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Factory-Reconditioned Homelite ZR43100 9.0 Amp 14-in Electric Chain Saw by Homelite
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List Price: $69.99 Our Price: Calculated in a shopping cart Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Category: Lawn & Patio See more product details
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Product DetailsManufacturer: Homelite Brand: Homelite Publisher: Homelite Studio: Homelite Music Label: Homelite Product features: - Powerful 9.0 amp motor
- 14-in bar with 3/8-in low profile chain and Safe-T-Tip® to help prevent kick-back
- Automatic oiler keeps chain lubricated
- Tool-less chain tensioner
- Oil level window
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Factory-Reconditioned Homelite ZR43100 9.0 Amp 14-in Electric Chain SawCustomer Review: What a work horse! Summary: 4 Stars
I needed something quick and cheap to do strawbale work with. Also needed to be fairly light and easy to maneuver. The intent was to use this solely for notching strawbale for post & beam infill, maybe some light firewood cutting.
It arrived in a timely manner and was obviously reconditioned (there was still some oil and saw dust on it) but was as expected.
Then the railroad ties for our foundation work showed up and didn't exactly fit in a couple places (these are 6x8 OAK main line ties saturated in creosote and oil).
Prior experience taught us that cutting these things by hand is a slow, painful process and our other available reciprocating saws and blades weren't really up to the challenge.
Heck, I only paid $30 for this, let's try it out. (Bearing in mind, this was WAY beyond anything the manufacturer recommended using it for). And, holy cow! It really did a great job cutting these huge chunks of oak! Obviously, we were careful not to push it too fast or put a lot of weight on it, so it didn't cut these things in a big hurry, but the blade lasted easily through about 5 or 6 cuts and, if it hadn't been for that tiny piece of gravel (which it actually cleaved very cleanly), we'd probably have been able to keep going. Luckily, that was the last cut...
The blade will have to be replaced before we do any more wood cutting with it, but even in it's current blunted state, it's doing an excellent job doing our strawbale work.
The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is due to it's heavy use of bar oil. I can see where it was usefully oiled for that big oak but even cutting straw, it tends to use a lot of oil.
Not an issue with the saw, per se, but in our application, the housing needs frequent clearing since the straw/oil combination clogs it up pretty quickly.
Bottom line, buy this, you won't be disappointed!
Description of Factory-Reconditioned Homelite ZR43100 9.0 Amp 14-in Electric Chain SawThis is a factory reconditioned product. Reconditioned generally means that the product has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the product back to like new condition. Some products may contain cosmetic blemishes. Includes 9.0 Amp 14-in Chain Saw - ZR43100, Tool-less Chain Tensioner (No Wrench Required)
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