McCulloch 16-Inch 4.5 HP Electric Chain Saw MCC4516F

I bought this saw to replace a ten year old McCulloch Eager Beaver II 16" gas chain saw and I was very concerned about the lower power also about the high current demand but I'm pleased with the product. It runs fine on a 25ft extension plugged into a 15 amp circuit. Very quiet and easy to use. Weighs a lot less than the gas engine chain saw but seems to have about the same power. Chain adjustment is tool less and very easy - a wrench and screw driver were needed for the gas chain saw and it had to be adjusted cold, then again when warm and again if it got hot.

I have used this saw very little but my first reactions are that it is not well balanced, too heavy, and the chain tension loosens as you are sawing. On the positive side it cuts well and has plenty of power.

I ordered this saw for small jobs around the house (tree branches,etc.) but it is powerful enough to tackle BIG jobs as well. Being electric I don't have to have spare gas & 2 cycle oil handy to use a gas driven saw.