It’s worth mentioning that this chainsaw will only run when you have two batteries inserted. If you try it with just one, or if you haven’t inserted one of the batteries in correctly, the machine won’t turn on. The new Makita DUC353 is a cordless chainsaw powered by two 18v Lithium-Ion LXT batteries, which means your current Makita batteries can power the high performance 36v brushless motor. Comes supplied body only with saw chain, guide bar, guide bar cover and oil supply. MAKITA DUC353Z FEATURES You don’t need to use any force at all when using this chainsaw. Just hold it steady and it does all of the hard work for you – it really couldn’t have performed any better than it did. The results it produced were easily comparable to that of a petrol chainsaw. In terms of battery life, I used two 5aH batteries with this chainsaw and it gave me a continuous run time of about half an hour when used at its maximum speed. This may not seem like much when compared to a petrol chainsaw, but it’s not bad for a cordless. The fact that both batteries can be charged at the same time (if you have a double charger), and take less than an hour to reach full charge is a bonus.

The chainsaw has a lightweight design and comfortable grip, making it easy to handle and use for extended periods of time. It also has a tool-less chain adjustment system that simplifies maintenance. The Makita DUC353 has a variable speed trigger switch, allowing the user to control the power output depending on the task at hand. The saw also has an automatic oiling system that provides lubrication to the chain, reducing wear and tear. Outer Rotor BL Brushless motor direct-drive system delivers 0-20 m/s (0-1,200 m/min) (0-3,940 FPM) chain speed for fast cutting, equivalent to 30 mL class engine chain sawI have used with two 4 Amp batteries and it runs for a good length of time and makes lots of cuts before it runs down - certainly as much cutting as you could manage with a petrol saw before needing a break. I have also run it on 2 x 6 Amp bought off here and I wore out before they did! The new Makita DUC353 is a cordless rear handle chainsaw powered by two 18v Lithium-Ion LXT batteries, which means your current Makita batteries can power the high performance 36v brushless motor. Comes supplied with saw chain, guide bar, guide bar cover and oil supply, plus 2x BL1850B 18v 5.0Ah batteries and a DC18RD twin port charger. The final step was filling the chainsaw with oil. There’s a large window in the oil port that clearly shows how much oil is in the machine, so, again, this was a simple task, especially since the chainsaw came with a small bottle of oil. The 200ml chain oil tank has adjustable flow through the pump with metal gears to the automatic chain lube system and has a capacity display window. The proven Makita tool-less chain tensioning and adjustment system is included, while the strong metal spike bumper allows easier cutting. The chain catcher can be removed for fast and efficient machine servicing.

This product carries a full 3 year manufacturers warranty covering both faulty materials and faulty workmanship, it does not cover general wear and tear or damage, batteries, blades, bulbs and other consumables. In the unlikely event of a fault the item returned is subject to fair wear & tear and must not have been used beyond the scope of it's design. Please note that cordless products will normally have a shorter warranty of just 1 Year for the battery and or charger supplied. Main power switch with auto power-off function for battery saving and avoiding unintentional start up When different capacity batteries are used together (for example, 4.0Ah BL1840 and 3.0Ah BL1830, or fully charged BL1830 and 70% charged BL1830), the machine stops when the battery with less capacity is empty.All in all a fantastic product from a fantastic manufacturer and from Terrier tools it was a fantastic price - highly recommended. Makita DUC353PT2 35cm / 14" Twin 18v LXT Brushless Chainsaw Inc 2x 5.0Ah Batteries & 1x Twin Port Charger DUC353 is a cordless chain saw powered by two 18V Li-ion batteries in series to supply energy to the powerful 36V DC motor drive system - 2x 18v batteries will power the 36v DC motor.

The DUC353 Chainsaw from Makita runs on 2 x 18V batteries simultaneously giving effectively 36V of power. Coupled with a brushless motor the DUC353 produces 1100W to the chain which has a 14 Inch cutting width. Sold as a body only machine without battery or charger in a cardboard box. Features: As mentioned, this chainsaw holds two batteries 18V batteries, which is why it has a 36V motor. Speaking of the motor, this is brushless , which didn’t mean much to me at first. However, a little research taught me that a brushless motor is meant to be significantly more efficient, meaning a longer runtime for the battery. Makita has also designed this chainsaw to automatically turn off if you happen to set it down. In my opinion, this is such an important feature – not only does it help you conserve battery power, but it will also prevent accidents. The 36v DC motor delivers more power and run time without leaving the 18v Lithium-ion platform. The DUC353 cordless 35cm chainsaw has cutting power comparable to the 30ml class engine chain saw!Cordless for reduced maintenance; no need to change engine oil or spark plug, clean air filter or drain fuel for storage

The Makita 36v direct-drive Brushless motor has a rated output of 1,100 watt, similar to a 32cc petrol machine, and comes fitted with identical 35cm length bar and a chain speed of 20 metres per second. The hard working Makita DUC353Z will become the chainsaw of choice for many professional arborists and forestry workers. Trials have shown that two fully charged 5.0Ah batteries will deliver over 60 cuts through 5 inch diameter timber, at least seven linear metres of cutting per charge.The Makita DUC353Z Twin 18v / 36v Brushless motor chainsaw sets new standards for cordless chainsaws and matches the logging performance of similar size petrol powered saws. At the same time this new saw offers the many values of cordless machines which have become recognised throughout the industry: zero emissions; super-quiet operation; total control and high levels of efficiency and safety as standard. The chainsaw is cordless and powered by two 18V LXT Lithium-Ion batteries, allowing for longer run time and faster charging. It comes equipped with a battery protection system that prevents overloading, overheating, and over-discharging of the batteries. The first thing I noticed when I sat down to assemble this chainsaw was that there weren’t any tools included in the box. Turns out, this is because you don’t actually need any to put this chainsaw together.