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Remington RM1425 Limb N Trim 8 Amp 14 Inch Lightweight Corded Electric Chainsaw
Last Updated: January 18, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
663
Old Reviews
364
Unverified
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Hair
62chain, limbs, trimming, branches, trees
+74%
-26%
" ... Works very well perfect for Homeowner use it probably would take down a tree but I use it mainly for trimming ... "
" ... great little limb trimmer . ... "
" ... The hints on methods of cutting various cuts was helpful too. ... "
" ... Perfect for trimming small limbs and I’ve had no trouble with the chain. ... "
" ... I needed it to cut down half of a thick bush for our fence and this did the job. ... Cut through the brush like butter and was very light to hold. ... "
" ... I have used it to cut branches up to 8 inches in diameter with no problem. ... "
" ... Since I have a Remington 8" Pole saw and have good performance from it , I upgraded it to a 14" to cut bigger trees. ... "
" ... Cleared a fence line and trimmed seven fruit 🌲. ... "
Build Quality
33saw, screw, tighten, tightening, nuts
+21%
-79%
" ... It seems cheaply made, the tightening screw is junk. ... "
" ... The nuts for tightening the chain are already stripping off the heads and I use a socket and ratchet that fits the nuts. ... "
" ... I took it apart and put it back together 4 times. ... Each time I tried to tighten the chain, that piece came out of the guide bar hole before the chain tightened all the way. ... "
" ... Worked for a bit then the plastic sprocket(?) ... Im no engineer but I wouldn't place cheap plastic in a high friction area. ... UPDATE: Apparently the issue was caused by an internal plastic cutout melting which caused the plastic sprocket so break. ... Found that out when the replacement broke 30 seconds into a branch. ... "
" ... The chain keeps coming off. ... "
" ... After 3 uses, the screw mechanism inside (not the screw) broke. ... The plastic gear wheel (that turns the chain) has stripped teeth. ... I'll probably buy it, but I'm not happy knowing that an important mechanism in a chain saw is plastic & prone to stripping. ... "
" ... what a shame, I hate when things break right away. ... "
" ... All power parts are plastic and they melt under pressure! ... "
Price
28money, saw, good value, cost, beat
+93%
-7%
" ... very good with its price! ... "
" ... Worth the price, and then some. ... "
" ... Can't be beat, for the price. ... "
" ... great product for the price. ... "
" ... Couldn't believe the performance at such a low price. ... "
" ... Awesome price for a good tool. ... "
" ... Very powerful and cuts well for the size and price. ... "
" ... Good Quality Saw at a cheap price. ... "
Ease of Use
23easy, use, saw, lightweight and easy, light and easy
+100%
" ... Adjusting the tension and changing the chain appear straightforward. ... "
" ... However, this saw wasn't the beast I expected, and very easy to use. ... "
" ... It's lightweight and easy to control compared to every gas powered chainsaw I've used. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Ordered it by mistake (not good to trim bushes), but decided to keep it since it's pretty easy to use. ... "
" ... It is light and easy to handle, and seems a lot safer than I expected. ... "
" ... It is lightweight, and, easier to use if you have arthritis. ... "
Comfort
23tightening, tighten, saw, requiring, lightweight
+48%
-52%
" ... After about an hour of use, the chain came right off the bar and I can't seem to put it back on. ... "
" ... The chain fell off on the second time using it, and it won't stay on. ... "
" ... After a few minutes and only 2 bushes the chain fell off. ... I tried tightening the tension screw, but it didn't have any effect. ... "
" ... The plastic gear wheel (that turns the chain) has stripped teeth. ... "
" ... Feels a little wierd because its so lightweight. ... "
" ... The nuts for tightening the chain are already stripping off the heads and I use a socket and ratchet that fits the nuts. ... "
" ... There was no more tightening of the chain and the chainsaw was pretty much useless in just a single use. ... "
" ... I took it to a hardware store and they tightened the chain as much as they could, but it still fell off during the next use. ... "
Fit
22screw, bar, tighten, tightening, tensioner
+27%
-73%
" ... It seems cheaply made, the tightening screw is junk. ... "
" ... After 3 uses, the screw mechanism inside (not the screw) broke. ... "
" ... The chain quickly loosened, and the tensioning screw had to be tightened several times. ... I tried tightening the tension screw, but it didn't have any effect. ... I took the front cover off, and the screw broke through the thin piece of plastic holding the tension on the chain. ... "
" ... The chain fell off on the second time using it, and it won't stay on. ... "
" ... gets's jammed. ... "
" ... It didn’t fit our extension pole. ... "
" ... Each time I ensured the the small piece on the tensioner screw was in the oval hole on the guide bar. ... "
" ... The nuts for tightening the chain are already stripping off the heads and I use a socket and ratchet that fits the nuts. ... "
Product Reliability
16years, quit, motor, defective, smoking
+50%
-50%
" ... I've had the saw for 6 months now, and it's inoperable. ... "
" ... The saw was used 4 times and stopped working. ... "
" ... To the reviewer that says the bad reviews are due to user error, you are wrong. ... Perhaps there is a defective batch given the 4 star rating. ... "
" ... Had trouble doing a single cut - constantly got jammed and would stop working. ... "
" ... Dies after first use. ... "
" ... I have ordered two of these chainsaw both of them were defective. ... "
" ... Haven't had it 6 months and only used it 4 times and motor is smoking ... "
" ... Motor burned after one month of purchase ... "
Overall performance
16done, gets the job, got the job, right, tool
+100%
" ... this chainsaw got the job done. ... "
" ... Does very good job ... "
" ... It did the job well . ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... Gets the job done. ... "
" ... It got the job done. ... "
" ... Surprisingly tough and did a great job!! ... "
" ... High speed and easy to hanle. ... "
Size
13lightweight, branches, saw, perfect for small, limbs
+92%
-8%
" ... I just wanted a saw to fell some small trees and this is perfect. ... "
" ... Light weight and easy to use on small limbs. ... "
" ... Lightweight, strong motor, love the chain oiler. ... "
" ... For the price, a great tool for relatively small jobs. ... "
" ... Works great - handle a little long. ... "
" ... Perfect for small branches ... "
" ... It’s great for small branches! ... "
" ... I liked how lightweight it was. ... "
Capacity
11works well, trees, property, perfect for small, jobs
+91%
-9%
" ... Works well for work around the yard. ... "
" ... With a 10 foot ladder and a 16 foot pole, I can reach between 25 and 30 feet. ... "
" ... had to take care of a tree going out of control in my condo-size backyard . ... "
" ... It's great for what I do, which is light cutting outside the house. ... "
" ... We are going to buy an additional one for both of our property’s. ... "
" ... Great little chainsaw - perfect for our rv! ... "
" ... This cleared my back yard easily of small mimosa trees and some logs that needed splitting. ... "
Marketplace
10product, described, amazon, vendor, advertised
+90%
-10%
" ... Product as described ... "
" ... Item sent prompt. ... Item as described. ... "
" ... one of the best buys I have ever made on Amazon. ... "
" ... HAD TO PUT THE CHAIN BACK ON BUT ALL IS WELL WILL DEFINATELY ORDER FROM THIS VENDOR AGAIN ... "
" ... Great product as described !! ... "
" ... Great product, as advertised. ... "
" ... item as advertised. ... "
" ... I am a loyal Amazon customer and I am hoping for free replacement without a whole lot of hassle. ... Thanks in advance ... "
Cleaning
10chain, leaks, debris, clean, sprocket
+60%
-40%
" ... This product is did what it was supposed to do and has helped me clean up my backyard quite a bit. ... "
" ... Comes ready to use be sure to buy chain oil and apply before starting first time. ... "
" ... I don't know if it will work again next year as it already appears to leak a small amount of oil but even if it doesn't, it saved me from hiring someone else. ... "
" ... Oil leaks a little while storing but worked great. ... "
" ... If you have a yard like mine with lots of big old trees I would recommend this saw for cleaning up after storms. ... "
" ... I just wished it included a little one time use of oil because I didn’t know I needed to add oil. ... "
Returns
8returned, amazon, sent, returning, late
+13%
-88%
" ... Terrible and I'm returning mine. ... "
" ... I wish I didn't throw away the box so I could return it! ... "
" ... Too late for Amazon return. ... "
" ... I would have returned the chainsaw but i missed the return deadline. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... Had it just a few weeks and its already broken and amazon wont let me get a refund. ... "
" ... Unfortunately I destroyed the box before trying finding the problem so assume a return it not possible. ... "
Weight
8weight, hold, handle, easy, small
+100%
" ... Fabulous that it was light weight. ... "
" ... Light weight but powerful. ... "
" ... light weight & works well. ... "
" ... Light weight and easy to use on small limbs. ... "
" ... It’s light weight too so it was super easy to hold and handle. ... "
" ... Light, easy to hold. ... "
" ... Light weight and just what I needed to be able to handle safely and trim my yard. ... "
Product As Described
5described, item, advertised, picture
+100%
" ... Product as described ... "
" ... Item as described. ... "
" ... Great product as described !! ... "
" ... Great product, as advertised. ... "
" ... item as advertised. ... "
Delivery
5delivered, well, vendor, used, received
+60%
-40%
" ... Delivered in a timely manner. ... "
" ... Received my saw today, built very well! ... "
" ... Arrived quickly and as described. ... "
Setup
4chain, well, adjusting
+100%
" ... The instructions were well written and well illustrated. ... "
" ... Adjusting the tension and changing the chain appear straightforward. ... "
" ... Everything came assembled. ... "
" ... I believe there is a section in the instructions that is called 'Installing the Guide Bar and Saw Chain' shown on page 23 and particularly Fig. ... "that if all else fails, try reading the instructions" and by the way that means 'following them' is also required, -it may just help a bunch. ... "
Power Consumption
3thing, much, little
+100%
" ... Little saw but pack with power. ... "
" ... Plenty of power . ... "
" ... Thing has got some power! ... "
Band
3tighten, saw, chain
-100%
" ... After a few minutes and only 2 bushes the chain fell off. ... "
" ... The chain fell off on the second time using it, and it won't stay on. ... "
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Size: 14 meters