Remington should stick to shavers!

[jillybeansisme]

Don't bother with the Remington 16" 12amp 24HP electric chain saw. It burned out in six (6) minutes on me. I thought it would be easier on my shoulder, instead it was a complete waste of time. It requires SAE30 motor oil and states numerous times to NOT use chainsaw oil. That alone should have made me raise my eyebrows. Oh well. Next time maybe I'll rent a chainsaw and try it out first!

 

[Fred Wright]

Sorry to hear, Jilly. I hope you can get your money back.

We bought that saw last year from Amazon as part of a pole saw package. It didn't work out of the box; the trigger switch was no good so it went back for replacement. The replacement worked well, got all the unwanted limbs cut down and cut up.

Haven't used it much since but it has worked pretty well (so far) cutting up small branches for starter wood. The bar oil reservoir leaks if there's any motor oil left in it when you put the saw away. It's a cheap saw and I didn't really expect a whole lot from it. As long as it works we'll keep using it.

 

[jillybeansisme]

I did get my money back. When I get back to Oregon, I am going to see about renting an electric Husky. If I like it, then maybe I'll buy that one (which was the one that was recommended to me).

 

[salecker]

I'm glad they got into saws...
Here's my favorite style of Remington saws,not the biggest but close,88 cc's of 60's muscle Super 773.
I just received it from a fellow collector who got rid of his saws,this was his last.

 

[Hiram357]

I've got a few nice Remington's that are good for taking down trees, but with the cost of ammo now adays I think I'll stick with my husky :D

 

[jillybeansisme]

@Hiram357 LOL Too funny!

 

[computeruser]

What would possess someone to buy one of those cheap electrics in the first place? It is plain as day that they are junk. Better to buy a good sawzall and some wood blades, and end up with a useful electric tool out of the deal!

 

[jillybeansisme]

@computeruser Have a sawsall, but didn't think it would be enough for the trunks. Didn't know better about chainsaw and was trying to let others know. Some of us are new at this and not as know it all about what's good or not.

 

[JustWood]

They are all plastic housing . Well made for what it is. Not for wood cutting purposes. Trimming and cutting up an occasional limb close to the house is what they were designed for.
That said I bought a new one a couple years ago and use it inside my furnace room to trim down too long stuff. No fumes in the house.
Results may vary but I'm satisfied with what it does. At $30 ,,,, not much to lose.
I considered a chop saw but one that could cut 16" doesn't exist. Well maybe,,, but at what cost and foot print. I can hang the Remington on the wall.

 

[Osagebndr]

Have you looked at the smaller ,say ms170 or husky equivalent gas powered saws. Nice light and cut well on smaller stuff

 

[EatenByLimestone]

How can one get 24hp out of 12 amps? They must have the same marketing people that Craftsman has.

 

[Swedishchef]

How can one get 24hp out of 12 amps? They must have the same marketing people that Craftsman has.

lol

 

[jatoxico]

May not be the best but there shouldn't be anything wrong w/ that electric. How long and what kind of cord did you use? You'll fry even the best power tool with a cheap or incorrect cord.

 

[aimee750]

Bought one this past spring for my daughter to learn to cut up 1 - 3" branches. It has been great for that and for the $39 I spent I am more than happy with it. It has been used a lot so far and not a single problem.

 

[blades]

i am sure you ment 2.4 hp which would be peak. I have an electric rem pole saw for the once a year or so I use it it fine. other wise with the epa gas i would be replacing the fuel system every year. Electrics are fine for there intended purpose as noted above.

 

[F4jock]

I like their firearms.