Makita UC3551A Review

The Makita UC3551A/2 Electric Chainsaw is a well designed, powerful and lightweight tool. It has a 35cm bar length and a fast cutting speed (chain speed) of 14.5 metres per second. It is mains powered and features a 2000W motor which smoothly starts up. We particularly like the metal spike bumper which grips on to what you're cutting and therefore provides a means of cutting more accurately.

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One feature which is especially convenient is the chainsaw's automatic chain lubrication. It takes care of part of the maintenance for you and lets you work continuously without stopping for manual intervention. We like the fact that the chain can be tensioned without the use of tools, making switching chains very easy indeed. In terms of safety, the chainsaw has an electric chain brake and a kickback brake.

About Makita

Makita are a brand of hand tools, power tools and garden machinery. Their outdoor products include chainsaws, brush cutters, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, pumps, pressure washers, pruners, blowers, lawnmowers, grass shears, and more. Makita are a well known brand with a reputation for high quality and durable products.

Specification

The features are as follows:

• Performance - The Makita UC3551A/2 Electric Chainsaw is a heavy duty tool which is designed for difficult garden jobs. It has a 35cm bar length and a rapid chain speed of 14.5 metres per second. It also has a large trigger which makes it more comfortable to use.
• Power - The chainsaw is electric and powered by a 2000W motor. It's a soft-starting tool with significantly reduced start-up vibrations. The motor has an electric current limiter to protect against overload. The chainsaw has a 10 metre long power cable.
• Metal Spike Bumper - The metal spike bumper grips logs in order to give you more control when cutting.
• Automatic Chain Lubrication - The Makita UC3551A/2 Electric Chainsaw has an automatically lubricating chain which allows for continuous cutting. The oil tank has a 200ml capacity and a translucent viewing window which lets you see how much oil is inside. The pump keeps the oil flowing regardless of its temperature.
• Tool-Less Adjustment - Adjusting the blade (tensioning and un-tensioning) can be done without the use of tools.
• Safety - For safety, the chainsaw has an electric chain brake and a kickback brake.

Summary

All things considered, the Makita UC3551A/2 Electric Chainsaw is a high performance tool with a highly functional design and numerous useful features. We particularly like its metal spike bumper which provides excellent grip, as well as its tool-less chain adjustment. We also like its long 35cm bar length, rapid 14.5 metre per second chain speed, and automatic chain lubrication. We rate the Makita UC3551A/2 Electric Chainsaw 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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