Ryobi OCS1830 18 V 30 cm Bar ONE+ Cordless Brushless Chain Saw

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Since the chainsaw is so light, it’s a little trickier to hold it steady while it’s cutting, so I ended up relying on the metal claws to hold the chainsaw straight much more than I did with the other chainsaws that I tested. The battery life may or may not hold its full charge for you to finish the task at hand, depending on how much wood cutting you need to get through. They’re not the cheapest among competitors, but they’re also not the most expensive – they usually sit somewhere in the middle, and almost always offer fantastic value for money. The Ryobi One+ OCS1830 is a cordless chainsaw that works with an 18V battery and is part of the huge range of One + battery tools from Ryobi. It has a 30cm (12 inch) Oregon® bar and chain, plus an automatic oiling system for even greater convenience.

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Featuring an automatic oiler system for user convenience and tool-less chain tensioning for easy adjustments. However, unlike the others, this chainsaw doesn’t have an on/off button – instead, it has a small grey sliding switch on the top of the rear handle, but I can’t see this making a difference to how the chainsaw performs. As part of the Ryobi 18V ONE+™ system of over 200 cordless tools for the home, garden, automotive, crafting and much more, the Ryobi 18V ONE+™ RCS1830-140B Cordless 30cm Brushless Chainsaw is perfect for cutting logs and branches, cutting firewood and so much more.

even with the battery in, this chainsaw is exceptionally light, which makes it so convenient to manoeuvre. Although a cordless chainsaw may not seem as brutal as petrol alternatives, safety is still key, even if you’re decked out in all of the right safety gear. While it’ll work with smaller ONE+ batteries, your runtime wouldn’t be long enough to make it worth your while. One of these stated that the noise level of this machine was 94 dB(A), making it one of the quietest chainsaws that I tested. The rear handle with overmould is designed to be comfortable to use in any orientation and over extended periods of usage.

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After this, fill the machine with oil (it comes with a small amount of chainsaw oil), and you’re good to go! Fuelled by her quest for self-sufficiency, she’s now putting that information to good use on her own rural farm. Ryobi products are always very distinctive with their green and grey colour palette, and, visually, this one fits perfectly into their ONE+ garden tool range. It’s also worth noting that this chainsaw has been designed with an automatic oil lubrication feature.

Take into account this machine’s fast cutting speed and powerful motor and you’re getting a great deal . Featuring an automatic oiler system for user convenence and tool-less chain tensioning for easy adjustments. It’s easy to get a firm grip on the handles, and the minimal vibration makes things more comfortable. If I had focused on smaller and lighter branches, then I would have probably been able to use the machine for closer to 30 minutes. Loading… RatingLet us know what you think about the Ryobi OCS1830 Chainsaw by leaving a product rating.

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It sliced these up quickly and neatly, so I soon moved on to larger trunks to test out this chainsaw’s limits. Just like the others, this one also has a claw stop, as well as ergonomic handles to improve the user experience. These were trunks that I previously used a petrol chainsaw for – although the Ryobi was a little slower, the end result was just as good. Designed to be compact and lightweight, its 30cm Oregon bar and chain provide greater flexibility while cutting different sizes of log or branches.I have to admit that I was a little disappointed with the runtime – there’s only so much that you can do in 20 minutes!

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Incorporating advanced Brushless technology means more power, longer runtime and a longer life through its frictionless motor. I was impressed with its charging time – it only took about an hour, which is on par with the Makita batteries that I also tested. However, since I was cutting large and dense trunks, this took the runtime down to about 20 minutes. Its oil cap is also situated at the top of the machine, rather than on the side like many others, which makes it much easier to fill the chainsaw without spilling any oil.

It definitely feels a lot more powerful and capable than most of the other cordless chainsaws I reviewed – unlike the others, this one could handle all of the jobs that I would usually use a petrol chainsaw for, with this one obviously being much lighter and easier to handle.