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The Makita 11.5 Amp electric chain saw is compact and lightweight -- just 9-1/2 pounds -- for easy handling and quick cutting. A reliable and durable performer, this saw features a 11 3/4-inch guide bar and a 5,500 FPM chain speed for zipping through branches and other material. A durable polycarbonate housing means longer tool life. A sprocket is cleverly installed inside the end of the chain bar for smooth chain action. A large hand protector in front deflects flying chips, and a built-in overload protector protects the tool and operator from power surges. This saw is double insulated and built to last. It comes with a 1-year limited warranty.
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11.5 Amp electric chain saw, 11-3/4-inch chain, 11-3/4-inch guide bar, chain cover, socket wrench, Phillips screwdriver, file, and cord hook.
Product Description
The Makita 11.5 Amp electric chain saw is compact and lightweight -- just 9-1/2 pounds -- for easy handling and quick cutting. A reliable and durable performer, this saw features a 11 3/4-inch guide bar and a 5,500 FPM chain speed for zipping through branches and other material. A durable polycarbonate housing means longer tool life. A sprocket is cleverly installed inside the end of the chain bar for smooth chain action. A large hand protector in front deflects flying chips, and a built-in overload protector protects the tool and operator from power surges. This saw is double insulated and built to last. It comes with a 1-year limited warranty.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
This saw is a wood cutting machine. The chain speed is over 60mph (5500fpm)! Twice the speed of the next fastest electric chainsaws on the market! (the other makita models) Most other manufacturers won't even tell you their chain speed, because this one beats them so bad. I bought it to carve wood with, and find that it actually cuts hard wood faster then soft wood - the harder the better (it can bog down in soft wood)!
The first one I bought off of Amazon came to me with shipping damage, but when I notified them, I had another one in 2 days, no additional charge, and they even paid the shipping to return the damaged one! EXCELLENT SERVICE! This unit cuts wood far better than most of the gas powered chainsaws I have tried.
There are only 2 things that could be considered downside: the anti-kick back guard on the nose of the bar is a pain...I'm a big boy now, and know how to use a chainsaw, so I ordered a replacement bar without this guard. The other thing is, with that tremendous chain speed, the wood chips come off the bar at 60mph, too, so be prepared to have this sawdust fly everywhere! I completed my first carving with this unit in record time, and then when I looked around, found myself and the entire inside of my garage covered in sawdust and wood chips! This tool is excellent!
The first one I bought off of Amazon came to me with shipping damage, but when I notified them, I had another one in 2 days, no additional charge, and they even paid the shipping to return the damaged one! EXCELLENT SERVICE! This unit cuts wood far better than most of the gas powered chainsaws I have tried.
There are only 2 things that could be considered downside: the anti-kick back guard on the nose of the bar is a pain...I'm a big boy now, and know how to use a chainsaw, so I ordered a replacement bar without this guard. The other thing is, with that tremendous chain speed, the wood chips come off the bar at 60mph, too, so be prepared to have this sawdust fly everywhere! I completed my first carving with this unit in record time, and then when I looked around, found myself and the entire inside of my garage covered in sawdust and wood chips! This tool is excellent!
25 of 28 people found the following review helpful
I bought this masterpiece a few weeks ago and i love it! Its a dream come true! Its cuts through the thickest materials really fast and is unbelievably smooth! I wouldnt recommend anything else.
This truly us one of the best saws that i have ever come across.
This truly us one of the best saws that i have ever come across.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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I have owned several of these saws for business, no other small saw perfoms so well. Quick, efficient cutting capability...moving at 5,500 feet per minute it is simply the fastest electric chainsaw on the market. Lightweight, easy to reach oiler...quiet (well, in comparison to my big saws!)
A great choice for the home or business.
A great choice for the home or business.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great Saw
This a great saw. I use it for cutting smaller pieces of firewood, and general use. The Oregon S45 12" chain works just fine - about a third of the price of the maufacturer's... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Steven N
e Chainsaw
Best electric chain saw I have used. It's a keeper. I took the anti kickback devise off the blade tip.
Published 7 months ago by Craig S. Blodgett
Great saw but REPLACEMENT CHAIN is a prob
is the Makita 791172-9 replacement chain the same as the oregon 12"'er? why put a wrong size chain on? and why is their not a reasonable priced one on amazon. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Hombre Wells
Makita 5012B
I am into wood carving and wanted to work faster than a chisel and hammer would allow. My partner suggested an electric chain saw (she's really smart, so I gave it serious... Read more
Published on March 13, 2010 by Kukona
best tool yet
easy to use and light weight. Bar tightening screw could be a bit longer.
Published on October 26, 2009 by Gloria Lopez
Great Saw!
This is my 4th or 5th chainsaw, and my third electric one. I use it to trim/cut back about 50 eucalyptus trees on my property in the San Diego area. Read more
Published on October 5, 2009 by Charlie Wolfe
Perfect Garden Companion
Let's face it, most of us should hire out the super heavy chainsaw work. I'm thrilled with this little eager beaver. Read more
Published on September 25, 2009 by Donna Judevine
Super
This is an amazing tool. It is easy to use, lightweight, easy to store, and the instructions are easy to follow. Read more
Published on September 14, 2009 by Samuelle B. Goulds
A very fast saw
This is a very fast saw. I got the idea to purchase it from a Tiki Magazine article in which a featured carver used this saw. Read more
Published on August 13, 2009 by Tiki Noob
A terrific chain saw
After owning our home for twenty years, our once-tiny trees and shrubs kinda got out of hand. I've used some great pruners and pruning saws through the years, but the size of a... Read more
Published on July 19, 2009 by David J. Osborne
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