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Looks like they're price matching something in the market, not a bad deal when the tool itself is $229!
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Ryobi ONE+ Brushless Pruning Saw 2.0Ah Kit $128 (Was $299) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ OnePass) @ Bunnings
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AssociatedLBargainBase1978 @ Techtronic Industries Company on 03/05/2023 - 10:52 bunnings.com.au (16269 clicks)
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I read somewhere you have to oil the chain by pouring directly on it. Probably why they're trying to get rid of them?
As long as you do it over a storm drain…
You don't have to tip a bucket of oil on it.
Bicycle chains are also oiled by applying oil directly to the chain. Same with motorcycle chains, forklift chains, roller doors, etc. I'd rather do something easy like this manually rather than deal with the broken automatic system.
Ehhhh it's a bit different for a chainsaw.
The links are in direct contact with heavy wear, dry wood, dirt, and sap.There's a pretty consistent need for fresh oil to cool the links, remove dirt and mitigate dust, and ensure the contact surface is clear.
Almost all the others only need lubricant on the internal rollers.
Chainsaws need it on all sides of the chain (contact surfaces)
I would say bad. Distribution of oil and wastage doesn't seem practical. Most chainsaws have a compartment for this and it drips as the chain turns.That being said, i have the pole pruner as well and that has the compartment and I've never managed to keep the chainsaw oil in it as it leaks one way or another. So maybe it's their way to not deal with it at all as it will leak everywhere anyway…..
Consider its a little saw and bar, not sure it's meant to be flogged like a Stihl with a 55"bar.
You could use an oil can ($18.00 ish)
I have the small Makita pruning saw and it's pretty good at retaining its oil. It barely leaks, as in it might lose about teaspoon full over a couple of months sitting. That said I still store it in a plastic tub.
@uetecu: Hi, this is the one in the link below. They are $265 bare tool now but I managed to score a price from Bunnings a year or so ago for $195.
It works really well, better than it's spec may indicate. Also light and well balanced which is great for my very damaged and aging body, lol.
https://www.makita.com.au/power-garden/category/chainsaws/du…
@revheadgl: Bought the Bosch a few years ago and it's really good.
https://www.bosch-diy.com/au/en/p/universalchain-18-06008b80…
Buy one of those cheap decor sprayers that are on here at half price quite often. And fill it with canola oil and that's it just a quick spray every few cuts.
I read somewhere you have to oil the chain by pouring directly on it
Have you ever owned a bike? This is how chains are oiled…
This is not a bike. Bikes also don't go through tree branches.
This is not a bike.
You are oiling the chain, not the device that the chain is attached to, so the exact same principle applies…
Bikes also don't go through tree branches.
You are oiling the chain, not the tree. Anything that involves metal rubbing on metal is the exact same principle, you are reducing friction, heat, and wear and tear on any metal parts that are in contact with other metal parts by lubricating it with oil.
Did you ever wonder why you car engine needs oil? I'll give you a hint, it has nothing to do with cutting down trees either…
@1st-Amendment: It's painfully obvious that you've not only never been trained on chainsaw use, but never been within smelling distance of one in your life.
You've been biking wrong
@ShouldIBuyIt: The point is you need to lubricate the chain often on this which is an inconvenient design. More than once per charge for sure. I'm letting everyone know if it had a oil container, it'd make it easier. I love how you're so defensive for absolutely no reason haha. That is the reason why this is getting discontinued because it was the main complaint.
@cheapass88: Are you sure the tool is getting discontinued and not just the promo pack? It was only released recently.
@mapax: My cousin who works for their parent company said they got lots of return because of the oiling reason. So they're either making it cheaper permanently or clearing it. But it hasn't been as successful as they wished because of the comparisons with makita and milwaukee alternatives.
@jlv: Doesn’t matter. Bunnings price match their nearest comparable product, which often ends up being Ozito or Ryobi, to get customers to go there instead of to their competitor.
It's not a big problem, you can use canola oil and even spray it on. The chain speed is probably quite low compared to a normal chainsaw so I wont use that much
Yeah this isn’t a heavy duty farm boss spinning at 25m/s. Spec says it’s 6m/s. I doubt it gets anywhere near hot enough to really need the oil.
I noticed they just launched a “oil free” pole pruner which is 4.5 m/s. It is pobably a similar situation with this tool but some old engineer forced them to add that instruction.Saying that…it can’t hurt to add a bit of WD40 before you start hacking away at your neighbours tree in the middle of the night.
Pretty good considering the battery and charger sell for $89
Nana's birthday coming up.
Thanks…
I suppose that's one way of ensuring you're not the only attendee at family gatherings who is missing the full compliment of limbs and appendages…
pies vs swans game coming up!
thanks I'll take two..
Plan to trim Nana's bush, jv?
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Winner, snagged one for click and collect, seems to be sold out for delivery
Bought now, regret later.
Great price but I couldn't live with manually oiling the chain and bar. I guess most people wouldn't bother doing it properly so the chain and bar life will be short.
Yeah that oiling set up just isnt right
grab a Chinese takeaway container, fill with oil, run chain through oil [just the tip], pour back in container when done..
Can I use Australian or indian takeaway container too ?
Sure, enjoy your meal, leave any leftover oil from your butter chicken in the container, dip bar in and run for 10 seconds. Keeps the bar lubricated and your tree will have a pleasing smell.
I Use an old tomato sauce bottle to pour it onto the chain
just the tip
That's what he said
remember, well oiled tip goes extra mile
but I couldn't live with manually oiling the chain and bar.
The comments in here about oiling a chain are a worry. This is how mechanical things work. Has this generation already forgotten how physical machines work?
I guarantee you people that can't put a bit of oil on the chain and bar are the same people who wouldn't check that a unit with an oil reservoir actually had oil in it or that it was making its way to the chain and bar anyway.
These are also the same people that never check the oil or water in the car and then wonder why it breaks down.
As someone below outlined, not hard to run a bit of oil out of a small bottle over it before you use it.
I just fill a small bottle from a big bottle of chainsaw oil and squeeze a bit on before I start and then every 20 cuts or so depending on how much mess is made from the tree.
At least I know its done and I don't have to open up the reservoir and check that regularly because you can't see through it when it has use (dust etc).I think you may have taken my comment in the wrong way. I am an old bugger that learnt mechanical skills from much older people than myself.
My comment was more directed to those that would buy one and use it, without reading the instructions and having no concept or understanding of how basic mechanics work. And then complain that it failed. Potentially ending up as disappointment land ultimately land fill.
Personally I have a self oiling chainsaw. I chose it because it is easy to maintain and it will last without constant maintenance on my part. Yes, it was a little more expensive, but totally worth it for my needs. Rather be using it than maintaining it.
Tools like these are meant to be a convenience. Not a chore, like my 67 Ford Falcon, lol.
I just realised I went on a rant………. Sorry!
Love the 67 XR Fords Falcon, beautiful car…
@sircable: Me too, had 4 of them over the years, Had this one for the last 20. Some pics in the link below if you are interested.
https://www.shannons.com.au/club/show-n-shine-2023/QHG533BDB…
Good price with included battery for anyone in the Ryobi 18v ecosystem, but as a tool - is it any better than this sub-$30 offering?
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/764632
Full disclosure - I did purchase one of the above items and was very happy with it for the price, but they are a long way from the capabilities or build quality of a small chainsaw, has the same bizarre oiling requirement as the linked unit and is not a device I'd trust around anyone without some basic tool nous or a limited attention span…
Charger and battery worth around $89, so $40 for the skin sounds about right. Bought one, thanks OP.
Well the one you linked would have random whatever-factor metals, bearings etc. Also Ryobi has a decent guarantee. Also, if it spins and has blades or a chain, I'd prefer a name brand myself
Fair point, but no less than I'd expect for a 400% price premium.
I bought the Ryobi one and have had a ~$30 one in the past (build quality was shit and the motor caught fire after a few months of use). I'll report back how long the ryobi one lasts haha.
No arguments that the generic Chinese knockoff is a budget item. But again, for the $20 and $28 I paid for the two of mine, including charger and three Makita-compatible batteries which work with my drills and other handtools, I won't be surprised the day it burst into flames whilst trimming 100mm branches…
for someone dabbling in Hanayama puzzles every once in a while, a full set of power tools including a CHAIN SAW is a must, it seems
Ha! Moved on from Hanayama's once Amazon got overrun with cheap knocks and sorting by pricing was no longer productive. Besides, my IQ capped out at about Level 3 so it was getting very disincentivizing to keep buying more level 5 and 6 puzzles…
Knives and chainsaws are now about as sharp as i get…
Ryobi have recently released an oil-free pole saw (R18PPS120).
Would say it's on run-out with a new oil-free model to be released sometime soon.Don't know what I need this for, but Halloween is coming up!
Buy the small Ozito recipro saw. One handed, light, not dangerous and will cut anything up to about 15 cm diameter if you need it to. My most used garden tool by a long way. You can also use it for wood, metal, plastic, boards etc. Big warranty also.
Got a link?
Damn wish Makita had something like this. I'm tempted to buy a battery adapter to get this one
@idonotknowwhy: It has to be small and I think only Ozito and maybe Ryobi do one small enough to be operated one handed. More power is not better for using this one in the garden.
@gdozbargain: Dewalt, Bosch, Hikoki and Makita all make a compact recip saw that can be used single handed.
@idonotknowwhy: Makita has 5 different version of this. https://www.makita.com.au/building-construction/platform/18v…
Have returned one where the mechanism that holds the blade broke after 4 years of very tough service. I am not commercial but, for the use of this tool, may as well be. I have a small battery chain saw also but that only gets used for when I need to cut lots of branches > 10 cm and not needing a full sized saw. The recipro is a one stop shop whereas that Ryobi is pretty specialised and needs oil and attention. Green tree blades for recipro are cheap and last ages.
I much prefer to use the chainsaw as there is significantly less vibration.
That's why I bought it too
yeah this is like a little machine gun
@gdozbargain do these usually go on sale or is 64 RRP, looks like a decent price regardless and i may just get one anyway
I am not too sure, they were a bit cheaper when I bought mine first time around but its a slightly newer model now. Cosmetic only by the looks. Worth the $64 for sure if you have a need for it. Factor in a couple of green tree blades also. You only need 2, in case you break one. They take a long while to blunt.
That's what I use and it's multipurpose… Not to mention far cheaper for replacement blades…
Bought one. Thanks OP, searching for this in the last few weeks after my unbranded one just RIP.
For a few years I've used an eBay purchased pruning chain saw, they come in 4 and 6 inch. About $50 with case & battery/charger, very similar to this.
It is still my go to weapon of destruction for unwanted foilage.
Like chainsaws, don't make contact with dirt which blunts the chain, however I've easily replaced my chain once and that is going good.
All these saw tools require maintenance, so easy, after use…..
1. clean off all foilage debris
2. spray chain/guide with WD40
3. charge battery
4. house in supplied carry case
Ready for next use and it is still in great condition.Oil, nah, so many uses for WD40 - love it.
bought a 6" a few weeks back, 2 batteries, $40ish.
Was great for the 4m bushes that need to be 2.5m again, one handed is great.
I was surprised how well it did considering the price.
Not for thick / strong wood, but really handy for the small stuff.
Safety first, wouldn't be hard to do some damage when not thinking.thanks for sharing these. So you just use wd40 to lub
and maintain the chain (and the bar)? Just picked up my Ryobi but couldn’t find the oil in small packs, the smallest pack was 1L.Also, may I ask how often the chain needs to be oiled? Say after every 10 or 50 or more cuts?
Oh one more thing. The shop where I was at only stocked chains of 8’ and longer. I was wondering if I use that in this Ryobi after shorten the chain somehow?
Thanks again.
Does anyone know if this chain is a standard size/easily replaceable?
I got one of these about 6 weeks ago, fantastic tool.
Cuts through tree branches easily and very easy to handle.
Yes pouring oil on to the chain every now and then isn't the best thing to have to do however its a pretty minor inconvenience to be honest.
Probably keeps the size down by not having an oil reservoir and drip feed mechanism etc.
Totally worth it at normal price ( i just got the tool only because I have heaps of batteries and chargers etc.) so this is a steal!I'd get a reciprocating saw instead. Not as good a deal but that manual chain oil system is a joke.
same, i haven't use these before, but i founded using a reciprocating saw for cutting thick branches as well. Save having to buy another tool for gardening.
Was thinking that too like some other commenters. A short chainsaw seems to cater for only niche cases that a recip saw wouldn't be able to handle. May as well put the money towards a proper full sized chainsaw.
Ah perfect timing I need one. thanks!
Buy first decide later. Though I do need a battery and charger as I don't have one for the other Ryobi tools I've sporadically purchased.
I use a reciprocating saw to prune trees. It's safer than a chainsaw and requires less maintenance. A reciprocating saw can cut from small to middle sized branches. The thinness of the blade means you can access branches that are behind other obstacles.
This Ryobi tool would be best for middle to large branches. I imagine it cuts much faster than a reciprocating saw.
Bear in mind that chainsaw chains need to be sharpened quite often. This is not hard to do, but it can be time consuming, and you need the right kind of file to do it.
Yes, this is where it is at. Use both, but very rarely use the chainsaw it is a PITA to clean and maintain.
21 left at Chatswood store if anyone is interested (it's also not on the normal shelves/aisles where the other garden tools are - it's in a stack against the wall opposite the tool shop)
Mothers day sorted.
What’s a cheap, easy to use chainsaw sharpener ?
Got two. Great price for the combo.
I currently use the pole saw and this will be a great option to lop down the waste into bin size.We use the Stihl GTA 26 and it definitely has some design flaws. Clogs, cuts off to protect battery and batteries only last 10-20mins. Let's hope Ryobi has improved some of the flaws. The Stihl will do 25mm branches.
The most common flaw is no chain tension. Would be great to see if Ryobi has included one otherwise you'll be throwing chains out every 4 cuts
Says has built in chain tensioner.
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100mm branches not bad