Bamse Mini Chainsaw 8 Inch, Cordless Chainsaw Brushless
Bamse Mini Chainsaw 8 Inch, Cordless Chainsaw Brushless with 2 Batteries 2.0Ah, 2 Chains, 10m/s Chain Speed Electric Chainsaw for Tree Branches, Courtyard, Household and Garden Cutting Gifts for Dad
 |  |  |  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Cutting Diameter | 8Inch (15CM) | 6Inch (10CM) | / | / | / | / |
| Battery Capacity | 2*2.0Ah Lithium Battery | 2*2.0Ah Lithium Battery | 2*2.0Ah Lithium Battery | 2*2.0Ah Lithium Battery | 1*4.0Ah Lithium Battery | 1*1.5Ah Battery |
| Motor | Brushless Motor | Brushless Motor | Brushed Motor | Brushless Motor | Brushless Motor | Brushed Motor |
| Cordless | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Voltage | 21V | 21V | 21V | 21V | 21V | 12V |
| Weight: | 3.15 kg |
| Dimensions: | 41.5 x 27.3 x 14.3 cm; 3.15 Kilograms |
| Model: | MR6503 |
| Part: | 123 |
| Colour: | Gifts for Dad from Daughter Son |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | Lithium Ion |
| Manufacture: | Bamse |
| Dimensions: | 41.5 x 27.3 x 14.3 cm; 3.15 Kilograms |
I bought this mini chainsaw as an addition to my sons petrol driven chainsaw we used to take out 16 trees and shrubs in our new houses garden, and what a great piece of kit, it’s light and maneuverable and can handle surprisingly large branches, with the two batteries supplied we never ran out of energy. I can honestly say if you need a small chainsaw for domestic use look no further, cheap to buy, easy to use and complete value for money.
My first trial run was surprising and I was amazed at the performance of the machine. The pre charged battery lasted longer than expected cutting down a large shrub. However the machine started stopping and starting after quiet a bit of use. On checking the battery charge lights it was showing two on which I assume indicated one third used. I then tried the second battery and the machine was running OK again. Its not really a great problem but I am not sure you can trust the charge lights. After use I dismantled machine as if I was renewing the chain but mainly to remove saw dust and chippings. This I found to be a bit fiddley and took longer than expected but might get easier next time. I am impressed with the machine performance overall and hope it proves reliable in the future. Time and use will tell but there is a two year guarantee to fall back on. By the way I have only had this 8inch chainsaw for three days when writing this.
Update — I have spent the last two day removing limbs/branches from a 13 foot pine tree and the saw worked very well. The battery no problem and lasted well. Branches up to 3 inches cut easily and there was a lot of them. The lack of there being no auto oiler did not pose a problem. I just brushed on some oil on teeth. The main thing I did not like is the chain adjustment. It is not the nicest thing to use and does not appear strong enough to last long term. Anyway the saw has nearly completed the task I purchased it for and saved me a lot of money than employing a tree expert.
Bought for older couple and it’s light weight and compact enough to easily use for them to do small bits about their garden. The battery performance is good as well especially as it comes with a spare. Looks good too.
I’ve used this for cutting down a couple of young trees and cutting up thicker branches. The cuts were clean and the saw got through easy. It’s not too heavy. Had to adjust the chain a but but found that easy to do as well. Happy with my purchase.
Iam so impressed with this mini chainsaw – great power and so light and easy to maneuver. my son has a full sized chainsaw which is too heavy for me but this one means I can tackle all the smaller jobs around the garden with ease- would definitely recommend this saw to anyone considering- with 3 batteries and a spare chain it’s a bargain and a quality one at that ! registered it with the company and got the extended 2yr warranty aswell- what’s not to like?
Great product and easy to use. Needed the item to cut down small trees in my front and backyard, which worked perfectly without any hassle. The battery lasts a good length of time and the carrying case is handy to store away.
Bought as a present for an older lady, and it did not disappoint. The sturdy carry case promised quality, and the chainsaw delivered,making short work of a much overgrown hydrangea. The chainsaw is light to carry about but powerful enough to cut quickly through branches the thickness of a broomhandle. The safety features are good.
The instruction manual is easy to follow, and actually helpful to someone who has never used such a tool before. Excellent value for money.
Really pleased with this little tool for the garden! My partner has a chainsaw but its just too much for me to use and this is so much easier to use in the garden. i literally use it all the time!!! took a while to get used to the bit of a kick back but love it.
The only problem I’ve had is that the chain has “jumped off” twice. That may have been because I’d adjusted it incorrectly. It was no problem to put it back on.
Overall very pleased with i
I have only used it to remove a small tree from my garden which it did really well 1 battery was enough for the whole job. I have a criticism in that the tool does not fit in the box with the battery fitted ( this might be a safety feature?) and the amount of chain lol supplied was vey little.in all an excellent tool just don’t try and cur down a giant redwood with it.
Still early to tell regarding durability but it looks well made. Performed a test cut on a 3inch dia tree stump and was very please with the easy and efficiency it dealt with it. Wish I had bought one years ago. It is light, easy to manoeuvre and the kick back is small when starting the cut. the two batteries are great allowing one to be charged whilst using the other (although I need a bigger job to test this and battery life. Will update following a bigger tree!
Arthritis has been limiting the amount of work I can do in the garden these days but this mini chainsaw has given me a new lease of life and means that I can do so much more. It is so light that you can use it with one hand. I only wish that I’d bought it earlier!
When I had tried it cutting a couple of 3″ logs and it was still shiny and hardly used, I gave it a great send-up on my fb page ! So everything is hunky dory then!? Well not quite, one crucial thing becomes quickly obvious contrary to other reviews my batteries do not last that long, they are OK I suppose, but I’ve never had the luxury of checking the little battery level lights, first one knows about the battery charge is when the saw abruptly comes to a dead stop… dead as a door-nail!
My batteries take THREE HOURS TO CHARGE ! As I write I am considering returning it for a refund as my batteries are constantly on charge ….. or the alternative is that I need to purchase or be gifted another couple of batteries and an additional plug in charger (Nb.not the greatest charging system ! ?)
Its a dilemma as I purchased the saw for around 60.00, not bad when one considers that I have seen this 8″ Bamsa Saw advertised online at around 190.00 (It’s certainly not worth that!)
If I was to split hairs… I would say it also needs an automatic chain lubricating system, but as I’ m not splitting hairs! I circumvented that little problem by using a little old fashioned pump style oil can filled with chain saw oil :))
I was quite happy with the case. It is nifty and strong and not too big. They have packed a lot of stuff in there for the relatively small and neat size of it!
The kit comes with the chainsaw and your first chain attached and ready to go. There is a very neat little zip bag with your spare chain, bottle of oil, and a philips head screwdriver inside. There are also 2 batteries, fully charged and a belt hook if you need to hang it off your tool belt while getting up a ladder etc.
The manual is fantastic! I can honestly say I haven’t seen such a well-thought and produced manual like this since the 1990s when things were just made properly! And so too is the saw itself.. But I’ll get to that next.
The manual doesn’t only provide step-by-step pictorial instructions on how to use the saw, and tackle any potential issues.. but it also comes with QR codes for you to scan with your phone, which automatically shows you a how-to video! Brilliant idea and convenient if you just want to get straight to the job in hand as quickly as possible!
When I first pulled that trigger to start the saw I thought oh.. it’s a bit slower than expected. But I have never used one either so it’s no surprise that I underestimated it big time!
The saw is powerful, but its just not “super” fast. Which is a good thing for the simple reason that if it was any faster, it would probably be too hazardous to use with one hand, which is the way its intended to be used.
As you can see in my video, it cuts through roots and branches with ease. And this particular job was tricky because I had to be careful to not catch the brick wall.
Before I bought this saw, I thought I’d have to dig that thing up from under the ground! But 20 mins or so of using this saw (very gingerly around the bricks) and the job was done. If it wasn’t for the obstructions, I could have easily just sliced straight through it. Which I am HOPING anyone reading this will only need to do. The Buddleia weeds are a menace to my area, and cause structural damage to pretty much everyones property here! Nobody wants to get a handsaw out and spend hours tackling these things. But this saw is perfect to keep around for these little jobs and it makes keeping them at bay a doddle!
Now the only thing I found a slight fault with is the guard. I had to remove my guard because the job would have been impossible with it catching on everything. But I feel like there should be a smaller (2-3″) guard option in the box just to protect your fingers while still giving you that freedom of being able to stroke the blade in both directions. It’s not a big deal, but when using my free hand to support the saw (with the guard off), I felt like my fingers were resting a little bit too close to where the blade sits. So I put some duct tape over that little gap so that I knew where not to touch! I highly recommend you do this IF like me, you also choose to remove the guard. But for most jobs it is completely unnecessary as the guard bends backwards by quite a lot (see photos).
The battery still had 3/3 bars after that 20+ minute job. So I can’t imagine I will even need to charge them for a long time yet! I was surprised that these light batteries last so long. But I’ve found this is also the case with other Bamse products. And I absolutely love the “charge check” function they’ve put into each battery! (see photos)
Great product and well worth the money spent! It’s one of those tools where all your friends will want to borrow it because it’s not something we all make full use of, but boy is it handy to have when you need it!
Smashed all my expectations!
Replacing the chain is very straightforward, just requiring the knob securing the safety guard to be removed, and then the screw slackened to loosen the chain. The important thing is to ensure that the replacement chain is installed so that the cutting edge is facing forward. The chain is then held in place by replacing the guard and tightening with the knob before screwing the chain tensioner screw to give the correct tension so that the chain teeth are about 1-3 cm from the chain bar as indicated in the manual. The manual itself takes you through this very simply and of course the photos on Amazon are helpful too, as are the QR scan codes in the booklet which give more explanatory information.
The chain is driven by a brushless motor thus eliminating arcing from conventional motors and to activate it, it is necessary to press the trigger while holding the button on the right hand side — a great safety feature. The unit is guaranteed for 2 years once the product has been registered.
So overall this is a really useful tool being lightweight, yet robust and powerful enough to cut tree branches, wood and logs, and I would highly recommend it.