Factory Reconditioned Ryobi ZRRY43006 18-Inch 13 amp Electric Chain Saw with Carrying Case

Comment: I ordered this saw as a re-conditioned saw and was advised that the company totally inspected and re-conditioned the saw. I was disappointed that the saw came with a chain that had been used to cut rocks. I called the company and was told that they do not replace the chains and would not assist me in securing a new one. The saw ,however; ran very well and has plenty of power but you may need to purchase a new chain to go on your new saw.

Comment: I was very pleasantly surprised at the power this electric chainsaw has. I have a larger gas chainsaw and a smaller electric chainsaw and have used both a lot. This electric with a 3.5 hp motor and an 18 bar seems to be on the high end of sizes for available electrics and I wish I had found this a long time ago. It is not nearly as heavy as my gas saw which helps the fatigue factor a lot. You also don't have to fool with the gas/oil mix and re-fueling (except bar oil for both) and the electric is much quieter. Of course, if I am away from electric power and/or cutting logs 20-30 inches in diameter, I use my gas saw, but for anything else this big electric is quite satisfactory. I purchased a factory refurbished saw and the first time I used it was for a constant 2 hours of limb cutting that were in the 3 to 8 inch size range. It did not miss a beat except once to adjust for the normal small amount of stretching of a new chain. The price on the refurbished tool was very attractive, the quality proven by actual use was better than I expected in this price range and was not much more cost than the smallest new electrics that I consider not worth buying. I would not have considered an electric chainsaw for any serious cutting before I found this model but now I would have to say I am impressed with this one for all except the largest woodcutting jobs or commercial use.

Comment: Good cutters on chain, holds edge well. Adequate power, but keep chain sharp. Learn to hand sharpen, it's not that hard and only takes a few minutes, 4 strokes per tooth at the right angle. Mark starting tooth with a Sharpie. Do all one angle then turn around and do the other angle. The chain will last forever that way. Uses lots of oil, but no big deal. Clogs easily with chips so keep it clean. may have to remove plastic cover occasionally. Have used it hard over two years on oak logs. Case vibrates a bit. Great for use in the shop to prepare blanks for wood-turning. Doesn't bug the neighbors. I recommend it for the serious home shop: great value. Only better choice is the Stihl at several times the price. If this one fails I most likely will just buy another.

Comment: What a great product! I am totally satisfied! No more do I have to fight with mixing gas and oil. No more do I have to struggle with a chain saw that refuses to start! Don't forget to oil the chain, but other than that, you just plug it in and cut through branches and small trees smoothly and easily. And here's a real plus: it's much more quiet than the typical gasoline version! You don't disturb yourself or the neighbors nearly as much. Life is good. I'm so glad I bought this chainsaw from Amazon!

Comment: got this saw about 6 months ago and only had occasion to use it twice. Both times it performed perfectly.
I guess the best thing about the saw is the fact that it is convenient to use just plug it in and go , no messing with gas and cleaning spark plugs.
It cut through a 6 inch limb on an apricot tree like it was going through butter.