning" the garden, it is just what you need.
It is very powerful and worth its money, I just wanted it to be smaller in size and have less weight. For me, it is difficult to use, but my brother, on the other hand, who used it, was very satisfied. I will proceed with the purchase of a mini chainsaw
The system that "tightens" the chain is not well-
designed, it works fine at first, but if you loosen it and tighten it again it starts making unpleasant noises, it's almost all plastic inside and it's frustrating to use, for me it has reached the point of sounding like a tractor and I don't understand why, poorly designed I would say.
I bought the chainsaw to cut some logs that I collected from the forest that were being cleared by the Forestry Service contractors. In the end, I collected about 4 tons and the tool cut like a razor. I was shocked because until now I had a gasoline-powered one that literally ran out of oil just to cut a few pieces of wood (a very well-known brand). This particular chainsaw cut through all the wood effortlessly and impressed me because even though I used it a lot, it didn't even flinch. A very good purchase, I highly recommend it. And because in the comments of previous buyers I saw that it required a special way to tighten the chain, don't worry once you read the instructions carefully you will understand the correct way to tighten it. At least I didn't encounter any problems. The oil consumption was one liter for about 5 tons of wood. And I should note that I didn't even need to sharpen the chain.
The comment concerns an electric 1800w. Purchased for 69€. First time using an electric one and I'm amazed. It chops and cuts firewood up to 0.40 for the stove. It's a chainsaw that kills oil with normal flow and no leakage. What I recommend is after prolonged use (I use it on 1.5-ton logs), I opened the cap with the regulators and with a dry brush, I cleaned the area that oils the chain. It had collected sawdust and I thought that the chain wouldn't be lubricated properly. I highly recommend it without hesitation!!!
Within two days, I have cut and chopped around 3 tons and the chain cuts incredibly without needing sharpening.
A tool with little money and perfect performance.
Well, after reading the positive comments, I bought it. The tool is great! What is mentioned in the previous comments about the chain is very accurate! It cuts thick logs easily!! The best choice for an electric chainsaw! I recommend it!!
It cuts very well without forcing it. Compared to a previous Black & Decker, it is much better. I have cut 2 walnut trees that are 8 meters tall and a mulberry tree with a trunk diameter of 40 to 45 centimeters, dozens of pallets, and the chain still cuts without sharpening it. The chain does not come off if tightened correctly, unless it gets stuck on a branch. I haven't noticed any oil leaks at all. It feels light in my hand and doesn't tire me out. How long it will last remains to be seen. I believe it is a worthy purchase.
The carpet broke twice in 3 months.
The first time they fixed it and the second time they asked for more money than the machine itself and it is still under warranty.
Never again KRAFT
I'm coming back because I think it's worth mentioning that I have very good impressions about this specific chainsaw. I have cut and pruned quite a lot with it. I brought down a fairly large pine tree with it, down to its main trunk that reached 0.50m, and then I switched to a larger one.
After 2 hours of use, it started throwing off the chain. The reason? The metal mechanism responsible for tensioning the chain loosened and the guide that holds it in place comes out of the rail. This results in it returning to its original position (before tensioning) and the chain completely loosening.
I have contacted the service department and I am awaiting a response.
-- In less than 24 hours from sending the photos to the service department, the technician contacted me and sent me the replacement part for free. For the speed and service of the service, it deserves another two stars...
Today I got it and after assembling and testing it, personally I don't do bedding on any machine, it's not good for these machines to idle after a technician's recommendation, I use it on light load, the machine easily picks up speed and works smoothly, it immediately increases the RPM and cuts very well even trunks of about 25cm where I tested it, it's a bit heavy, I estimate it to be around 4 kilos, but personally it didn't tire me, for the price and what it offers, I am excited.
This particular product is the best value for money. The 1800 Watt power is more than enough to easily cut large diameter trunks without any problems or tripping the circuit breaker. Its power is better than equivalent gasoline chainsaws because it is an electric motor, which automatically provides high torque compared to a gasoline-powered chainsaw that has maximum torque in a specific range of RPMs. There is no issue with chain tension when properly adjusted; those who claim otherwise simply haven't understood how it should be tensioned. As another user correctly explained how to achieve proper tension, I would like to add something else. By observing the blade from the side where the gray rotating "disk" is located, you will notice the following: the inner side of the disk has circular rings, between which the fixed notch on the blade should be placed. When the notch is placed between these guides and the gray disk is rotated counterclockwise and then clockwise, you will notice that the length of the blade is maximum in one direction and minimum in the other. How can you do this? Take a measuring tape and measure the blade when the disk has been rotated counterclockwise and when it has been placed clockwise. You should only place the blade on the chainsaw body when it is at its minimum length so that the chain can be installed. When you place the blade on the body, the black cover is also put on and tightened until the black tensioner, located between the black cover and the orange rotating tightener, is barely rotated. The tension is adjusted based on the height of the teeth from the chain blade, and the orange rotating switch is tightened while keeping the chain regulator steady
Very powerful for its category. It easily cuts very hard woods, with a larger cross-section than its 40mm blade, without any chipping.
Those of you who gave it a low rating, complaining about the chain coming off, will need to better understand how the double clamp works. A friend of mine with a lot of experience (beyond gasoline chainsaws) in electric and battery-powered ones, had the same issue due to a similar clamping method. Even though he tightened it firmly and nothing moved, the chain came off because he didn't tighten it correctly.
A) The orange clamp screws/tightens the black plastic cover on top of the orange main body of the chainsaw (the black angular foot should fully fit on the body) and
B) the black rotary clamp adjusts the blade to tighten the chain.
So:
1) First, tighten the orange clamp until it clicks, so that the black clamp can be slightly rotated,
2) then tighten the black clamp until the chain is lifted about 2mm from the chainsaw blade, and
3) finally, tighten the orange clamp again to secure the whole assembly.
If you don't follow these steps, the assembly will tighten, giving the illusion that everything is in place, but the chain will be on the edge of the drive gear and will eventually come off.
If the black angular foot does not fit on the orange body, then the assembly has not been tightened correctly.
Today I tried it for the first time. It started with the second pull of the cord. Its performance is excellent! It starts and restarts easily for fun. At first glance, the branded carburetor really does a better job compared to the cheaper version that is €25 cheaper. In terms of fuel consumption, it takes 150ml of fuel and it took over an hour to burn it at idle with different throttle adjustments for warm-up.
I also cut some unnecessary branches from light wood, just for fun. It is versatile and reaches great heights.
I was very impressed with this Chinese chainsaw. I will provide further feedback after I use it to clear the branches at the orchard next week.
With the slightest touch, it throws off the chain.
I spend more time putting the chain back in place than actually cutting.
It has a constant slight oil leak and I have to either empty the container or position it with the chain facing upwards.
Its plastic parts don't give me the feeling that they will last for a long time.
I'm thinking of giving it away and getting something else.
The photos and text in the instructions are not sufficient, especially for chain tensioning, but ultimately the chain's design is very good. The chain does not immediately stop when I release the gas (as was the case with other brands) or with the brake. It has a very large oil reservoir and lubricates well! Good quality plastics. I was able to cut hard branches very well with little difficulty, so it passed the tests.