Bamse Mini Chainsaw 6 Inch, Cordless Chainsaw Brushless
Bamse Mini Chainsaw 6 Inch, Cordless Chainsaw Brushless with 2 Batteries 2.0Ah, 2 Chains, 10m/s Electric Chainsaw for Tree Branches and Garden Cutting
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| Weight: | 2.8 kg |
| Dimensions: | 40 x 20 x 15 cm; 2.8 Kilograms |
| Model: | MR6503 |
| Part: | MR6503 |
| Colour: | Black& Red |
| Batteries Required: | Yes |
| Batteries Included: | Lithium Ion |
| Manufacture: | Bamse |
| Dimensions: | 40 x 20 x 15 cm; 2.8 Kilograms |
I have a proper chainsaw, but sometimes it’s just too big for the job. This saw is ideal for small stuff (up to say 3″ diameter) and awkward places such as up ladders, as it’s light enough to use overhead, with due care. Use single-handed and with either hand (left handed a bit more awkward as it’s set up for right-handed people). Chain stops as soon as you release the button, so it feels very safe and unintimidating. Best for trimming branches on the tree etc – constant use such as cutting longer logs to length makes it overheat and isn’t kind. Use a petrol saw for that. My only glitch was with battery charging times. I was putting the batteries on charge for 1-2 hours between sessions and the saw kept cutting out. The batteries really need to be charged overnight. As it’s a domestic tool rather than trade rated, this isn’t really an issue. I contacted the seller about this and was pleased with the courteous and helpful response. You get a free spare chain, but if you want to sharpen your chains – and you should, regularly – then you’ll need a very small file, smaller than a normal chainsaw file. Useful piece of kit, and would recommend. Helpful seller.
This is an exceptionally handy, 8 inch handheld chainsaw that made light work of the various jobs I set it. I have a small log burner and have been cutting some delivered logs to a more suitable bite size! The tensioning is a little fiddly, but once set the saw was keen and powerful. I thought the chain speed was a little slow, but performed respectably enough. What’s really great about it is how comfortable it is to use. I had no problem cutting through smaller pieces of wood — although i had to exercise a little more patience and caution with the larger pieces, and the lesser power began to tell on the trickier, knottier logs. The battery – of which there’s 2 – is long-lasting and I did manage to exhaust it during a long period of repeated cutting. However, as there’s 2 batteries I was straight back on the job! This saw can make short work of any lighter jobs around the garden: it’s lightweight, easy to transport and all stores away neatly in the case. I’m very happy with my saw!
Worked straight out of the box and came with an extra chain with 2 batteries and a charger
Have used this machine just once since received it and it worked wonderfully so just waiting for the weather to improve so I can use it more. I will update you on longevity when I am able
I am pleased with the product, the blade is very sharp, and cuts efficiently, there is a guard over the blade, which stops sawdust spraying in your face. Surprisingly easy to use for a novice!!
I 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.
I’m an absolute first timer with almost DYI but I needed to take down a couple of tree branches in the garden. It’s a nippy little thing – packs a punch and tackled them easily. When the chain started screaming, there’s a spare in there and some oil but neither fixed the issue. Christina at customer service was very quick to send out a replacement body and all is perfect. Really pleased with this – simple to set up and get going and definitely effective.
We have approx 2 acres of woodland and need to keep it maintained in order to have light in our home . We have a bank at the back of our house with lots of coppiced hazel and we used this one afternoon to cut All the branches , stems and small trunks. I am too scared to use the petrol chainsaw we own but was happy to use this and it made easy work of it. My husband was surprised at how quick it was and much easier than our traditional methods of doing it . The battery lasted a good amount of time and we then went through the second battery but cut a lot of thin branches . It was light so great for me . The power lasted better than I thought so I am very pleased with it and it was a good buy especially with the additional 2 year warranty. I also liked the fact it was 8″ as most other models I looked at were only 4″ or 6″ which I don’t think would have faired so well with the work we did. The chain did come off a few times but was easily put back on and oiled . I will be using this frequently in the garden and hope it holds up. We will also take it camping as the box is small enough to carry with us in the campervan
and will help to chop up logs for a camp fire ! Highly recommended.
A great tool and time saver. Chainsaws can be extremely dangerous and need caution when operating.
Being such a short tool the chains are in very close proximity to the body. I geared up with full face mask, a neck guard and put on thick leather welding gloves. I found I was still able to operate the controls. I am left handed, and found it is designed for right hand use, and would find it difficult and clumsy for left hand use; however It did not pose a problem. You don’t need to use pressure to make the cut, let the blades do the job. I found it went through the thicker branches of a three hundred year old hawthorne with ease. It cut through a thick ash trunk very easily (see pic’) I just cut the heel through with a hand saw.
I cut through up to six branches at a time, & whilst clearing away I put the battery on top up charge and checked the blade tension and added a few more drops of oil. The oil supplied was very thin, I used a thicker oil. The tool stayed quite clean through use, just a little brush now and again.
I have done a great deal of work with it, with much more to do. I did find the chain needed adjustment from time to time, this is only to be expected; bear in mind the expansion of the chain due to heat/friction. Don’t get any oil near the locking thumb screw as you may get the chain loosen.
In conclusion a great tool, time & money saver, with a two year warranty makes it great value I can highly recommend it.
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.
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!