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Size: Chain Saw Kit (Two 5.0Ah Batteries)
Features
- Makita-built outer rotor BL Brushless motor direct-drive system provides high power efficiency Equivalent to a 32cc gas chain saw
- Variable speed trigger and high chain speed (0-3, 940 FPM) For improved cutting performance
- "Tool-less" Chain adjustment for convenient operation and maintenance
- Built-in lock-off lever helps prevent the chain from accidentally engaging
- Built-in L.E.D. On/off switch with auto power-off function; automatically shuts the saw off when operation is delayed for extended Battery life
Description
Landscapers & contractors are demanding more cordless alternatives to corded & gas-powered outdoor power equipment. Makita is meeting demand with an expanding line of cordless OPE, including the 18V x2 LXT (36V) Brushless 18" Chain saw (model XCU04PT). with zero emissions, lower noise, & considerably less maintenance, the XCU04PT is a welcome solution for cutting & trimming applications. It's powered by two 18V LXT batteries for maximum power, speed & run-time, but without leaving the strongly-preferred 18V battery platform. & with the efficient Makita outer rotor Brushless motor with direct drive system, users get high power efficiency that is equivalent to a gas chain saw. The XCU04PT has a 16" Guide bar & the Makita-built outer rotor BL Brushless motor direct drive system motor with variable speed delivers 0-3, 940 FPM For increased cutting speed. It has zero emissions & reduced maintenance: there's no engine oil to change, no spark plug to replace, & no air filter or muffler to clean. & there's no need to drain the fuel for storage. Simply pick it up, load two 18V LXT Lithium-Ion batteries, & the saw is ready to use. Convenience features include a "tool-less" Chain adjustments, A front hand guard engineered to actuate chain brake When engaged, an electric brake for maximum productivity, & more.
Brand: Makita
Power Source: Cordless
Horsepower: 5 watts
Item Weight: 19.2 pounds
Product Dimensions: 21.9"L x 10.2"W x 10.2"H
Chain Length: 16 inches
Chain Speed: 3,940 FPM
Global Trade Identification Number: 42
Manufacturer: Makita
Unit Count: 1 Count
Model Number: XCU04PT
Brand Name: Makita
Global Trade Identification Number: 42
Manufacturer: Makita
Manufacturer Warranty Description: 3-year limited warranty on tool, battery and charger
Unit Count: 1 Count
UPC: 088381852142
Number of Items: 6
Included Components: 18V X2 (36V) LXT® Brushless 14" Chain Saw (XCU03Z)^2 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion 5.0Ah Battery (BL1850B)^18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Dual Port Charger (DC18RD)^16" Guide Bar 3/8"-.043"^Chain 3/8"-.043"^Guide Bar Cover
Item Type Name: 16" Chain Saw Kit
Manufacturer Part Number: XCU04PT
Power Source: Cordless
Horsepower: 5 watts
Chain Speed: 3,940 FPM
Item Weight: 19.2 pounds
Item Dimensions L x W x H: 21.9"L x 10.2"W x 10.2"H
Chain Length: 16 inches
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Size: Chain Saw Kit (Two 5.0Ah Batteries)
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Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2019 by Derek Davis
Size: Chain Saw Kit (Two 5.0Ah Batteries)
This saw exceeded my expectations by a significant margin. I bought it to take on backpacking trip to cleared deadfall around a campsite I use several times per year. Over a two day period (and using a total of six 5 Ah batteries), the saw made short work of trees ranging from 4 to 18” in diameter. The saw is vastly quieter than a conventional two stroke tool, is lightweight, easy to set up, and easy to handle. Worth every penny for its intended use. The only maintenance will be periodic sharpening and refilling the chain oil. Easy!
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Size: Chain Saw Kit (Two 5.0Ah Batteries)
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Size: Chain Saw Kit (Two 5.0Ah Batteries)
I bought the 16” kit with battery charger and the Makita lubricant oil. The lubricant oil is the only thing missing from the kit, which should be included, in my opinion. Purchasers of this kit or standalone chainsaw should make sure that they purchase the lubricant oil. Be aware that the lubricant oil is rather viscous, so leverage smaller funnels, rags, and towels so that loading the oil into the side of the chainsaw is less messy. This said, this was my first experience with a chainsaw and it was quite positive. Assembly and first charges of the batteries are fairly quick and intuitive for this unit. Getting used to the safety switch hand guard, as well as the back of the handle in use safety switch takes no time to master. The instruction manual is well written, though reading glasses may be required. My first job removing a Laurel bush/hedge with this could not have been easier or faster. Prior to using this device, a smaller hedge trimmer was leveraged to reduce the numbers of thinner branches (took about 35 minutes). 15 minutes after the lubricant oil was poured in and clean up, the first Laurel bush and a few of the larger branches of other bushes were removed. Took about 50 minutes for the cleanup. Using this chainsaw right-handed is a breeze, it is quite agile in tight spaces and the trigger throttle is quite responsive. The main thing is to press the joint of the body and chainsaw blade on the branch trunk that is to be cut, rather than halfway on the bottom of the chainsaw blade. The trunk of the Laurel bush was about 6” and took no time at all to be cut the larger branches to cut the trunk down to the ground. I split the last 6” of the trunk above the ground. The lubricant oil does not leak on my chainsaw at all. After the short amount of work very little lubricant oil and battery charge were used for this light bit of work. Cleanup of the Laurel bush and the chainsaw took much longer than the work itself. Makita made a wonderful device and I can’t recommend it enough. One thing I missed, it was quiet when going through the Laurel, much less noise than the hedge trimmer, by the by.
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Size: Chain Saw Kit (Two 5.0Ah Batteries)
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Size: Chain Saw Kit (Two 5.0Ah Batteries)
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Size: Chain Saw Kit (Two 5.0Ah Batteries)
I've used a Stihl gas chainsaw for years. I'm so tired of hard starting (great exercise if that's what you want!) and replacing parts (carburator, ignition coil, air filters) and messing with gas and oil mixtures. I've had it with all of the maintenance required with gas engines. I was skeptical about battery operated chainsaws (do they have enough power? Does the battery last long enough to do the Job? How long do the Lithium batteries last? Manufacturer warrantee is for 5 years. Very good.) I just completed making 102 cuts in 6 to 8 inch pine logs and a dozen cuts in some very hard oak. The saw cut like a knife through butter. I realize that's a function of the very sharp Oregon chain that's included. But the saw didn't slow down a bit and I still had 1 bar showing on the two battery packs when I got done. I'm perfectly happy with the performance of the saw. The nice side benefits of this saw are: Low noise, you do not have to wear hearing protection like with a gas saw. No fumes and smoke. No messy gas to mix and pour! No gas to go bad from sitting around! No carburator to clean or change! NO IGNITION COIL OR SPARK PLUG to mess with. No vigorous hard starting exercise and NO CHOKE! God I hate unreliable small gas engines! I have wasted my time working on them for many years. I have no affiliation with Makita. This definitely is not a paid endorsement of their chainsaw. I paid full retain price for the saw on Amazon. I don't know if you should buy one or not but I am glad I did. I gave it to myself for Christmas! Addendum 6 months later: Today I took down a dead (and very hardwood) oak tree that died a few years ago. About 14 inch diameter. I bucked it down into 15 inch logs. (a couple dozen of them). The saw cut nicely through the hard oak. I was surprised. When I finished felling, limbing, and cutting up the logs I still had one bar (approx 25%) charge left. This really surprised me. I started with a new out of the box saw blade and was careful not to try to push through the cut but let the blade do the work. I am so happy to be rid of all gas driven chain saws, what a pain in the neck. Of course if I was a REAL lumber jock (jack?) a gas chainsaw would be necessary due to the higher power, capacity, and no charging stations in the woods!! Also the wider chains on the gas saws are much more rugged and less susceptible to damage. One of the disadvantage of the narrow kerf chainsaw blades (Oregon) is that the teeth can be stripped right off by a pebble in the bark or exceptionally hard wood when you do not maintain a smooth cut. Rough jerky cutting is hard on saws and the more delicate teeth are easily damaged. Like all chainsaws knowing how to sharpen my own blades is an economic necessity. Paying for sharpening costs almost as much as a new blade.
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Size: Chain Saw Kit (Two 5.0Ah Batteries)
We heat our home with wood and I own 2 gas powered commercial quality chainsaws, and now one Makita electric one. The Makita 36v saw doesn't have enough muscle to process firewood for heating, but for cutting limbs and any tree under 6 inches, it's actually a lot better than the gas saws. I've been impressed with how long the battery lasts. While cleaning up a wooded area, we used the Makita to take down all the smaller trees and cut limbs off, and the battery(s) lasted almost all day. It wasn't in constant use obviously, but it did the job and lasted a lot longer than I was expecting. We also own the 36 volt leaf blower and it only runs for about 20 minutes before the batteries are exhausted. That 20 minutes is plenty for what we do with it but I had based the chainsaw performance on the leaf blower experience and was very surprised the chainsaw ran for so long. It's easy to use, cuts fast, and is far better than having to start and stop a gas saw every 5 minutes. I'm switching all my tools to Makita..
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