Einhell GE-LC 18 Li Review

The Einhell GE-LC 18 Li Chainsaw is a high performance cordless tool which is ideal for cutting small to medium sized trees. It cuts with a 23cm long bar and a speed of 4.3 metres per second. The chainsaw is powered by an 18V Power X-Change battery. You can choose to buy the tool on its own or with a battery. Cordless chainsaws are advantageous in the sense that they can be taken anywhere, and there are also no power cables pulling against it when you're working.

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In terms of features, the Einhell GE-LC 18 Li Cordless Chainsaw has plenty designed for both practicality and convenience. Its chain automatically lubricates to minimise wear and tear, and also lets you cut without stopping. It also has a metal claw which grips for better control. We like how the chain can be tightened without the use of tools.

About Einhell

Einhell are a brand of garden tools and machinery. Their range is large and includes lawnmowers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, water pumps, chainsaws, tillers, leaf vacuums, telescopic cutters, leaf blowers, scarifiers, and more. They have a reputation for well engineered and innovative products.

Specification

We now look at the features in detail:

• Performance - The Einhell GE-LC 18 Li Cordless Chainsaw is a high performance tool which is designed for pruning/felling small to medium sized trees. It's ideal for making firewood and cutting construction timber. It has a high quality 23cm guide bar and a sharp cutting chain which cuts at a rate of 4.3 metres per second.
• Cordless - The chainsaw is cordless, giving you a high level of flexibility and freedom over where it's taken and used. It's powered by an 18V Power X-Change battery which supplies ample power to the blades. Note that you can buy this chainsaw either with or without a battery. In fact, there's a selection of batteries to choose from, as outlined on amazon.co.uk.
• Automatic Chain Lubrication - The chain is automatically lubricated so that you can use the tool uninterrupted. Its oil tank has a 200ml capacity and a large opening for easy filling.
• Grip - The Einhell GE-LC 18 Li Cordless Chainsaw has a metal stop claw which grips logs in order to allow for more precise cutting. The handle is ergonomic to facilitate comfortable gripping.
• Tool-Free Adjustment - Tightening the chain is easy and can be done without the use of tools.
• Safety - The chainsaw's design protects against kickback with an emergency brake. A catch bolt catches the chain if it jumps off of the rail.

Video

There's a video of the Einhell GE-LC 18 Li Cordless Chainsaw on amazon.co.uk.

Summary

All things considered, the Einhell GE-LC 18 Li Cordless Chainsaw is a well designed and powerful battery-powered tool which is perfect for cutting small to medium sized trees. Its 23cm guide bar together with its 4.3 metre per second cutting speed provides a solid performance. We particularly like its automatic chain lubrication, ergonomic grip and tool-free chain adjustment. We rate the Einhell GE-LC 18 Li Cordless Chainsaw 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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