Makita DUC355Z Twin 18V (36V) Li-Ion LXT 350mm Brushless Chainsaw - Batteries and Charger Not Included

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That said, the Makita DUC353Z cordless chainsaw is still a machine that I would highly recommend buying. Yes, it’s relatively expensive, especially when you factor in the cost of the two batteries and the double charger, but it truly is a fantastic machine. It performs well and, most importantly for me, it’s so easy to use. The results that it produces are just as good as a petrol chainsaw, yet this one is so much more convenient to just “grab and go”. Makita saws can be powered by a range of 18v batteries such as 3,4, 5 and now 6 amp hour batteries to give lighter weight or longer running time.

battery can also be used in drills and DIY tools as well as B&D strimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers and pole Extreme Protection Technology (XPT) is engineered for improved dust and water resistance for operation in harsh conditions

In terms of battery life, I used two 5aH batteries with this chainsaw and it gave me a continuous run time of about half an hour when used at its maximum speed. This may not seem like much when compared to a petrol chainsaw, but it’s not bad for a cordless. The fact that both batteries can be charged at the same time (if you have a double charger), and take less than an hour to reach full charge is a bonus.

Product dimensions are stated with a battery / batteries, if they affect the overall dimensions of the product. The final step was filling the chainsaw with oil. There’s a large window in the oil port that clearly shows how much oil is in the machine, so, again, this was a simple task, especially since the chainsaw came with a small bottle of oil. Makita has also designed this chainsaw to automatically turn off if you happen to set it down. In my opinion, this is such an important feature – not only does it help you conserve battery power, but it will also prevent accidents.

The Makita DUC355Z 36v Twin 18v LXT 350mm Brushless Chainsaw features a main power switch with auto power off function which avoids unintentional startups. The main power switch will automatically shut down when the switch trigger is not pulled for a certain period after the main power switch is turned on. The first thing I noticed when I sat down to assemble this chainsaw was that there weren’t any tools included in the box. Turns out, this is because you don’t actually need any to put this chainsaw together.