This is my second one of these, since after over four years the first one finally burned up the motor, but only after lots of heavy use, so not a big surprise, and still a very good cost per year. We heat with wood, so cut lots of wood on the property and limbing lots of big branches and cutting up logs in the log pile for splitting. This electric saw handles about 90% of my use, and is so much easier and cheaper to use than my Husky gas saw, and I don't have to worry about worthless CA gas destroying my electric saw, which is run from my solar panels. Even with the attached cord, this saw is safer and easier to use up at the top of a manlift or ladder in the trees. And since the chain stops immediately when you let go of the trigger, you don't have to worry about a still spinning chain when you set the saw down while cutting up logs or limbing. The saw is well built, lightweight and well balanced, but rugged. I did replace the low kickback homeowners chain with a good and better cutting Oregon chain. The weakest part is the bar tightener, which is a bit weak for the longer bar, particularly since it only uses a single clamping nut. I also remove the plastic knob on the bar nut, so that the bar can be more sufficiently clamped by using a wrench. You also must check that the motor cooling slots remain clear of debris. There's supposed to be a motor thermal overload, but I wouldn't count on it, since it didn't trip and my motor still burned up. You don't want to do a long hard cut with this, without letting it cool, or switch jobs between large hard cuts and small limbs, etc. so that the motor can run at full speed without much of a load and cool the motor down with the airflow. Like any tool, you need to know what it's good for, and don't abuse it for things it's not designed for. Also, make sure that you use a good quality 12AWG extension cord, not a cheap small gauge one. I use a 100ft 12AWG cord all the time, and it will bring full power to the saw.
This saw won't replace a big Husqvarna gas saw for big cuts and where you don't have power, but it still did replace it for 90% of the things I do around the farm.
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Snow Joe + Sun Joe
Snow Joe + Sun Joe specialize in developing innovative outdoor tools to keep your home looking beautiful throughout the year, whether the snow is falling or the Sun is shining. Our expansive line of outdoor power equipment, which includes manual, cordless, and electric tools such as lawn mowers, trimmers, tillers, and snow blowers, aims to simplify your yard routine to make it quick and easy to get your outdoor chores done.
A Cut Above The Rest.
Combines Power, Performance and Precision
A self-lubricating 18-inch Oregon cutting bar and chain, your chain saw can easily saw through the most stubborn tree limbs, up to 17.5-inches thick! Packed with a powerful 14-amp motor that starts instantly with the push of a button, the Sun Joe SWJ701E makes quick work out of thick limbs, firewood, logs and branches.
Getting the job done is easy with the Sun Joe SWJ701E. Safety features include a hand guard with kickback brake and a switch to prevent accidental starting.
- Powerful 14-amp motor tackles tough cutting jobs
- 18-inch self-lubricating Oregon bar and chain
- Lightweight design with ergonomic handle maximizes user comfort
- Weight: 9.7 lbs
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Bar + Chain18-inch self-lubricating bar and chain. |
14-Amp MotorPowerful 14-amp motor tackles tough cutting jobs. |
Easy to MaintainThe SWJ701E chain saw is powered electrically. No gas, oil, or tune-ups are necessary. |
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SWJ-OIL-2PKChain Saw Bar Chain & Sprocket Oil, 1 Quart-2 Pack. |
SWJ-18CHAIN18-Inch Replacement Semi-Chisel Chain for SWJ701E and Others. |
SWJ-18BAR18-Inch Replacement Bar for SWJ701E and Others. |
SWJ-OILChain Saw Bar Chain and Sprocket Oil, 1-Quart. |
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| Price | $55.04 | $58.99 | $57.80 | — | — |
| Motor | 9 amp | 9 amp | 9 amp | 14 amp | 14 amp |
| Bar/Chain Length | 14 in. | 12 in. | 14 in. | 16 in. | 18 in. |
| Branch Thickness (max) | 13.5 in. | 11.5 in. | 13.5 in. | 15.5 in. | 17.5 in. |
| Oil Tank Capacity | 4 fl oz | 3 fl oz | 4 fl oz | 3 fl oz | 3 fl oz |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs | 7.3 lbs | 7.7 lbs | 9.5 lbs | 9.7 lbs |
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| power source | Corded Electric | ac | gasoline, corded electric, battery, manual | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Battery Powered |
| horsepower | 2.9 horsepower | 550 watts | 0.73 horsepower | — | 3.6 horsepower | 5.3 horsepower |
| voltage | 40 volts | — | — | — | 120 volts | 56 volts |
| weight | 9.7 pounds | 7.7 pounds | 12 pounds | 10.89 pounds | 11 pounds | — |
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Edited - powerful. Works great
Setup was easy. Added oil as instructed. Saw blade is in the correct direction.Starting trimming some small branches (see pics). Stopped working after 15 minutes of use.I gave it time to cool, just in case, tried a different extension cord just in case, tried a known live outlet, just in case.Nothing worked. It is dead.Revised- got it to work and it is going string again
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JasonSmith
Exactly What I Wanted
Reviewed in Canada on February 3, 2023Style: 18" Bar + ChainVerified Purchase
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Easy to get off gas
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Good but not impressed.
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The oil filler is in the right postion.
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