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Makita DUC355Z 35cm / 14" Twin 18v LXT Brushless Chainsaw Body Only Reviews

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Makita DUC355Z 35cm / 14" Twin 18v LXT Brushless Cordless Chainsaw Body Only
The Makita 36v (18v x2) Cordless Brushless Chainsaw, DUC355Z, features Makita's famous Outer Rotor Brushless Motor powered by two 18v Li- ion batteries (not included). Eliminating the need to mix fuel and 2-stroke oil the saw is also quiet and starts at the press of a button. The saw boasts an impressive no load chain speed of 1,200m/min, variable speed trigger and captive bar nuts suitable for a range of applications.
Automatic chain lubrication, the amount of chain oil can be regulated allowing the user to make adjustments based on whether they are cutting hard or soft wood, and it has a mains power switch with auto power off function which automatically turns off the chainsaw after no activity for 1 minute.
FEATURES

Captive bar nuts for solid bar retention
Variable speed trigger
XPT (eXtreme Protection Technology)
18vx2 brushless motor provides chain speed of 1,200m/min
Adjustable chain oiling
Front hand guard activates the kickback brake, pushing forward of the front hand guard stops the blade instantly
Metal spike and kickback brake provide additional safety and control

SPECIFICATION

Voltage: 36v (18v x2)
Chain Gauge: 0.043"
Chain Pitch:3/8"
Chain Speed: 0 - 20 m/s (1200 m/min)
Guide Bar Length: 35 cm / 14"
Standard Chain: 3/8" / 0.043
Oil Tank Capacity: 200 ml
Length: 443 mm
Weight: 4.3 kg
Net Weight: 5.5 kg

NOISE & VIBRATION

Noise Level: 69 dB(A)
Noise Pressure Level: 2 dB(A)
Noise Power Level: 2 dB(A)
Noise Pressure Level: 87.7 dB(A)
Noise Power Level: 100.4 dB(A)
Vibration Level: 5.3 m/s²
Vibration Level: 1.5 m/s²

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01325 370300

Email:

help@powertoolworld.co.uk

Location:

Unit 6, Park 2000, Millennium Way,
Newton Aycliffe
County Durham
DL5 6AR

Pretty good for domestic use. I opted for an electric chainsaw to make use of the batteries that don't get that much use on the other tools. A pair of 5Ah Makita batteries last around an hour continually cutting 250mm(ish) long by 150mm(ish). Mix of soft and hard wood.
3 Helpful Report
Posted 4 years ago
Spot on with deliveryhi
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Posted 4 years ago
It's a great saw--I now have two of them for working in the woods. 4* instead of 5* simply because I think the blade could be a little stronger.
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Posted 4 years ago
Powerful and easy to use, the push button start & double security switch makes it safe & quick to start. Does the job very nicely, exactly as it says on the box.. It does , as expected , chew through 3 amp hour batteries, the 5AH are significantly better , Top Tip - buy a rapid double charger....
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Posted 4 years ago
Brilliant piece of battery equipment,I have a petrol chain saw too but this is just as good
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Posted 4 years ago
Much better than he equivalent petrol driven saw
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Posted 5 years ago
Very well balanced and compact. Lower noise and easy use.
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Posted 5 years ago
To sum up In 3 words, poor battery life. Functionally it's fine, cuts well, it's light enough and has the convenience of a petrol saw and without the fuss of storing and mixing up the fuel. Battery life is atrocious, however. I used 4ah batteries and got around 5 minutes of cutting time which made this saw almost completely impractical for my purposes of cutting up a 50cm diameter tree trunk. It might be ok for occasional small jobs but beyond that I would recommend a petrol saw. They are cheaper and the hassle of storing and mixing fuel is negligible compared to the sheer frustration and downtime of waiting an hour and a half battery charging time to get 5 minutes use
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Posted 5 years ago