McCulloch MCC1514 14-Inch 1.5 HP Electric Chain Saw

Great saw--works perfectly--but when it is stored--the oil leaks from the reservoir on to the blades, which are not running, and on to the floor of the garage--

a real mess

Out of the box, the chain oiler cap was stripped. As expected, the chain loosened up; but surprisingly quickly ... (less than 10 minutes and derailed.) Getting the chain back on the sprockets and tightening it was surprisingly difficult. No box hex wrench was provided (needed as there's no room for a crescent wrench.) Within the next 40 minutes I had to tighten the chain three more times (a 15 minute process.) There is no easy way to lever the bar out to put tension on the chain as all the leverage points are flexible plastic not designed to withstand the force required to apply the modest tension needed. Within an hour, the chain was dull (all the while I had been very attentive at keeping the chain well lubricated having filled the chain lubricant reservoir four times.) I had it professionally sharpened and it dulled up again after one, 8" cut: clearly a low quality chain that had lost its temper. In less than a total of three hours of usage, 2 bolts holding a cover plate in...Read more

Lightweight, easy to use and it does the job. If you're cutting down a forest, it may be a bit small, but it can do more than you might expect. A worthwhile purchase and highly recommended!