Saker Mini Electric Chainsaw - PUT TO THE TEST - Unboxing & Review

In this video I will do an unboxing of the Saker Mini Electric 20 Volt Chainsaw and put it to the test. I will do a review of the saw and go over pros and cons after using it to limb a tree. This saw is similar to the Stihl GTA 26 and Milwaukee Hatchet.

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[jamesvanbuskirk]

I own one of these, got it this summer. Absolutely recommend. We have weeds growing in the back fence that will grow 7 to 8 feet within a few months. This makes it soooo much easier to hack them back down. It's also great for pruning the branches on our pine tree.

[Blackdog]

This saw has far exceeded my expectations. Just recently my 16 inch Black & Decker went down while cutting up a tree and since I didn't want to stop, I pulled out the Saker 6-inch and kept on rolling through a trunk this little saw had no business cutting. It's a great tool to have when needed.

[watson]

Just bought this. I am a woman and cringe around things that can saw or cut lol! I was afraid to even push the trigger until I saw your video which was easy to follow, and gave me the confidence I needed to cut down this small tree growing in an odd place in the corner of my fence! Thank you!

[sheridell]

I just bought one of these. Not only did I read all the instructions, I watched this video, which was a great help. It worked great at chopping down dead hedges in my front yard.

[txxxchao]

Thanks for the video. A friend of mine recommended it and I just opened the box. It seemed a bit confusing reading the instructions so definitely watching the video was very helpful on how to use it and more! Thanks again!

[jlulue]

My daughter lives on 2.5 acres in Ponte Vedra Beach FL. She said this little saw is one of the best tools she has. She loves it.

[homes]

Very impressed by how it handled the larger parts of the trunk.

[douglasfuqua]

That's actually pretty darn impressive...for quick & "light"-duty jobs. I've seen those advertised before, but yours is the first "real-world", "real-time" demo. I checked the link you listed...looks like current production/packaging includes TWO batteries, now.
All-in-all, not a bad piece of gear to have handy. I own some acreage here in northern Florida...brushy when I bought it, back in 2016. I took out 357 scrub trees here, to make room for "lifestyle", and breathing room. Every single scrub trees was pulled by HAND (mine), with a cinch loop around the base of scrub trees, and the other end of the rope thrown over a "V-notch" in the top of an 8ft 2X4 and wrapped around top end of of that board. Putting my hand on top by the V-notch/rope & right foot propped against bottom of the 2X4. A strong tug/pull, and the tree came outta the ground, some flying past me at fastball-pitch speed (I learned to duck, or not pull so hard).
It's with the LARGER trees that I could DEFINITELY have used that little chainsaw !!! (Lotta digging & Chopping), pull & tussle.
It took a couple months of work...no electricity or water, etc., back then...just brute determination...plus all the fireants, sticker weed, snakes, etc...'had a family of bears living on the back part of property & all kinds of wildlife...
It's all done now, but I think I'm STILL going to buy one those saws, and throw it in the back of the truck. Handy.
BTW, I was 65, when I bought the property, I'll be 72 in a couple months, alone & happy here. AND I had NO help... It was all SOLO.
Enjoyed your vid Well done, and useful !!!

[gingersnapmurray]

Such a helpful review, with the different tests, thoughts, and comparisons! Thanks so much.

[chuckg]

Informative and helpful. I received this mini chainsaw as a gift. The instructions are very minimal. Your video told me what I need to know.

[yossimeyer]

This was an excellent review! I just bought this mini saw! You have a new fan!

[jlovebirch]

Am very close to buying one based on this video. The one-hand aspect for pruning trees from a ladder is the big selling point for me.

[debbiewilliams]

Thanks very much. The instructions do not tell how long to charge the battery or that the light turns green when fully charged. I also could not see clearly how to tighten the tension on the instructions. Your video was very helpful.

[Christopher]

Hi, I have a 6 inch Saker mini, and it's great. Thanks for showing me where the screw is for tightening the tension of the chain. That isn't well explained in the manual. After about 100 uses the chain needed tightening.

[ftS]

been looking at these little battery operated chainsaws and this review has definitively made up my mind for me. thanks for a great review... im getting one.

[SoSassypeppers]

Thank you for this review. It was really helpful.

[angrytater]

I just got a "Hopto" 6-inch chainsaw that very similar. I like the power, and you get the two batteries. It's maiden voyage went well. I cut several 2-inch limbs. I did work up to a 5-inch limb, and with some finesse (it got stuck once) it performs just fine. The chain did get a little loose after I cut the big limb, but tightening is very easy. You just have to watch that to make sure the chain doesn't pop off. This is a very good tool for cutting things that are too much for my hedge trimmer and not big enough to bring out my big chainsaw. These 6-inch chainsaws for around $60 are a good deal.

[cherylangleton]

I've been debating on whether or not to get one and it looks like it works good so I may have to give it a go! Thanks!

[colleenevans]

Thank you for doing this review. I just purchased the 6 inch mini saker. Hoping it works just as well.

[sawneybean]

I received a 4" saker as a present. It's a tool you need to experience to appreciate how good and labour saving it is. At first my thoughts were, here we go another piece of crap, how wrong I was. This is one item worth It's weight in gold in my opinion. Happy days !