WORX - WG384 40V 14" Cordless Chainsaw with Auto-Tension (2 x 2.0 Ah Batteries & 1 x Charger) - Black

The Worx14 inch battery operated chainsaw is a pretty impressive battery operated saw. The chainsaw comes with a quality charger and 2 -20amp batteries. After charging the batteries you attach both 20mp batteries thus making this a powerful 40 amp battery operated chainsaw. The batteries are very light so they do not weigh down the chainsaw. The batteries also feature a battery indicator. I find that features invaluable and a great added feature from Worx. Out of the box the chain is already attached. Merely adjust the chain tensioning wheel and you are ready chain wise. The saw has a chain break which to be honest is standard on chainsaws. Pull it to you and that will allow you to activate the saw. For those new to chainsaws the chain brake stops the chain from moving when you push the brake forward. Remember, to activate your saw you must pull the chain brake toward you thus unlocking it. Do not forget to add the necessary bar oil that will keep your chain properly greased and keep it working properly. Be careful, the reservoir fills fast and be careful to thread the cover properly so it doesn't leak. The saw eats through logs quite impressively. As I said earlier it is lightweight so you can get your work done without tiring from the weight. The brushless motor is a great feature because it should extends the life of the motor dramatically when compared to a standard motor. This saw ate through 8 and 9 inch diameter logs with ease. Tge chain has never bound up and the cuts have been easy to achieve.The chainsaw has a 5 year warranty and comes with a chain protective sleeve. At a 14 inch bar length the chainsaw can do most of your projects with ease. I highly recommend this saw. I am very happy with this Worx chainsaw.

The Worx 14- inch cordless chainsaw uses dual 20-volt batteries to make your cutting jobs easier. Unboxing the chainsaw takes just a few minutes. The package contains the chainsaw, a plastic chain guard for when the chainsaw is not in use, a dual battery charger, and two lithium ion batteries. The detailed instruction book shows how to set up the saw. Place the batteries in the charger, and they charge in 90 minuted or less. We tested the saw on a hardy landscape shrub, and the saw made clean cuts. The chain slipped off after a few cuts; the instruction manual says that it is normal for the chain to loosen when the tool is new. The chainsaw batteries kept their charge as we had only a small cutting job to do. If you want a chainsaw for light- to medium-duty jobs, then this might be the chainsaw for you. The cordless electric motor makes the Worx chainsaw very portable. As with any chainsaw, you need proper training on its safe operation and maintenance. Read the manual carefully and understand it before using your new cordless chainsaw. Pros: Lightweight and comfortable to use Very quiet, compared to gas chainsaws Little kick Safety features like trigger and handle starting mechanisms and chain brake Easy to start Dual battery charger with charging indicators for each battery Each battery has a button to test the charge 40 volts with dual batteries means longer running time 14-inch bar lets you cut large trees and logs Cons: Learning curve, as with any new tool. Chainsaw oil not supplied. Any generic bar and chain oil will work. If you have an extended cutting job, you need to be able to recharge the batteries and/ or have two spare batteries charged and ready to use.

I had previously read a writeup on the Worx WG384 that described it as having “gas-like performance.” This is not just another advertising lie - it was much more powerful than we had expected. It easily and confidently cut through a log of madrone and another of oak with two knots! (see pictures) What was NOT “gas-like” was how simple to get the unit going, and how quiet it was when in actual use. The instructions were pretty simple and straightforward, with useful diagrams. We have a neighbor who has a great deal of experience with chainsaws, so we asked him to take the saw for a test drive of his own. He was more surprised than we were with this unit’s performance, and with how lightweight and compact it is. Now he wants one, too! After all our test cuts and notches, as well as those of our neighbor, the batteries were still showing a full charge. The few negatives were really pretty minor. We had originally thought that the batteries were missing from the box. They were in an unmarked box under a part of the saw. At a glance, the battery box looked more like folded cardboard packing. We were also a little disappointed that Worx did not include a container of oil, so we had to go back out to the store and pick some up.

I do not own, nor have I previously used a chainsaw. The exposure I have had with gasoline powered chainsaws (witnessing neighbors and hired arborists) is that there is a whole lot of the run time happening in the idle mode, which wastes a lot of fossil fuel with every usage. Instead, an electric motor starts up instantly (every string timmer, roto-tiller, or chainsaw I have witnessed requires 6-8 sturdy pulls of the starter cord to get things going). The brushless motor is a nice design for long-lasting power and performance. The Worx has a quick-stop chain brake, to help prevent accidental cutting and greater safety. You can tighten the chain with a turn knob, not requiring any tools. Automatic chain lubrication for continuous easy use. Just fill the reservoir for continuous lubrication while using the saw. 40 volts of power delivered by two 20V Power Share batteries. More on the Power-Share advantage below. The batteries have a simple push button indicator so you how full the battery is. Worx has made a concerted effort in their design of their tools to have the batteries be interchangeable, which they brand as Power-Share. Worx makes different amp-hour capacity models, so that a light weight one hand tool, like a screwdriver, can use a lighter 1.5 Ah battery than a two hand, chainsaw. And a self powered lawnmower uses up to 4 of the 20V batteries, each of which can be a 4 Ah capacity. The whole stable of batteries can use the same chargers. (2) 20 volt batteries are included, as well as a dual port fast charger. See below for my “upgrade” suggestion for charging your back stock of batteries. And you will need extra batteries, charged and at the ready. Safety gear (gloves, glasses, protective clothing, hearing protection, etc.) are highly recommended, but not included I noted a couple of typos in the owner’s manual, mostly in referring to a figure of explanation, the wrong # for the figure was given in the text. For example, when they referred to Figure 2, they meant Figure 1. Not a huge issue, but a bit of proof-reading before publication could have avoided the error. This the the perfect step-up addition to my Worx brand JawSaw, which I have owned for a decade. The JawSaw is a unique design that almost makes it impossible to injure yourself, in that the small chain saw in shrouded in a protective shield on all the cutting surfaces. However, it has a maximum opening of around 4”, so is limited to small pruning and trimming. It was, however, the only chainsaw that my spouse would allow on the premises. As a surgeon, living in a non-urban setting, I have seen my share of ER visits from power tool mishaps, and the caution is well deserved. I liked that the tool was completely assembled and nearly ready to use. Fill the oil reservoir (I had a quart on hand, luckily) and charging the batteries were the only steps needed. The plastic safety lever to unlock the start trigger is easily maneuvered. Its light weight and easy start was a joy to use. Having no trees to fell, instead I dealt with branches of yard trees in the 5-6 inch range, beyond the opening of the JawSaw. 6 such largish branches were removed with 50% of battery life remaining on completion. The chainsaw quickly and smoothly dispatched them, and I cleared where trees had grown limbs encroaching too near the house. The batteries of the Worx power tool system have been designed to be interchangeable. If more than 20v is needed, you pair up 2 twenty volt batteries to get 40V, like this tool. They carry this concept to larger tools. Their self propelled lawn mower that uses an 80v power system, uses 4 of the 20v batteries. This interchangeability means you don’t have to have an arsenal of different sized and powered batteries to mix and match for your different tools. If you need longer run times, you can buy the 20v batteries in a range of amp-hours of power for higher power needs. It comes with a 5 year warranty, which seems quite robust for tools put to the test on a regular basis. My personal experience with their customer service with previous Worx tools and equipment has been exceptional, with a live person on the other end at a domestic based call center. Replacement parts easily available from Worx, as well as accessories such as extension poles, replacement chains and alternate chains for specialty like pruning, batteries and chargers. I especially like the “cigarette lighter plug” charger than skips an inverter on my solar “generator” that stores electricity from solar panels on my shed. So it optimizes the charging rather than the wastage of turning the DC power in the solar panel fed battery into AC to plug in the wall charger which then turns it back into DC to charge the battery. More bang for your solar lumens stored, and saves on your electric bill! I have been able to do ALL my outdoor yard work (hedge trimming, lawn mowing, garden cultivating, weed string trimming, pruning and small branch removal, leaf blowing, pressure washing, etc.) all WITHOUT any use of petroleum fuels for over 10 years. The beauty of staying with one maker of your tools is that consolidating on one manufacturer lets you buy only one format of battery. This saves money of duplicating your stable of batteries, lessens searching for a different battery when swapping out a fresh for a depleted battery, keeps the storage of batteries more organized, etc. And choosing a company like Worx avails you to the wide range of products they produce. Using a battery powered option saves money, time, resources, the environment, noise pollution, my hearing, etc. For those interested in the wisdom of battery operated lawn and outdoor tools I would recommend this article from the NY Times: The First Thing We Do, Let’s Kill All the Leaf Blowers Just Google the title, and this article from 2021 is a pretty thorough exposé of the chaos that “lawn care” is leveling on the earth. Well worth the read, and a premise that I have held for well over a decade. It was very validating to me to read this article. One quote: “A 2011 study by Edmunds found that a two-stroke gasoline-powered leaf blower spewed out more pollution than a 6,200-pound Ford F-150 SVT Raptor pickup truck.”

This is my first time owning a chainsaw or using one for that matter. The WROX WG384 is a must-own tool, especially if your house comes with trees and plants that need care, and if you regularly need firewood, better yet, you’ll find a great companion in this little beast. Perhaps I am exaggerating a little but as a novice lumberjack I am delighted with the WROX WG384. I’ve been able to finally cut various limbs and thick branches that I had been postponing due to my limited tool set. This tool is perhaps one of the most useful ones I’ve got to date, it has saved me a lot of time. I still have more branches, limbs, and logs to cut, and now I don’t see that task as a never-ending one, I know I could be done in a short period of time with this device. The WORX WG384 comes already assembled; however, you’d need to apply grease to the bar, and add oil to the chainsaw, as well as to rotate the chain tensioning knob until tight. With the former done, and after charging the batteries, it is ready to use. And remember, safety first, dress appropriately before using this small but powerful chainsaw. - Pros: light, powerful, cordless, easy to operate, auto tension, easy to disassembly, fast battery charge. - Cons: n/a >> Setup The WORX WG384 Cordless chainsaw comes already assembled, yet you still need to make some adjustments: - Add oil. - Apply grease to the bar. - Tight the chain tensioning knob. The oil and grease don’t come in the package (understandable.) For the oil, I bought a quart of Premium Bar & Chain Oil at my local hardware store. For the grease, I bought a Grease Gun already filled with grease, so no need to look for any special kind of grease. I didn’t realize, or I didn’t know, oil was such an important component for the chainsaw performance and durability. According to the manual, you need to make sure there is always oil in the receptacle, as the chain needs constant lubrication. So, I filled up the oil tank making sure not to introduce any foreign particles in the tank, and applied grease to the bar by pressing gently the Grease Gun to the small orifice in the bar (see the pictures.) One of the attributes of the WORX WG384 is that it comes with auto tensioning, but first, you need to make sure (upon successfully assembly of the chain and bar if not already assembled) that the knob is hand tight to avoid the chain coming off the bar when operating. For further guidance, refer to the manual that comes in the package or go online to the WROX website. I had to go online to find out about the type of oil to use as it wasn’t mentioned in the manual (I am that new to using chainsaws!), well no big deal, it ended up being any Bar & Chain oil available in any hardware store. >> First use After setting up the WROX WG384 with the oil, grease, the chain-tensioning knob tight, and the batteries charged, your next task is to keep yourself safe. I was a little reckless on my the first try using the chainsaw, as I didn’t use gloves. The device is not too big, but it is very powerful, so you’d better take extra precautions and dress appropriately and choose the right place to do the job or the right position if, for example, working on a live tree. Well, following the suggestions in the manual, I did a few practice rounds on different limbs and thick branches, and I plan on continue the practicing phase before upgrading to trees. This first time, in a couple of minutes, I was able to cut enough firewood for a wonderful evening with friends around the firepit. >> Hard/soft wood The manual explicitly states to have a try-out period with the chainsaw, and I’ve been doing that cutting different types of wood. I had several big branches and limbs of a recently cut very dense (hard?) wood tree (not sure what the name of the tree), that it was almost impossible to cut with my other tools, a reciprocating cordless saw and hand saws. It would just take too much effort to cut a few wood pieces for the fire. With this WROX chainsaw I was able to cut through them all without too much effort. I also had logs from small pine trees that fell some time ago, and effortlessly and with no complications, I was able to reduce them into easy-to-carry pieces for better storage and consumption (firepit.) So, I’d say, dense wood (or hard wood for that matter) is not a problem for this little beast. Now, you can imagine what happens with softer materials. Well, this chainsaw goes through them like a knife goes through butter. I had some old thick branches that I was able to cut into smaller pieces in a matter of minutes. So far though, the thickest log I’ve cut has been about 10–15-inch diameter. Again, I am still in the try-out (practice) period. I have a few thick logs that I need to take care of, they will be next soon! >> Maintenance As expected after use, the chainsaw gets dirty inside, more if the wood or climate is wet. Wood particles get inside the chain cover, and they will accumulate faster if the wood is wet or fresh. Based on my experience, I’d recommend cleaning the chainsaw after every use, and if it is going to be a prolonged use, then clean it up in the middle of the job (well you can clean up at the same time you are adding oil to the machine.) It is very easy to take the chain cover, disassemble bar and chain, clean, and assemble bar and chain back again. There are also some instructions in the manual/booklet as well as online, for tips on how to take care of your device. It’s been only a few uses in these few days, so I haven’t had the need to replace blades or anything major yet. Time will tell how durable this machine is, so far, I am very impressed and pleased to have it, it’s been a time saver.