18V XR Brushless 30cm Compact Chainsaw, Tool Only, DCM565N-XJ

As you would expect, absolute quality from DeWalt. I got the bare unit as I have plenty of batteries so a great price for this one. Plenty of power with a short blade, perfect for all those joinery needs. Quality chain, fits snug and doesn't spin off, plenty sharp and cuts with ease. Easy to clean and maintain if using as I am for joinery as opposed to gardening. Great safety features with a safety button, a brake to ensure it doesn't start up unexpectedly while on and the motor slows it down naturally quickly to a stop. Much easier to handle than a petrol powered item and no smoke........ Unless you're burning through the wood rather than cutting it.

Having got rid of my old much used petrol chainsaw and already having several Dewalt XR18V tools this seemed like a no brainer, but was initially put off by many reviews complaining of excessive oil use and leaking. I decided I would buy it anyway as it would only be for occasional garden use. First job was cutting down 2 established trees, having up to 5 - 6 inch trunk, and I was very pleasantly surprised at how well the saw performed, cutting them both down and into smaller sections with ease. I was using it with a fully charged 5 AH battery and it was still showing a full 3 bar charge afterwards! It was also very nice no longer having the noisy 2 stroke petrol annoying the neighbours either! Afterwards I removed the bar side cover, bar and chain and cleaned everything up ready to put away. I was going to empty out the chain oil reservoir (as per instructions) but decided I would leave it in to see how bad the oil leaking issue was going to be. Well so far, 4 days after use, there is not a single drop of oil from it. Maybe I'm just lucky? ... or maybe it was down to the thorough cleanup afterwards ... I don't know, but I would certainly recommend this saw to anyone for light to medium use.

I wanted a small chain saw for pruning and lopping and general small odd jobs which did not warrant getting out my larger petrol Husqvarna chain saw. Since I already had DeWalt batteries for other tools it made sense to by the Dewalt saw. Having used the saw for several months now, I'm very pleased by it. It's very easy to use being much lighter than my regular say. One point to note is that you MUST keep an eye on the chain oil level. My petrol saw uses approx 1 tank of oil to about 3/4 tank of petrol, so I regularly fill up the oil. With the Dewalt, being electric, after I'd filled the oil, I forgot about this and only just thought about checking the level when I was thinking how nice it was not to have to mix fuel. Check the oil regularly - good chain saw needs a well lubricated chain. The other thing that I noticed was that the instructions say empty the oil tank before storage. I did not as I couldn't see why (you don't with a regular chain saw) anyhow, few days later I found a small puddle of oil on my work bench under the saw. I now keep the saw on an old tray. Overall if you're looking for a really easy saw to use, then is a good shout. One thing I'd say is that the seller should offer a chain sharpening kit for the saw as an extra - you will need to sharpen it eventually and my Husqvarna files don't fit this chain. A good tool. Recommended.

Cuts nice and cleanly. Holding both handle and switch safety triggers can get tiring.

I will be honest that I didn’t think this would be too impressive. Looked out my electric power saw to do some cutting. Realised it was needing a bit of work done, so couldn’t use it today. Took the cordless instead and was pleasantly surprised by what it could achieve. Ok it’s small bar, so there are limitations what it can do. At the moment I can’t be bothered to fix the other saw.

I’ve wanted this chainsaw for a year but had so many other tools to buy so it got pushed down the priority list, but I knew I couldn’t get through another year in my current clients’ gardens (or my own) without it- too much tree and shrub care. Well, this saw is very easy to use, light, and I cut down three youngish or dead trees (holly, dead leylandii and a photinia) very efficiently. That was up to 6” trunks/branches but even with a fairly gentle approach it will cut through wider sections I think, although that’s not my remit- I’m a garden designer not a tree surgeon. I didn’t need to change the battery but all my power tools are dewalt so I always have spares charged anyway. I had actually used the battery in the strimmer and blower for about 15 minutes first so I didn’t even start on a full charge. I did read the reviews mentioning oil leaks so I didn’t go crazy on the oil and will be emptying the reserve out after I’ve finished using it tomorrow- might even store it upside down over a basin too, just in case. Anyway I love this saw- it’s also very quiet (can’t hear it at all with my Beats on) and I’m happy to add another dewalt tool to my stable.

When it works, this chainsaw is great. It’s light, compact, well balanced, easy to handle with one hand, and it cuts very well for its size. I really liked the ergonomics and overall features. Unfortunately, reliability has been extremely poor. I have now had two separate units, and both failed with exactly the same fault. The saw runs the first time the trigger is pressed. After releasing the trigger, the next press causes the motor to jerk slightly and stop. After that it will not start at all. Eventually, after being left unused, the saw became completely dead. I am attaching a video showing this behaviour. There is also a known oil tank manufacturing issue. The oil container is made from two misaligned injection-moulded parts, leaving a gap where the neck meets the gasket. This causes oil leaks and is widely reported online. Installing an O-ring does not fix it, as there is already an O-ring fitted. This is a build quality issue. The only reason I am considering another DeWalt model is because I have already invested around £200 in genuine DeWalt batteries. Otherwise I would switch brands and pay more for reliability.

Good product for the price and quality assurance 👌

Niet zo erg krachtig.

Good performance.

Taglia ed è maneggevole ma perde veramente troppo olio. Addirittura te lo ritrovi sulle scarpe dopo aver tagliato vari tronchi, quando la posi io ho scelto di poggiarla su una lastra di alluminio con i bordi in orizzontale e quando la riprendo si vede chiaramente la macchia di olio sottostante. Quindi occhio al quantitativo di olio quando la si usa che se lo succhia velocemente. Ma comunque è utilissima anche per potature vista la sua maneggevolezza.

Fenomenal. Hoy, 3 dias después de comprarla, la he probado bien porque tenia que cortar dos árboles "grandes". Unos tenía un tronco de 20 cm y lo ha cortado de una vez en menos de 2 minutos. El otro tenía un tronco algo mas grande, y ha habidonque hacerlo girando alrededor de el, pero se lo ha trabajado son problemas. Luego he estado haciendo troncos pequeños para prepararlos para leña. El peso muy aceptable y máquina equilibrada para trabajar con ella. Potencia buena (no se atranca). He leído por ahí que consume aceite y te mancha. Solo decir que es una motosierra, no un ordenador. Hay que mancharse y ponerse en faena para trabajarla bien. El consumo de batería es alto, pero con dos de 5 Ah he tenido para unas 3 horas de trabajo mas o menos continuo. No haré un uso profesional por lo que la durabilidad de la cadena, motor y equipo no lo puedo valorar, pero trae una extensión a 3 años de garantía si te registras. Para mi. Para uso esporádico y troncos moderados, es perfecta, teniendo el tamaño que tiene (30 cm) y te quitas los olores y molestias de la gasolina. Para temas mas grandes, se queda corta y necesitarás una mas grande.

Leaking oil