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BLACK DECKER CS1518 15amp 18 Corded Chainsaw
Last Updated: February 7, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.0
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/10
Total Reviews
300
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82
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Hair
49cutting, cuts, trees, tree, chain
+82%
-18%
" ... It cuts wood. ... For that kind of cutting, I'd recommend a gas-powered saw or an axe. ... Actually, I use it at home, to cut my firewood into smaller pieces. ... "
" ... Great chainsaw, feels well built, nissues to cut trees so far, easy to use. ... "
" ... Works as well as a gas one and I'm not sorry i purchased this saw to keep my fence row pruned and trimmed,,,quite powerful ... "
" ... It is great, cuts like like a hot knife through butter. ... "
" ... Really heavy and cuts wood really nice. ... "
" ... This chain saw has saved me so much money by not having to hire tree cutting services. ... I was able to cut all of the trees, save the money, let my dad and cousin both borrow it, and still have a chain saw leftover instead of not buying it and wasting $700. ... "
" ... Cuts great, tired of pulling cords! ... "
" ... I mostly use it to cut down small tree and trim branches. ... "
Product Reliability
20saw, stopped working, minutes, started, run
+25%
-75%
" ... Failed after 4 uses. ... "
" ... After using it a few times, it died-not while I was using it, just wouldn't start again. ... A week later they couldn't find it, a week after that they did and some time after that (they did not contact me, I had to call them) I was informed I would be sent a new one "some time" from B & D. This they did. ... I used it once, now this one is dead. ... "
" ... I purchased this in May only having used this a few times and this is already broken. ... "
" ... I purchased one of the CS1518 black & decker chainsaws that lasted at best 15 minutes before the power switch failed to turn on the saw. ... Maybe just a fluke. ... "
" ... I tried for a half hour but no luck. ... "
" ... Checked all power related issues, the saw is just dead. ... "
" ... 30 minute run time and it died ! ... "
" ... The second time I picked it up, it was dead. ... "
Build Quality
17tighten, tension, heavy duty, bar, assembled
+76%
-24%
" ... Feels durable and still lightweight. ... "
" ... How easy it is to tighten the tension on the chain. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and very well designed and constructed. ... "
" ... Real heavy appears to built well ... "
" ... Assembled easily, just make sure you buy oil. ... "
" ... Sturdy, strong, cut through numerous limbs and branches measuring anywhere from 4" to 14" without breaking a sweat . ... "
" ... You almost need two people to hold and tighten. ... "
" ... not know what they're doing (and/or don't use a heavy duty ... "
Ease of Use
15easy to use, easy to handle, chain, put together, difficult
+93%
-7%
" ... Easy to assemble and very well designed and constructed. ... "
" ... Easy enough to assemble but never even kicked on. ... "
" ... The chainsaw is very safe to operate and adjust. ... "
" ... Simple to put together. ... "
" ... EASY TO PUT TOGETHER, EASY TO HANDLE, WORKS EXACTLY AS IT WAS DESIGNED TO DO. ... "
" ... Easy chain adjustment. ... "
" ... Saw works great and is easy to handle for work around the home. ... "
" ... Very easy to handle, and a lot quieter than a gas powered saw. ... "
Price
13saw, product, money, chainsaw, better
+92%
-8%
" ... Incredible value with this chainsaw. ... "
" ... I got a quote for roughly $700 so I decided to buy this chain saw and give it a shot at saving me some money. ... "
" ... It has an ideal balance of power and cost. ... "
" ... I am nothing but pleased, for 90 bucks(bought the 5 dollar insurance JIC), its a great deal. ... "
" ... It is more powerful than I expected and for the price it would be hard to beat. ... "
" ... Excellent saw and awesome price ... "
" ... I highly recommend this chainsaw and for the price, you cannot do any better. ... "
Cables
12extension, pulling, heavy duty extension, extension cords, cords
+92%
-8%
" ... I use a outdoor utility cord 100’ feetabd no problems. ... "
" ... You will need to use a 12g or larger extension cord, other wise you'll starve the motor. ... "
" ... A cord of fire wood and three good size stumps and the chains still sharp. ... "
" ... extension cord for what they're trying to do). ... "
" ... I would recommend the use of a HD extension cord. ... "
" ... As long as you have a long-enough extension cord. ... "
" ... Does a good job, cord tends to come out a lot and the chain is a bit difficult to put on and does not want to be straight. ... "
" ... Cuts great, tired of pulling cords! ... "
Features
12feature, chain, trigger, released, features
+92%
-8%
" ... Once the light work is completed . ... "
" ... Best feature is the chain itself. ... "
" ... The instant stoppage of the chain as soon as the trigger is released is a real nice safety feature. ... "
" ... Light and easy. ... "
" ... The features and power of this saw are terrific I would highly recommend it . ... "
" ... The instant auto stop of the chain when the trigger is released makes it the safest chainsaw I have ever owned. ... "
" ... The power feature really made the deal for me. ... "
Cleaning
12chain, gas, branches, saws, husqvarna
+100%
" ... Bought this to clean up a bunch of branches/tree limbs that came down in yard as a result of a significant storm that came through the area. ... "
" ... Advice: Make sure you clean tree chippings out before storing the Saw, ... "
" ... It was really easy to replace the chain and clean the saw after each use. ... "
" ... I have been using it to clear hurricane debris from my yard. ... "
" ... Also clean the chain after each use. ... "
" ... Have used it to clean up small trees in the back yard and trim branches. ... "
" ... If you are tired of messing with gas/oil mixtures like me this was the perfect chainsaw. ... "
" ... It doesn't use much chain oil, either. ... "
Size
12saw, heavy, weight, powerful, limbs
+83%
-17%
" ... For your average size diameters I have had no trouble at all and I'm really impressed, and I've pushed it out to 12-14 inch diameter trees, limbs and logs. ... "
" ... The size of trees this thing can handle will amaze you. ... "
" ... This chain saw is a little heavy, but works great. ... "
" ... Powerful, inexpensive, relatively light weight, but big enough to handle large limbs and small tree trunks. ... "
" ... It downed a medium size redwood with no problem. ... Good weight, Good balance, Heavy enough without being too heavy for a lady to use . ... "
" ... I only used it on medium size trees and it works great on them. ... "
" ... -- for their portability and use anywhere -- whereas this Electric Saw ... "
" ... The saw was a very convenient size and very easy to use and we did not have to deal with the hassle of gasoline. ... "
Fit
12tighten, cut, tree, tightening, tensioner
+58%
-42%
" ... How easy it is to tighten the tension on the chain. ... "
" ... Works great, purchased to cut large fallen tree ... "
" ... Second try was able to get everything lined up and tightened down properly. ... "
" ... You almost need two people to hold and tighten. ... "
" ... Sturdy, strong, cut through numerous limbs and branches measuring anywhere from 4" to 14" without breaking a sweat . ... "
" ... Actually, I use it at home, to cut my firewood into smaller pieces. ... "
" ... Just unscrew the protective cover and twist the tightening mechanism and you are all set. ... "
Overall performance
11job, gets the job, speed, power, get
+100%
" ... Just what i needed gets the job done ... "
" ... it does the job. ... "
" ... it does the job! ... "
" ... Gets the job done and runs quiet because it's electric. ... "
" ... No problems received fast! ... "
" ... It’s got plenty of power to get the job done. ... "
" ... I am seriously blown away with this chainsaw's performance! ... "
" ... It has performed up to my expectations. ... "
Comfort
10tighten, tension, hand, chainsaw, frequently
+90%
-10%
" ... Truly a delightful tool to have on hand. ... "
" ... Feels durable and still lightweight. ... "
" ... It was simple to use, worked well, I didn't have any problems with it, and I still have all my toes and fingers! ... "
" ... The best electric chainsaw, hands down. ... "
" ... How easy it is to tighten the tension on the chain. ... "
" ... Been using them for years, but this little baby is light, comfortable, and easy to use. ... "
" ... Make sure you check chain tension frequently and adjust if necessary, which is very easy to do. ... "
" ... Well balanced hand hold placements and not fatigueing to my arms. ... "
Power Consumption
8electricity, saw, gas, electric, way
+100%
" ... Never buying gas power no more!!! ... "
" ... I am seldom away from a 110 power supply so I got this Black and Decker. ... "
" ... Power reduced when cutting ... "
" ... Handles nicely and has plenty of power. ... "
" ... Better than gas close to a power source. ... "
" ... It handles well and has lots of power. ... "
" ... whenever there is electricity available -- versus the Gas Chain Saws ... "
" ... The power feature really made the deal for me. ... If you have available electricity available, this is a great saw! ... "
Capacity
7trees, backyard, tree, medium, large
+100%
" ... Storms dropped several nice sized hardwoods in my back yard. ... "
" ... I ordered this for my dad to use in his yard. ... "
" ... Had to cut down many medium size trees so we had room in the backyard for a trampoline. ... "
" ... Needed to take down a 30 foot tree in my backyard. ... "
" ... I use it for large and small trees with no problems. ... "
" ... Idea for use in my yard. ... "
Marketplace
6thank, described, thanks, returning, number
+67%
-33%
" ... Thank you B & D for such a great product and thank you Amazon for the quick shipment during my time of need. ... "
" ... Thank you so quickly. ... "
" ... If you look at the picture I include you will see CLEARLY marked on the chain the number "16" and RIGHT ABOVE IT on the bar the number "18!" ... "
" ... works excellently, just as described ... "
Sound Quality
4noise, gas, amp, 15
+100%
" ... It's light and quiet. ... "
" ... This 18" 15 Amp chews through the biggest of the big. ... "
" ... It is allot quieter, too. ... "
" ... Powerful and quiet. ... "
Delivery
4saw, chainsaw
+75%
-25%
" ... Ordered this saw and arrived within a few days. ... "
" ... Good product at a fair price, arrived on time and as described. ... "
Weight
4use, light, enough, powerful, limbs
+75%
-25%
" ... Powerful, inexpensive, relatively light weight, but big enough to handle large limbs and small tree trunks. ... "
" ... Good weight, Good balance, Heavy enough without being too heavy for a lady to use . ... "
" ... Light weight, plenty of power and easy to use. ... "
Setup
3followed, assembly, tools, required, oil
+67%
-33%
" ... Minimal set up. ... "
" ... This chain saw assembled relatively easily ( probably would have been extremely easy if I had actually followed instructions and grabbed some gloves ). ... "
For Running
3run, started, small, generator
+33%
-67%
" ... Wouldn't run right out of the box. ... "
" ... that I've ALWAYS had problems getting started/continuing to run ... "
As Gift
3received, christmas
+100%
" ... This was a gift for my son in law. ... "
" ... Received as a Christmas gift (my choice). ... "
" ... Was a gift, so five stars just because it looked good. ... "
Cable Length
3extension, limited, extension cords
+100%
" ... You will need to use a 12g or larger extension cord, other wise you'll starve the motor. ... "
" ... I would recommend the use of a HD extension cord. ... "
" ... As long as you have a long-enough extension cord. ... "
Returns
3returned, returning, replacement, back, saw
-100%
" ... Havint see my money back ever since the second time I returned it ... "
" ... The replacement unit that I received DID NOT EVEN POWER ON THE FIRST TIME! ... "
" ... Or, the adjuster wouldn't go back far enough. ... I returned it and went to Home Depot and bought one of theirs. ... "
Storage
3well, storage
+67%
-33%
" ... At only 12 lbs, this saw is working perfectly in this capacity. ... "
" ... The chain sharpens well, the oil reservoir is large enough and the saw handles well. ... "
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