I think the guys at Black & Decker actually use the tools they make because this saw, like all B&D power tools, is well thought out, well built, and everything on it just makes sense. They have a real winner with this saw.

I highly recommend it.

I bought this saw to help me demolish an old building.

I don’t have much use for a chainsaw normally, so I didn’t want to invest hundreds of dollars into a gas saw that would rarely leave my garage. I also needed a saw that wasn’t hampered by a power cord. So this was the perfect choice.

I love it. It slices through 2x4s and 4x4s with ease. It will cut through nails too (though I try to avoid them). It’s also a relatively quiet saw. No need for ear-protection. You’re next-door neighbors won’t even know you’re using it.

My only complaint is that the battery doesn’t last very long–about 30 minutes of steady use. But as other’s have pointed out, you can always slide in a freshly charged battery and keep cutting. Batteries can be pricey though (about half the price of the saw) and they need several hours to charge.

For the annoyance this sometimes causes, I take half a star off my review. Otherwise, I’d rate it a full 5 stars.

The saw itself works fine. It’s easy to set-up and clean. Durable and dependable. Very safe to use.

I’ve sinced used it to do cut down small trees and to prune limbs and I’ve had no problems.

It’s a great saw for small jobs.