Bosch AKE 40-19S Electric Chainsaw 400mm

GRAHAM 05/02/2018 15:09:57

Chainsaw has proved to be very robust and functions precisely how I wished.

Tim 21/01/2017 00:31:18

Have owned a petrol chain saw for over 20 years but wanted something lightweight and instant start to evaluate,hence the ake 40-19s. Have just used it to fell and cut up, into wood burner sized 10 inch logs, a 50 foot tall weymouth pine with a trunk diameter of 27 inches. some may say that I was pushing the saw to its limits but it did the job without any difficulty whatsoever. Not once did it give the impression of being overloaded even when doing the primary main (felling) cuts. Initial assembly from packaging and following operation is simple and secure and the quality is, as one might expect from bosch, quite up to standard and I was especially impressed by the ease of chain tensioning. Despite the number of cuts that I had to make, because the blade/chain assembly is remarkably thin, the amount of sawdust produced was less than expected, yet the saw tackled the job without any fuss and the cutting rate into living wood was all that I hoped for. the only minor complaint I have is that it is very easy to activate the auto shut off device if, like self, one has big hands, you will find that the space between the handle and the guard is a little tight. In my opinion, the saw has paid for itself in its first operation as if I had commissioned a tree surgeon to deal with this fir tree,it would have been at least twice the price. Bravo bosch, well done.

Dorothy 12/09/2016 12:50:50

I am unable to review this item as I have not used it yet, but by the look of things I am very happy about the build of the chainsaw, it is a Bosch product after all, you don't expect anything less from German manufactured goods. I am really looking forward to having a go! warmest regards Dot Mansley

John 03/02/2015 12:23:04

It's early days yet but so far this saw is far preferable to the husqvarna petrol saw of the same size which i've used for several years. power is easily equivalent, it's much lighter, not in the least bit temperamental, and altogether much easier to use. one small awkwardness is that the chain doesn't freewheel for sharpening.

Paul 15/11/2014 04:42:37

The machine performs well for its intended use. Most of the item is plastic which whilst clearly suitable creates the impression of filmsy. Given this i.E. Plastic body a bit over priced, possibly paying for the name. to early to give a reliability rating.

Dave 30/07/2014 09:02:46

This machine makes very light work of cutting through trees & logs as you would expect. It is extreamily easy to put togrther as long as you follow the markings on the casing showing the direction of chain & the small diagram showing chain position. The chainsaw itself has some useful safety features that are vital on such a tool. The oil comes as part of the pack so no need to purchase separately. Just put it together & away you go. i have only given this tool a 4 star rating as there are better & more expensive tools on the market but if you are only looking to tidy up your garden & chop some logs for the fire then i highly recommend this product. I would also recommend that you purchase from this website as you will be hard pressed to find it cheaper. If you let the machine do the work & don't try & force it through the wood you should have no problems & it will serve you well. i would recommend that anyone thinking of purchasing such a tool for the first time also invest in some safety products as it can be very unforgiving if you get it wrong.