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Worx 16 Inch 14 5 Amp Electric Chainsaw with Auto Tension Chain Brake and Automatic Oiling WG303 1
Last Updated: January 16, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.0
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/10
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1000
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498
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Hair
89tree, trees, cut, chainsaw, trimming
+90%
-10%
" ... Cuts real good very surprised. ... Will tackle 99% of home projects like cutting up large downed limbs with easy. ... "
" ... Cut with ease. ... "
" ... I'm not felling trees, but it glides through 12" fruit tree truck sections -- rip and cross cut. ... "
" ... Cuts like a champ, but I am only a light user. ... Drinks cutting oil. ... "
" ... Cut thru 4-6" limbs with ease. ... "
" ... Just what he needed to keep our bushes and small trees trim and looking good ... "
" ... I figured that I would just go cut it up and be done and was glad that I had already purchased this chainsaw. ... Got everything out, put oil in it and got the extension cord and went to cut it up. ... "
" ... Will probably buy the 10" pole saw as well for palm tree trimming. ... "
Cleaning
58chain, bar, clean, saw, gas
+78%
-22%
" ... Just what I need to take care of the trees and brush around the yard! ... "
" ... Had to remove a dead 11" diameter solid hardwood that was too close to house, and this did the job no problem. ... No gas mess or gummed up engine to worry about as it sits unused for many months at a time. ... "
" ... The saw is easy to take apart and clean. ... It's easy to pour in the chain oil. ... "
" ... Make sure you buy extra oil! ... "
" ... I chose the electric chainsaw because I didn't want to worry about gas, oil etc. ... "
" ... Some reviews complained about oil leakage in storage, but one suggested storing it on its side, oil-up. ... "
" ... This saw was wonderful and did an excellent job until the motor brushes needed replacing. ... "
" ... I recommend buying extra oil and a blade when you purchase this. ... "
Ease of Use
50easy, chain, saw, powerful, oil
+98%
-2%
" ... It's easy to use, not overly heavy but sturdy enough to get the job done! ... "
" ... Fortunately that is easy to do. ... Easy to start. ... "
" ... Ease of use!! ... "
" ... Adjusting the chain is so easy. ... "
" ... To my surprise and relief this saw is very easy to disassemble, and reassemble without any directions . ... (it's that easy). ... It's powerful, easy to use and a great value for what you get. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Very easy to assemble, only a few parts. ... super easy & was fun to use. ... "
" ... It was easy to order, put together and use. ... "
Build Quality
50saw, tension, tighten, knob, chainsaw
+68%
-32%
" ... I love the big knob to tighten the chain. ... "
" ... I've been working this saw for a solid 2 weeks and it is bullet proof. ... "
" ... 1. the saw is build much more lightly than a gas saw, especially at the bar to body connection. ... "
" ... Chain adjuster really helps. ... "
" ... Be sure to really tighten the chain, though ... "
" ... Feels very controllable. ... "
" ... The saw is designed for lighter duty projects around the home. ... "
" ... but i do like that it is easy to put the chain back on, when it comes off . ... "
Power Consumption
46electric, chainsaw, saw, plenty of power, gas powered
+93%
-7%
" ... Since my gas powered chainsaw decided not to work when I needed it after hurricane Irma, I researched electric chainsaws on the interwebs and consumer reports, then ordered this unit. ... "
" ... For quality and power. ... "
" ... Less weight, less noise, less vibration, plenty of power. ... "
" ... good power and worked well out of the box. ... impressed with power holding its own with my gas chainsaw. ... "
" ... Awesome power and easy to use!!!! ... "
" ... love the power . ... "
" ... It's nothing compared to a quality gas powered chain saw, but at the price line and the fact you don't have all the issues that come with a gas chain saw, this thing more than paid for itself. ... "
" ... Nice electric chainsaw. ... "
Product Reliability
45years, chainsaw, working, problem, failed
+49%
-51%
" ... I purchased this saw 3 years ago, we used it twice, the second time it quit half way through the job, we the saw used for a total of 6 hours! ... "
" ... They said all chainsaws have this same problem and a replacement wouldn't solve the problem. ... "
" ... Maybe I just got a lemon but this chainsaw does not work. ... "
" ... Out of the box the replacement saw failed to work! ... "
" ... Brand new in a box and after multiple attempts not even turned on once! ... "
" ... I believe this is the only negative review I have ever written in the last fifteen years. ... "
" ... I have never had an item from Amazon arrive "dead", so I requested a replacement thinking this was a "one off" problem. ... It was also DOA. ... Motors on both units completely dead. ... "
" ... I ordered a brand new item, but after all sort of troubleshoot It didn't start at all. ... "
Price
34saw, worth, chain saw, value, price
+94%
-6%
" ... You don't expect much from a small, inexpensive chain saw like this, but I'm definitely getting my money's worth. ... "
" ... I've previously owned a comparable Homelite chainsaw. ... "
" ... Overall, I am very happy with the performance of the saw and it has been a good value. ... "
" ... I was hesitant, but for the price it deserved a try. ... "
" ... Really a superior chain saw . ... "
" ... This item is worth every penny. ... "
" ... This is the best bang for the buck. ... "
" ... Very good investment. ... "
Returns
26saw, replacement, returned, amazon, worx
+27%
-73%
" ... My return date expired, I should have tested it when I first received it. ... "
" ... I returned the saw. ... "
" ... Returning and very disappointed, as we waited for a while to get it. ... "
" ... Sent it back. ... "
" ... Return it because it did not work at all. ... "
" ... I am returning! ... "
" ... We didn't open the box after receiving for a while so return window closed so could not return it either. ... "
" ... This is getting returned. ... "
Overall performance
25done, performance, quiet, powerful, got
+96%
-4%
" ... Did the job. ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... This chainsaw may not be for everyone, but it does a great job for what I need . ... "
" ... This electric chainsaw is perfect for the job. ... "
" ... Powerful and quiet! ... "
" ... I cannot speak to duarabilty but for 4hrs of straight cutting it did the job beautifully! ... "
" ... Works fast & well! ... "
" ... For occasional use this does the job. ... "
Cables
24extension cord, extension, saw, says, oil
+75%
-25%
" ... Got everything out, put oil in it and got the extension cord and went to cut it up. ... "
" ... The manufacturer recommends 14 gauge cord or larger, but I have 150 feet of 16-gauge extension cord. ... With 14-gauge cord, I probably could have had 3 horsepower. ... At peak demand, the cord was absorbing 2.3 watts per foot. ... "
" ... And use a heavy gauge cord - 10 for 100 feet and 12 for 50 feet. ... "
" ... I cut about an 1/8 of a cord today and it cut like a charm, the logs were less than 8" diameter. ... I was using a 25' extension cord and NEVER tripped the breaker. ... "
" ... My 100' extension cord has always been enough, I could reach all the trees just fine! ... If I had to, I might use a longer, heavier cord to reach further. ... Never got tired pulling that dang starter cord! ... "
" ... No issues with a 100 foot cord either. ... "
" ... recommend using heavy gauge extension cord like 12 or 14 gauge. ... "
" ... Only once did I accidentally pull the extension cord out, after which I decided to loop tie it to the saw. ... I was using a 50 foot 12 gauge extension cord with the saw. ... "
Comfort
24saw, hand, tension, tighten, safety
+71%
-29%
" ... It feels solid and seems well made. ... "
" ... I like the Self adjust, it kept the chain tight and no problems. ... "
" ... The saw was easy to use and felt well balanced. ... "
" ... The saw came with the hand guard in the "stop" position, so the saw cannot be started. ... To enable the saw, you must pull the hand guard all the way back (towards your hand). ... Also, every time I release the trigger, I also push the hand guard forward to disable the saw. ... "
" ... It works fine and the chain is always at the correct tension. ... "
" ... Just rotate the large knob with your hand. ... Grip the safety and pull the trigger. ... "
" ... Feels very controllable. ... "
" ... We didn't have any issues with it jumping in our hands. ... "
Capacity
23backyard, around the house, yard, tree, saw
+100%
" ... Perfect for use close to the house. ... "
" ... This saw works like a power house, I have used this saw 10 times for at least 2-3 hours each time cutting a large Pin Oak tree without any trouble. ... "
" ... All in all, I highly recommend this saw for light to moderate use around the house. ... "
" ... Used this chainsaw to take down several diseased trees of varying widths in backyard. ... "
" ... For basic backyard work by your average Joe. ... "
" ... Always had enough power even at 800 feet. ... "
" ... A real work house. ... "
" ... After hurricane Irma I had 2 large trees down on my property. ... "
Setup
22easy, saw, chain, assembly, easy to assemble
+86%
-14%
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... As for assembly this was an easy to assemble product that a novice like me put together and used within 20 minutes. ... "
" ... Super easy and quick and the saw didn’t kick back once. ... "
" ... The instructions were simple and easy to follow and the bar and chain were on and ready to go in about 10 minutes. ... "
" ... Assembly was intuitive. ... "
" ... If they want Five stars greatly improve the Instructions ! ... "
" ... Make sure chain is installed in correct direction. ... "
" ... Setup was a snap. ... "
Marketplace
20replacement, worx, thank, shipping, big
+65%
-35%
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Not a big deal. ... "
" ... I called the WORX help line, and they advised to return to Amazon. ... "
" ... I loved the service and ease of ordering online. ... "
" ... I will contact the manufacturer. ... "
" ... Better than expected. ... "
" ... This dang thing only cost me $75 bucks and had free Prime Shipping! ... "
" ... Now I deal with squaretrade. ... "
Delivery
18arrived, received, packaging, dead, days
+67%
-33%
" ... and delivery was in two days. ... "
" ... Chain was sharp on delivery. ... "
" ... This product delivered as promised and was a beast in felling multiple trees in the course of an afternoon. ... "
" ... The packaging was fit neatly in the box and the box was delivered without any damage to the box. ... "
" ... This dang thing only cost me $75 bucks and had free Prime Shipping! ... "
" ... I received the saw in two days. ... "
" ... It arrived quickly. ... "
" ... Paid for overnight, but took two days. ... "
Fit
18bar, saw, plate, knob, first time
+67%
-33%
" ... Easy to tighten chain. ... You will feel over-dressed unless the saw slips. ... "
" ... Grip the safety and pull the trigger. ... "
" ... Only time will tell if it holds up ... "
" ... Apart from the chain falling off a few times it does a good job. ... "
" ... Chain stayed tight after about four hours of cutting and oiler worked like a charm. ... "
" ... I cleaned up a 24 inch fallen maple limb in 30minutes, using a 25 foot 12 gauge cord from a Honda 2kW generator. ... "
" ... I had a tree branch fall and bring down other branches on my property and needed a tool that could cut the large branches into fire logs. ... The packaging was fit neatly in the box and the box was delivered without any damage to the box. ... "
" ... when installing the chain cover ensure that the Chain Catch slides properly into the chain cover, and that the Chain Stop Lever acts as a brake and needs to be in the "back position" to allow free chain movement. ... "
Features
13safety features, chain, automatic chain, tensioner, chainsaw
+92%
-8%
" ... The saw is light, relatively quiet and easy to work. ... "
" ... I bought it earlier in the year for light pruning. ... "
" ... As with all electric chainsaws, there odds of kickback are pretty high compared to gas, but this uses multiple safety features to counter ... "
" ... Good features and using it shows it is a real saw. ... "
" ... But it was a PITA to start and the safety features made it more tedious than necessary, so we opted for a corded chainsaw. ... "
" ... Also, I adore the tool-less chain tightening feature. ... "
" ... This saw comes with an automatic chain tensioner, I had my doubts about this feature. ... "
" ... It is light, well made and inexpensive. ... "
Network
10house, cut, property, feet, chain
+100%
" ... After hurricane Irma I had 2 large trees down on my property. ... "
" ... I have cut down numerous trees on my property. ... "
" ... There were a couple times I had to reset the chain, but overall, it really did the job for my trees at my home. ... "
" ... Perfect for the over grown yard of my new house. ... "
" ... Always had enough power even at 800 feet. ... "
" ... A real work house. ... "
" ... 100 feet range seems right. ... "
" ... Great chainsaw for around the house jobs. ... "
Size
10saw, heavy, bit heavier, weight, use
+90%
-10%
" ... All in all, this is an excellent choice if you have very small projects every so often. ... "
" ... Powerful yet compact in size. ... "
" ... As a 5'3" older lady, I was concerned about the weight and ease to use since this is my 1st real chainsaw, other than a smaller WORX saw. ... "
" ... This is NOT a heavy duty chainsaw. ... "
" ... For light stuff around the yard (large limbs and small trees) this chainsaw works great. ... "
" ... Strong, Lightweight and powerful says it all! ... "
" ... Since I use a cutting trestle to steady the logs to be cut there is no need for the chainsaw to be super portable. ... "
" ... very handy love it ... "
Sound Quality
9quiet, gas, powerful, neighbors, like a gas
+78%
-22%
" ... It drinks chain lube pretty heavy, but it gets the job done with less weight and noise. ... "
" ... Also AMAZED at how quiet it is. ... "
" ... Powerful and quiet! ... "
" ... As powerful as my gas Poulan without the hassles of gas, noise, smells. ... "
" ... as well as the noise. ... "
" ... It is quiet (neighbors don't hear it at all). ... "
" ... It almost felt as powerful as a gas model but was fortunately much quieter. ... "
Storage
9leaks, chain, use, saw, reservoir
+78%
-22%
" ... Bought an extra gallon of saw oil and this is a beast! ... "
" ... I did order a spare. ... "
" ... Used it one time (has plenty of power to tackle large jobs) and then I cleaned it and stored it perfectly level on my shelf. ... "
" ... This one has plenty. ... "
" ... Just assembled, perfect tension, oil in reservoir. ... "
" ... I love the big knob to tighten the chain. ... "
" ... Best to put it in a tray to catch whatever oil leaks out in storage. ... "
Weight
8light, easy to use, chainsaw, saw, heavy
+100%
" ... Great power and light weight ! ... "
" ... The weight is good, not heavy and evenly balanced so it's quite easy to use. ... "
" ... Light weight and easy to use. ... "
" ... As a 5'3" older lady, I was concerned about the weight and ease to use since this is my 1st real chainsaw, other than a smaller WORX saw. ... "
" ... The saw cuts well, its fairly light weight but not flimsy. ... "
" ... This is NOT a heavy duty chainsaw. ... It is light weights and easy to use. ... "
" ... Other than that, it is light weight, easy to use, and I love being able to have a chainsaw that I can easily handle. ... "
" ... Plenty of power, yet light weight. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
7clean, saw, oil, cleaning, take
+100%
" ... I can take the blade off, clean it and put the blade back on without any tools in about 5 minutes, super easy. ... "
" ... The saw is easy to take apart and clean. ... "
" ... Quite easy to set up and it cuts fast and clean. ... "
" ... It does use oil up. ... "
" ... Disassembly and cleaning is also very easy. ... "
" ... It required a total cleaning. ... "
For Running
6still, problem, month
+83%
-17%
" ... Two years now and still running. ... surprisingly still running I’ll buy another if it breaks down . ... "
" ... Quiet when running. ... "
" ... So, from now on, it's electric for me, and this is a great one, for less strenuous work. ... "
" ... I had a gas chainsaw I've paid to get running / keep running, over and over. ... "
" ... and I was up and running! ... "
Cable Length
6extension cord, foot, extension, 14 gauge, saw
+100%
" ... The manufacturer recommends 14 gauge cord or larger, but I have 150 feet of 16-gauge extension cord. ... "
" ... Could use a mechanism to keep cord attached like my weedwacker has. ... "
" ... You will need a long extension cord, but the result is well worth it. ... "
" ... No issues with a 100 foot cord either. ... "
" ... I was using a 50 foot 12 gauge extension cord with the saw. ... "
" ... I was using a 25' extension cord and NEVER tripped the breaker. ... "
Design
6saw, superior, powerful, made, looks
+100%
" ... Feels very controllable. ... "
" ... Arrived on time, nice looking, looks well built ... "
" ... It feels solid and seems well made. ... "
" ... This saw seems solid and got through the pile in good shape. ... "
" ... more powerful than it looks. ... "
User Manual
5instructions, read the instructions, saw, read, quick
+40%
-60%
" ... When I confronted Worx (it took *weeks* to even get ahold of them), they told me that despite no mention of this in the manual, and despite the fact that this is not normal for other chainsaws, it is normal and expected for this chainsaw. ... "
" ... Read the instructions. ... "
Controls
5knob, thumb, start, right, quality
+60%
-40%
" ... Can't tell you how nice it is to push button and have it start. ... "
" ... That thumb button is a great safety device. ... "
" ... To save some of you the trouble, unscrew the auto-tension knob. ... "
Ports
5tried, power, cord
+60%
-40%
" ... Plug it in, pull the trigger, and you're on your way. ... "
" ... For plug in chainsaws, this is a great value . ... "
Battery Life
5battery, saw, charge, chainsaw, battery powered
+80%
-20%
" ... Researched both gas and battery chain saws and liked this option. ... "
" ... Was happy I bought this instead of splurging on one with a battery or gas powered. ... "
" ... I used this for the first time last night and love it. ... "
" ... I used this chainsaw for first time for about 4 hours straight the other day. ... "
Packing
4worx, box, arrived
+75%
-25%
" ... The packaging was fit neatly in the box and the box was delivered without any damage to the box. ... "
" ... Packaging was great with good instruction. ... "
" ... The WORX arrived on time in well designed packaging. ... "
Product As Described
4expected, described, better, advertised
+100%
" ... It worked exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Better than expected. ... "
" ... Words as advertized. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
ISP
4saw
+75%
-25%
" ... just want I needed ... "
" ... Just what I needed . ... "
As Gift
3bought, son, saw, loved, husband
+100%
" ... Bought this for my son as a birthday present. ... "
" ... Loved iy, rather my son loved it. ... "
" ... This was a gift from my wife and I love this thing. ... "
Volume
3powerful, neighbors
+100%
" ... Pretty quiet but loud enough to drown out the whining of my kids and scare them off. ... "
" ... Powerful and quiet! ... "
" ... It is quiet (neighbors don't hear it at all). ... "
Band
3fall, tighten, tight, slipped, first time
+33%
-67%
" ... Chain always seemed like it was about to fall off. ... "
Defective Delivery
3yesterday, opened, box, 16
-100%
" ... I ordered one, and it was received DOA. ... "
" ... When I opened the box, there was no paperwork. ... "
" ... Did not look like original packaging and might suspect it was a refurbished unit sold as new. ... "
Food Items
3like butter, gas, chainsaws
+33%
-67%
" ... Just sawed some 5-6 inch thicknesses and it went through like butter. ... "
Water Resistance
3+100%
" ... I've been working this saw for a solid 2 weeks and it is bullet proof. ... "
" ... So this makes it so easy and we don't have to wait until it rains. ... "
" ... We got the tropical winds and 40"+ of rain. ... "
Charging
3+33%
-67%
" ... NO EXTRA CHARGE. ... Usual charge for 3-day Fed EX is only $10.50. ... "
" ... Amazon added insult to injury by charging me to ship it back. ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 472.44 meters