Black and Decker GK1640TK Chainsaw - 40cm Bar Review

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Black and Decker GK1640TK Chainsaw - 40cm Bar
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woodburningelf's Review of Black and Decker GK1640TK Chainsaw - 40cm Bar Chainsaw

12th Nov 2007

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Good Points

The bar and chain can be used on other electric saws.


Bad Points

The saw is not strong enough to cut wood i suspect it was designed to just prune trees or chop sticks for kindling to length.


General Comments

Well where do i start its all bad really. First niggle is that you can only use it for ten minutes then you must go have a break to let it cool off otherwise the motor burns out,
Next niggle is that it is not properly balanced it hangs to one side and is uncomfortable to use.
Another niggle is the button that engages the gears must not be used when the motor is turning or gears make crunching noise like it needs a clutch.
Next niggle is the oil filler cap fell off and got lost .
Next niggle is the chain wont stop tight, every cut you have to try tightening chain as it came slack after 5 seconds,
once the chain slack half way through the cut it makes noise like the gears are stripping the teeth.
Might be ok for chopping occasional end off a broom shank but is no good for logging firewood.

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