Remington 099178H Electric Chainsaw 1.5 HP 14-Inch Bar

I gave it one star only becaues no stars isn't an option. It's a total piece of crap: poorly designed, poorly made. It leaked oil all over. I had to drain the oil reservior after each use. Keeping the chain tight was impossible. After cutting for about 1 minute, the chain would be so loose I had to stop and fiddle with the thing for 5 minutes. Remington took a chain saw chain and bar, stuck them on some pieces of plastic with an electric motor and called it a chainsaw. I don't usually return items, but I'll make an exception for this POS because it simply doesn't function. [...]

BTW- to the other reviewer: yes I did read the directions, actually. I read and followed them- it didn't help. Since I first posted this review I've purchased a Husqvarna electric saw and it works great- no issues. Lucia: are you a real person or a Remington rep?

I wish I had read Dana's review before buying this. I can live with the oil problem, but the chain comes off its drive sprocket after just a minute of sawing braches that have any vibration. To get it back is a production. The tension screw is used to get the "adjustment block" into the "adjusting hole." Well, you can't see either one, and indeed oil is leaking on you as you work on this. Five minutes later, you are ready for your next cut...

I inherited this chainsaw from my 72 year old mother... yep, mom had a chainsaw. Being electric, it is not only incredibly lightweight and quiet, but there is never a problem with getting it started, cleaning the air filter, keeping it running well, or mixing the oil with the gas.

This saw has seen a LOT of use (and abuse;-) by me. I never would have considered it capable of doing what I have asked of it, but it has performed outstandingly well in my backyard. I had "lent" (read never to be seen again) my Huskavarna(sp?) 16" gas powered chainsaw to my brother-in-law. But for how often and for what task I need a chainsaw for ... well let him keep it. For the average homeowner, I have all that I need with the electric. I CAN NOT OVERSTATE how lightweight (and read ease of use here) this little gem is. I can even "one-hand" it when the situation absolutely requires.

I am surprised at how well it handles everything I've thrown at it; everything up to 9"...Read more