Product Description

Makita UC4030A 16" Electric Chain SawMakita owes its reputation for building outstanding quality power tools to the drive and determination for excellence that began over 85 years ago as a manufacturer of electric motors. In 1958, Makita introduced their first electric tool and today Makita is one of the world's largest power tool manufacturers.One-touch "tool-less" blade and chain adjustments for easy operation and maintenance. Makita UC4030A 16" Electric Chain Saw Features:; Rubberized grip handles are ergonomically designed for comfort and easy handling. ; Large trigger switch with soft start for smooth start-ups. ; Built-in current limiter helps protect motor from burn-out by reducing power to motor when saw is overloaded. ; Large oil resevoir with view window allows operator to check bar oil level. ; Automatic chain oiler for heavy continuous cutting. ; Electric chain brake for maximum productivity. ; Double insulated for operator protection.Makita UC4030A 16" Electric Chain Saw Specifications:; 16" Chain (528-092-656); 16" Guide bar (442-040-661); Chain cover (952-100-630); Standard Guide Bar: 16" ; Chain speed (FPM): 2,600 ; AMPS: 15 ; Length (w/o bar): 19-3/8" ; Chain Pitch/Gauge: 3/8"/.050" ; Net Weight (lbs. dry w/o bar & chain): 11 ; UPC Code: 088381078559

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10772 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Makita
• Model: UC4030A
• Dimensions: 14.00 pounds

Features

• One-touch tool-less blade and chain adjustments for easy operation and maintenance
• Rubberized grip handles are ergonomically designed for comfort and east handling
• Large trigger switch with soft start for smooth start-ups
• Built-in current limiter helps protect motor from burn-out by reducing power to motor when saw is overloaded
• Large oil reservoir with view window allows operator to check bar oil level

From the Manufacturer
As a Makita power tool, the Makita UC4030A Commercial Grade 16-Inch 15 Amp Electric Chain Saw (with Tool-Less Blade And Chain Adjustments) has more power, weighs less, and is more compact and more efficient than any other. With nearly 90 years of experience in advanced motor design, Makita applies the latest innovation to engineer and manufacture the best power tools in the world. At jobsites around the world, professional users are dumping the old, getting the new and gearing-up with Makita. Makita offers more solutions for the professional trade. You're not just a great tradesman, you're a person. We build tools that Feel better to use. Since when your tools Feel better, you Feel better. And when you Feel better, a job isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to demonstrate how powerful you can be. And when the job is done, you'll still have energy to do the things you love. Makita manufactures best-in-class industrial power tools for the professional user. Our tools work hard and standup to brutal working conditions, but last even longer with periodic service and repairs. That's why we offer a comprehensive national service network. Makita Factory Services Centers deliver world-class service for the complete care of all Makita products. We are also proud to offer a network of over 600 Authorized Service Centers. Each facility understands the importance of quality and efficient service. Makita Authorized Service Centers meet our high-quality standards and provide the same distinguished service experienced at any of our Factory Service Centers.

Customer Reviews

Great Chainsaw!!!
I have always been a fan of Makita tools, especially their saw, so when I had to buy a chain saw I turned to Makita first. I read all the reviews on the UC4000, which is the older model of this saw, and saw nothing but awesome reviews. Close to 5 stars with over 50 reviews.
So I went ahead and purchased this saw, and boy am I glad I did. This saw cuts through wood like a knife through hot butter. It was effortless how easily this saw cut through a 8 inch diameter tree branch, this is one mean saw. I am used to using my dads Stihl 20inch FarmBoss and this saw didn't make me wish I was using that monster at all. If you need to fall some really huge trees in the deep woods get a big gas saw, but if your just using your saw to cut firewood, take down small/ medium trees, work around the house get this saw. Another thing that is so nice is that all you have to do is 1) put some bar/chain in it 2) Plug it in 3) Pull the trigger and its up and running, no pulling, mixing oil, checking spark plugs, flooding the engine. Just pull the trigger and go.
It is so easy to put this saw together and make adjustments on the fly because its totally tool-less, and that also makes clean up easier. A great feature. This saw may cost 2-3 times more than other electric chainsaws but if you want a tool that will last go ahead and spend the money. This saw will last much longer than 2-3 of the cheap saws and you will save yourself many headaches.

All I'd hoped for
When my gas saw suddenly broke, I was in a pinch so I had this over-nighted in from Amazon. The saw came through with flying colors. This saw cuts just as well as my 42cc gas saw does. At 2600fpm the chain speed is not as fast, but the motor is so strong I can put more pressure on the blade and make cuts in the same amount of time- maybe even a little faster. That really surprised me. I made about 50 cuts on logs ranging from 6 inches to 15 inches. The last cut was as good as the first. Cutting 15 inch birch is a good test for this saw and it ate it right up. Harder woods were even easier to cut.

This saw would be impractical for felling and bucking trees with a lot of branches because of the cord. It would be excellent for occasional and emergency use around the home. This saw would be a good choice for commercial firewood if it's only being used to cut bucked logs down to firewood lengths.

And thanks to Amazon (and Fedex) for coming through with the overnight delivery when I really needed it. It cost a lot, but the product and the service came through to get the job done.

Powerful
Ample power to cut 12" logs. I like the tool-less feature. You can make adjustments right on the spot without any other tool. No messing around with gas and oil mix and hard starting. Easy to take apart and clean without a tool.
I highly recommend it for home use.