This 16-inch brushless cordless electric chain saw combines powerful woodcutting performance with ultimate portability. Designed for compatibility with Makita battery platforms, it offers efficient cutting for orchard maintenance, landscaping, and woodworking without the hassle of cords or gas. Features and Benefits
- Brushless motor technology - Provides higher efficiency, longer runtime, and increased durability with less maintenance compared to brushed motors.
- 16-inch Oregon-style guide bar and chain - Enables clean, rapid cuts through medium-sized branches and logs with professional-grade performance.
- Tool-free chain tensioning and bar adjustment - Allows for quick, on-the-job maintenance and adjustments to ensure optimal cutting safety and efficiency.
- Lightweight, handheld design with low kickback - Improves user control and reduces operator fatigue during extended pruning or cutting sessions. Applications
- Pruning tree branches and managing overgrowth in orchards and gardens.
- Cutting firewood, lumber, and logs for DIY woodworking or heating.
- Clearing storm-damaged limbs and performing general landscaping cleanup.
Weight (without battery): Approx. 2.8 kg. Oil Tank Capacity: Approx. 150 ml. Battery Compatibility: Makita 18V LXT battery platform. Power Source: Cordless (Battery not included). Applications: Pruning, cutting branches, light woodworking. Bar Length: 40 cm (16 inch). Chain Gauge: 1.3 mm (0.05 inch). Chain Pitch: 0.325 inch. Chain Speed (no-load): Approx. 15 m/s. Motor Type: Brushless. Product Type: Cordless Electric Chain Saw. Dimensions (LxWxH): 460x260x180 mm. Guide Bar Length: 16 inch (40 cm). Weight (Without Battery): 3.1 kg. Power Source: Makita 18V LXT Battery (Tool Only, Battery Not Included). Recommended Battery: Makita 18V LXT 5.0Ah or higher. Chain Speed (No-load): 20 m/s. Oil Tank Capacity: 200 ml. Safety Features: Chain brake, Hand guard, Safety trigger lock. Automatic Oiling: Yes. Chain Gauge: 0.050 inch (1.3 mm). Chain Pitch: 3/8 inch. Chain Tensioning: Tool-free side adjustment. Motor Type: Brushless Motor. Product Type: Cordless Brushless Electric Chain Saw. Sprocket Type: Sprocket nose guide bar. Q: What are the main specifications of this brushless cordless electric chain saw? A: This is a 16-inch cordless chain saw powered by a brushless motor for efficiency and longer runtime. It is designed as a handheld cutter for pruning and cutting branches and requires a compatible Makita battery (not included) to operate.. Q: How does the brushless motor design impact the quality and performance of this chain saw? A: The brushless motor provides more power, longer tool life, and greater energy efficiency compared to brushed motors. This results in reliable cutting performance for orchard and garden work, with less maintenance required over time.. Q: Which Makita battery models is this cordless chain saw compatible with? A: This chain saw is compatible with Makita's 18V LXT lithium-ion battery platform. It will work with any Makita 18V LXT battery pack, allowing users to share batteries with other tools in that ecosystem for convenience.. Q: Is there a manufacturer's warranty for this cordless chain saw? A: Yes, the tool is typically covered by a manufacturer's warranty against defects. As the battery is sold separately, the warranty applies specifically to the chain saw tool itself, and details should be checked with the seller.. Q: Considering it requires a separate battery, does this chain saw still represent good value? A: For users who already own Makita 18V LXT batteries, this saw offers excellent value as a powerful, brushless addition to their toolkit. Its performance and compatibility make it a cost-effective choice for existing Makita platform users..