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DEWALT DCCS690M1 40V 4AH Lithium Ion XR Brushless Chainsaw 16
Last Updated: January 13, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.8
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Battery Life
41charge, gas, 40v, tree, cutting
+95%
-5%
" ... Battery life is reasonable . ... I had the 6Ah and 4Ah batteries. ... "
" ... Battery power is so much more convenient a time and energy saver. ... "
" ... Battery stays charged for a long time! ... "
" ... No real complaints about battery ... "
" ... Great power and battery life. ... "
" ... I have several other 40V dewalt tools so I have 3-6Ah batteries to use along with this saw. ... with the three batteries I can use this saw pretty much continuously for hours without having to wait for a battery to finish charging by the time my current one is dead. ... "
" ... I researched battery-powered chain saws for a few months- it made no sense to go cheap since I was replacing a gas-powered chainsaw (good riddance! ... While the 6ah battery charged I lowered a 10" (dia.) ... "
" ... If you're looking to do longer jobs then a gas saw may be better for you, but for smaller/shorter jobs the battery lasts a sufficient amount of time. ... I was able to limb, fell, and buck a 12" diameter maple tree with one charge. ... "
Hair
33cuts, cutting, trees, chain, limbs
+85%
-15%
" ... Not used professionally but has great power and cuts smoothly. ... "
" ... It cuts through 10in trees like butter. ... I cut them down and sectioned them all up on 2 batteries. ... "
" ... Cuts very well. ... "
" ... Woderful chain saw that cuts as advertised and that elimnates all of the problems with gas chain saws. ... "
" ... I could use this to cut and trim trees I used to relay on guys to do. ... "
" ... If you are looking for something to use around the yard for cutting the occasional limb or small tree, this is your saw. ... I had no problem cutting trees up to 6 inches in diameter and I'm sure it would be fine for larger trees as well. ... "
" ... With a sharp chain this saw cuts as fas as a gas saw and is much quieter. ... "
" ... With instant-on full torque, you can more objectively plan your cuts because you don't have a two-cycle engine idling in your hands. ... "
Cleaning
12clean, saw, chain, debris, bar
+75%
-25%
" ... For small branches and brush, no problem. ... "
" ... Straight and clean cuts. ... This saw will completely change your old thinking about clean power. ... "
" ... I also like the "No tool" design - I took out the "chain cover" and clean out all the debris, then put the chain back. ... "
" ... Starting no hassle, clean, variable speed as needed. ... "
" ... or restarting the saw to clear the brush . ... "
" ... this chainsaw is better than the gas, no additives, no mixes, no mess. ... "
" ... Does use plenty of bar oil. ... "
" ... For home clean ups it's perfect. ... "
Ease of Use
11handle, start, simple, powerful, gas
+100%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... but, easy enough ... "
" ... It’s much safer and easier then gas. ... "
" ... Easy to reassemble and beautifully engineered. ... "
" ... Easy to get sawdust in. ... Easy to overflow because there’s a filter. ... "
" ... It was very easy to put back on. ... "
" ... Not too heavy, easy to start, easy to operate. ... "
" ... Very quiet and easy to service. ... "
Comfort
11screw, saw, tightening, pain, balanced
+27%
-73%
" ... I quite liked it until it died, now I feel like it was a rip-off. ... "
" ... I am chalking that up to me not getting the tightening dialed in just right just yet. ... "
" ... I purchase this saw and during my first day of using it the chain tension tightening screw broke. ... "
" ... Felt a little more ergonomic with less buttons. ... pain in the ass screw cap for oil. ... "
" ... I assumed it was my fault and may not have tightened the chain enough. ... "
" ... Looks like there should be something keeping it on that fell off with a screw missing. ... "
Build Quality
10chain, screw, chain tightening knob, tightening, tightened
+50%
-50%
" ... I purchase this saw and during my first day of using it the chain tension tightening screw broke. ... Dewalt is my go to brand on tools but they really dropped the ball on this saw. ... This is a very cheaply made saw and I would not waste my time purchasing it! ... "
" ... The chain tightening knob quite working due to the screw breaking on the adjuster that tightens the chain. ... "
" ... Also, not familiar with terminology but the "blade" that the chain wraps around has come loose twice now. ... "
" ... Lodged itself and warped the plastic so that it would catch if I tried it again. ... I assumed it was my fault and may not have tightened the chain enough. ... Within 5 cuts the same thing happened and the chain cut through the plastic shield again and embedded in the plastic housing once again making the saw inoperable. ... "
" ... Looks like there should be something keeping it on that fell off with a screw missing. ... "
Charging
10saw, battery, tree, diameter, cut
+90%
-10%
" ... BATTERRY CHARGE LAST LESS THEN 30 MIN . ... "
" ... with the three batteries I can use this saw pretty much continuously for hours without having to wait for a battery to finish charging by the time my current one is dead. ... "
" ... While short of the power of a gas saw it does very well in its class on a full charge. ... "
" ... I was able to limb, fell, and buck a 12" diameter maple tree with one charge. ... "
" ... Works a couple hours on charge ... "
" ... Don't forget to keep it charged though, because it will leave you with NO SAW if you don't. ... "
" ... I bought just the chainsaw, minus the battery and charger, as I also have a DeWalt leaf blower, and they use the same batteries. ... "
" ... The charge does last awhile 2-3 hours of use continuous. ... "
Product Reliability
6year, 2, times a year, saw, two
+67%
-33%
" ... 2 Years Later . ... Its been great for the last two years . ... "
" ... No problems there. ... "
" ... I really like this saw and would recommend it to anyone who only needs a chainsaw a handful of times a year. ... "
Size
6small, lighter, handy, chainsaw, weight
+83%
-17%
" ... Liked the weight and power. ... Mostly smaller branches. ... "
" ... Again, it handles size up to what is reasonable for its bar size as well as any chainsaw I have used. ... "
" ... handy size unit. ... "
" ... Just as good as a small chain saw, but lighter ... "
Fit
6saw, washer, trees, tightening, tightened
+33%
-67%
" ... I purchase this saw and during my first day of using it the chain tension tightening screw broke. ... "
" ... Cap Doesn’t want to grab. ... "
" ... I assumed it was my fault and may not have tightened the chain enough. ... "
Power Consumption
5lots of power, weight, powered, plenty of power, gas
+100%
" ... Liked the weight and power. ... "
" ... Plenty of power. ... "
" ... Battery power is so much more convenient a time and energy saver. ... "
" ... I am amazed at the power and it is as if I am using a gas powered chainsaw. ... "
Overall performance
4speed, smooth, saw, chain
+100%
" ... I probably look for performance and quality that I am never going to take advantage of anyhow. ... "
" ... I am coming to like the variable speed nature of this saw too, working very close to the ground and rocks it is easy to "rock" the chain with a gas saw usually you'll go through 2-3 chains a day. ... "
For Running
3time, saw, running, gas
+67%
-33%
" ... Plenty of run-time. ... "
" ... Likely not as robust at my gas saw, but I mainly bought it for the small jobs that don't need a constant running saw. ... "
Controls
3button, start
+67%
-33%
" ... And my husband loves it because I can just push the button and go, I don't have to have him pull start it. ... "
" ... Just push as button. ... "
Capacity
31, used, trees, small, house
+100%
" ... Used it for taking down bunch of small (<12”)trees on my 1.5 acre farm. ... "
" ... We are in 1/2 acre wooded lots, so neighbors are happy. ... "
" ... I love this chainsaw, though I'm not a pro, I use this around my house on a couple acres of land. ... "
Sound Quality
3gas, simple, saw, quiet, due
+100%
" ... This was perfect due to his fear of gas saws due to noise and vibrations. ... "
" ... get rid of the old gas chainsaw and use this, simple to use, no noise, no smoke. ... "
" ... Yes, my husband is loving this QUIET saw. ... "
Price
3money, like
+100%
" ... Just not having a pull start is worth every penny. ... "
" ... It surpassed my expectations. ... "
" ... with my experience with the saw I would rate it equivalent to a decent 3-400 dollar gas powered chainsaw. ... "
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