XCU14Z 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 6" Pruning Saw, Tool Only

I bought this for light pruning when climbing trees when I don't need to carry my larger chainsaws. This saw fills a good niche between my hand saws and hand pruners, and my larger chainsaws. It also allows me to easily cut branches when it is difficult to find a good position for my hand saw. The saw is light weight, and feels very well balanced for using single-handed. As with most Makita tools it is nicely finished and feels like good quality. I thought the blade guard on the top would be a hindrance, but I haven't found that to be the case. I can still cut with the top of the blade, either by lifting the guard before starting the cut, or pressing the guard against the branch to be cut to get the guard out of the way. The saw definitely feels safer than I imagine it would without a blade guard! And it is nice to have at least part of the chain guarded from rubbing against me when the saw is hanging from my climbing saddle. There is no bar adjustment screw as on most chainsaws. Instead it is under spring tension. It remains to be seen how that holds up. I have used the saw to cut 4 inch (live) Coast Live Oak branches and it does so easily. It isn't a speed demon, and if you push it will stall. But I was expecting that would be the case. It gets through the wood decently fast without trying to force it, as long as the blade is sharp. For light pruning while climbing around in tree canopies I would much rather carry this small lighter chainsaw than get a little more speed. The saw does not have a variable speed trigger. Though I would prefer that, it performs well without it. The chain side/sprocket cover and the bar are held in place by a bolt which is tightened with a foldable handle, rather than a wrench. This works pretty well, though once in a while if the blade jams it will loosen the chain, as it is not possible to tighten that bolt strongly with the little lever. That said, you don't need a wrench to adjust the blade. The lever seems as if it could break if I were to really bear down on it, but it hasn't been a problem. I am very happy with this saw!

This thing is an awesome tool. Easier to handle than an actual chain saw, powerful and last longer than expected with a 5Ahr battery. Great for brush clearance and small sapling removal. Even used it to demo an old wood fence and was way smoother on the arms than the sawzall and faster.

What a life saver! I let some shrubs get overgrown and my loppers were not up to the task. This little saw made short work of the job and I have since used it to trim 4" tree branches and invading roots (although that required a thorough cleaning afterwards, even though I dug around them as much as I could.) Cleaning was simple enough with a well-aimed hose nozzle/jet and a stiff brush, followed by some oil. It is easy to use, light-weight and reasonably priced for a Makita tool.

Typical Makita. Small, light, and ergonomic. Powerful, and efficient in battery usage. Sharp - easy to cut even larger diameter hardwood (oak) trunks. Expensive, but worth it. I like the chain tensioning approach. Saw uses quite a bit of bar oil, but does not leak. Did not know that chains can be sharpened DIY with a file. Very cool. Works great for around the house and camping!

This thing is nice and light and cuts good. Unfortunately it does catch on flexible branches and stops quite a bit. Sometimes it gets clogged and does not restart until branch pieces pulled out. This may be because of the auto adjusting chain tensioner which I do not like as I think it is too loose. I have two twin battery Makita chainsaws and love them greatly. This is a good addition but by no means should be a first or only saw.

This saw is so effective that it is addictive. I've used it many times to slice up branches, small logs, prune tree branches and even cut down a small tree. My arms get tired before the battery runs down. This isn't the cheapest option; but you get what you pay for: cuts are fast and the saw is well balanced in use. Safety is the #1 concern with power tools. The saw will stop if it is overloaded. The hand placement keeps hands well away from the work area. The top blade protector does its job, and swings out of the way to cut larger branches. The only issue is that I have to monitor chain tension. There is a handy handle to adjust tension: pop up the handle, turn it to release a screw, and a spring pushes the blade out to tension it. I don't want to break the handle by over tightening. But, if I don't tighten it quite firmly, after a few cuts the blade will become overly loose. I hope a bit of experience will find the right setting.

Well designed and built. Plenty of battery power to get through yard trimming. Prefect for smaller jobs. I carry it in the woods to cut grape vines that strangle our trees.

I'm not ashamed to admit it... I love this thing! A couple of years ago, I borrowed a neighbor's Makita chainsaw (12" I think). It worked great and I was sold on the whole electric saw concept. My only issue was, for my needs, I had to have one that was even smaller and could be used one handed. Every year I find myself on a ladder trimming the palms on my property and a small, lightweight saw was exactly what I needed. Then, Makita finally brought this guy to the US and I jumped. It might be small... but it is mighty! Granted, you won't be cutting down any trees (bigger than 6" in diameter) but for saplings, branches, palm fronds, etc, etc, it works wonders. I would guess that a 1"-3" diameter is its sweet spot. That's 85% of what I use a chainsaw for anyway. Likes: 1, Size... It's easy to work in a tree/palm and maneuver it between branches/fronds to cut only what you want. 2, Design... A safety switch allows you to work left or right handed.... Chain tension is self adjusting... Easy to disassemble for cleaning... Has an oil reservoir. Dislikes: I'm not a big fan of the chain guard (but I understand why it's there).

Hasta el momento la podadora a trabajado de manera eficiente y sin problemas! Desarmé una árbol de almendra ya de varios años y sin problema y un árbol con ramas de aprox 20 cm de grosor y sin problemas La trabajé con baterías de la marca de 5 amperes y alcanzó para dichos trabajos

Excelente....

No cuenta con Batería, ni Cargador, y no hé logrado identificar que tipo de cargador y baterías debería comprar y su costo, lo cual encarecerá el costo del equipo. Procederé a su devolución

Que pila le corresponde ya que no la trae