Black and Decker RS890K Autoselect Scorpion Saw
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Black and Decker RS890K Autoselect Scorpion Saw
Read 43 Customer Review(s) for Black and Decker RS890K Autoselect Scorpion Saw
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Thought I had previously reviewed this product ?? Very pleased with this saw. It has been great for cutting up old decking ready for burning. I thought it may have struggled with continuous use but I have used it for a couple of hours at a time and it has been great. Have not used it for anything other than wood, yet. Disappointed, though that we have not yet received our spare blades, ordered at the same time, despite having emailed about them.
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Excellent bit of kit
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Delivered in a timely manner and was far cheaper than other retailers.
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cannot rate value for money 100% because only time will tell. product exactly as described. Main blade good for tree trimming.....for young branches.....smaller blade for jig saw work did bend...but was being misused by a family member at the time who bent it back. Very pleased with product..be sure to choose the right tool for the job. In my case perfect and recommended. I am post retired female and once learnt how to hold saw correctly managed perfectly.
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Easy to use. Cut through beech hedge trunk easy. Prevously had cheaper model. Worth paying the extra £20.
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Great product very pleased with to service given
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Fantastic!
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Superb saw that does exactly what it says on the tin - highly recommended
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The scorpion 500 performed the tasks I wanted to do well. However one note of caution having had several Scorpion 400's the blades do not fit the 500
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Less vibration than other electric saws Ive used in the past.
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I have owned three of the less powerful models of this saw and they have been great although they haven't lasted usually the plastic body has broken down. This model appears to be much more robust so I hope that it will last a lot longer. I have used it and it is heavier than the less powerful model and more cumbersome, but definitely more rugged/ Horses for courses if you only have a bit of light work to do then the less powerful model will be fine, if you need a day to day saw then this one is probably going to last a lot longer
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Bought as a gift so i have't used it however build quality looks good and best price around
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Recommended product good value does everything it says well only downside a touch on the heavy side
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Great tool, very useful, can't wait to get sawing with it.
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Brilliant. So useful.
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Good bit of kit and good price too. Thanks.
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Great price and service
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excellent saw very easy to use would recommend
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Looks and feels comfortable cuts well but care when starting to cut as it can jump
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Needed an electric saw for work around the house - from bitter experience I knew the Black & Decker KS890ek Scorpion just did not have the welly having banjaxed sawing a log. The Black & Decker RS890K is much more fit for purpose and I rate it. Got it for an excellent price at Tooled-Up and shop service was excellent.
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A great tool! Easy to set up & use and a really good price at tooled up thanks !
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This is an excellent product just what I needed
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Bought Black and Decker electric saw great price fast delivery excellent product great seller would recommend thanks.
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Very easy to use powerful saw. Lightweight easy to hold when in use.
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Good service,quality product, and fast delivery.
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Very pleased with it
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Very pleased with this saw. Easy to use, not too heavy and cuts well through smaller branches. Don't think I would try it on anything with a large diameter - don't think the saw could cope. Excellent though for use around the garden and makes pruning trees and large shrubs very easy. Do wear appropriate safety items including ear defenders as I do find it loud when switched on. Delighted with excellent service from Tooled-up, great communication so I knew exactly when the item was arriving.
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Cutting up lo produce 5 inch thickness logs for my log burner, went very well. Just be careful on the final departure, no forcing it will do the job nicely. Have lots more to do. Oh,with the mass of logs I used a vice, so that I could use two hands, it made it even easier, happy!
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Present for husband for Christmas. Husband says it works very well, very pleased with product.
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Good price and delivery
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This saw is brilliant, it is capable of cutting through old soft wood at about 6 inch diameter and new wood at about 8 inch diameter if used carefully with the larger blade, have cut any other material yet but it looks very promising with blade change simple and efficient. Powerful enough for most applications and wood types. Looking forward to using it extensively as a labour saving device.
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Great product. Very well made and powerful enough for most diy jobs. Very easy to change blades to suit different materials.
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Good service,quality product, and fast delivery.
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Good service,quality product, and fast delivery.
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Bought this mainly to cut wood and prune trees. It is great for the job and good value for money. Quite heavy but they all might be as have never used one before. Definitely recommend it.
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Very good buy. I needed it for some nuisance branches, managed to cut 2 large ones quite easily, then cut them into sections and made a lovely rustic step with them for edging. Some more branches need cutting but it never stops raining! Would recommend.
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Fantastic bit of kit for removing old established hedge and cutting up the branches for recycling. Also lopped of top of fence posts and cut decking a treat.
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Very satisfied with the saw it did what I wanted it to do.
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I can''t review this product because I bought this as a Christmas present for my son, and I haven't 'given it to him yet. So I can't give more then 3 stars until he has used it, but the service and delivery was Excellent.
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Not a good purchase for my application
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I thought this would be better than the small Black& Decker Scorpion Saw but its not The saw can only be used upright otherwise the blade falls out.Not worth the extra money
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Just what I expected it to be Robust and good quality
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The tool is great for cutting branches and straight cutting timber section but as a jig saw it is almost useless because you cannot see the cut line.
Customer Questions & Answers
Q : Thank you very much for replying to my previous question regarding availability of replacement saw blades. I should have added that the saw I have is the 500W RS890K Autoselect Type 1. The blades I'm after are to saw through about 2 tons of tree branches all no more than 11cm thick. The wood blade that was included with the saw manages it but is very slow and struggles. I wondered whether a blade was available with larger teeth and a coarser cut. To date I've purchased replacement blades from two different on-line suppliers, both assured me they would fit the RS890K Autoselect Type 1 but neither do. Even the replacement blades purchased separately (to replace the small tooth, broad blade designed for sawing wood supplied when I bought the saw) don't fit. It's so frustrating !
A : Hi Steve, ah OK it sounds like you've got a lot of wood to cut up. The problem is there isn't a great deal of choice when it comes to blades for the Scorpion saw, which uses a unique/proprietary fitment. Have you considered using a standard reciprocating saw? For example the Black & Decker BES301. You would then have access to a much wider choice of blades for a whole range of different applications. For example the Bosch S1531L blades which we stock on product ID 21001555 are a popular choice for tree pruning applications. Perhaps an expensive initial outlay but might prove worthwhile in the long run?
Q : Hi. I've recently bought one of these and desperately need to obtain some spare blades for sawing branches from 4-9 inches thick. I thought a coarse cutting blade would work more efficiently. Can you tell me please if such a blade exist that will fit this model. Also, can you tell me please where I can purchase a replacement saw blade - the larger blade supplied by the manufacturer. I've tried purchasing these on line twice in the past couple of weeks and despite assurances the blades will fit my model, when they've arrived they don't ! Thanks
A : Hi Steve, as far as I'm aware all the currently available blades for this machine are listed in the "Accessories for this product" section of our product page. I don't know if this is the exact Scorpion saw you have though, as there was a previous model which had a slightly different blade fitting. So I'm guessing the blades you have ordered previously are actually intended for a different generation of scorpion saw. This one we have listed (the current model) is a 500W machine and I believe the older type was 400 watt.
Q : What diameter of tree branches can this saw cut through ?
A : With the larger blade installed you've got over 200mm of working length but it will depend on the condition of the branch you're sawing through really. Anything up to 100mm diameter shouldn't be a problem but the thicker and harder the wood is, the more the saw will get bogged down and overworked.
Q : What is the part number of the wood / plastic saw blade. I need this prt number to price up a blade so that I can order one. Please advise Thank you
A : Hi Desmond, I'm guessing you are referring to the X29962 blade on product ID 21006320? In any case, you can view all the available blades we stock for this machine in the "Accessories for this Product" section on the right of the product page - each one has the model number in the title for ease of identification
Q : Can it plug into a 120 outlet
A : Hi Mary, this tool is only suitable for use on the standard UK domestic supply
Q : Is there a tungsten blade to fit so it will cut thermalite blocks.
A : Unfortunately, there does not appear to be any blades suitable for your needs and you may be better looking at getting a Reciprocating Saw such as the Bosch PSA 700 E which would have a wider range of blades
Q : What thickness of hard wood log will it cut through comfortably. I have just bought a wood burn ing stove and need something handy.
A : I can confirm that when combined with the X29961 blade which is designed for hardwood the saw has a working length of 200mm and should handle branches up to 100mm without any issue.
Q : Do you need oil for this
A : unlike a chainsaw, this reciprocating saw does not require oil
Q : How heavy is this?
A : I can confirm that the RS890K is about 2.7kg in weight.
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This product carries a full 2 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.
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For any technical enquiries relating to this product it is best to call the manufacturer, Black and Decker, direct on 0330 808 0719.
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