Ryobi ECW 1841 Electric Chainsaw

It does not cut cleanly like a gas powered chainsaw. It just shreds anything you try to cut.

this saw has a two year warranty the motor burnt out 1 month before the warranty ended and the supplier refused to replace the saw very disapointing!!!

Very poor buy, uses a LOT of oil and also seems to leak it all over the place. Dont waste money on this , buy something a bit more reliable like a stihl.

The chain repeatedly comes off - a potential safety hazard - even after some use when the chain should have adjusted

The Ryobi ECW 1841 Electric Chainsaw is a complete waste of money. Chain wont turn and it is brand new

I replaced a very old Black and Decker 1500 watt chainsaw which I had to write off due to non availability of a worn part. I had had it 15 years and it had done sterling service ( domestic) . I replaced it with the supposedly higher power rated Ryobi ECW 1841 Electric Chainsaw. Big mistake. It did not appear more powerful despite its higher powered motor . It was much heavier and did not seem well balanced and the safety guard was too sensitive - seemed to have a will of its own. To cap it all it has now stopped working and judging by the smell I think the motor has burnt out after what I would consider very little use. It was very occasionally used for lopping branches mainly off laurel bushes etc - the chain is still in good condition and has not needed to be resharpened.) I have just spoken to their Customer Service and as the unit is 6 months out of its two year warranty they will not cover its repair.

I found the Ryobi ECW 1841 Electric Chainsaw is reliable and easy to use. However, the safety guard operates too easily, stopping the chain drive. No major problems, despite other comments, oil use is fine.

The Ryobi ECW 1841 Electric Chainsaw is a very useful tool for very small jobs during law clean up and preparing wood for cooking with the smoker.

Lower power level than expected but for very ligh jobs it passed.

Ease of use, minimal maintenance required, also readily accessible without the preparation of a gas-powered chain saw.

The Ryobi ECW 1841 Electric Chainsaw appears to be good value but in practise it has turned out to be a waste of my money!

I have owned two Ryobi electric chainsaws, when I return my latest one, I will be buying another make.