The Worx JawSaw: Next-Gen Chainsaw? is out of the box and testing.
The JawSaw is a relatively new offering from Worx that provides the cutting power of a chainsaw with significantly reduced operational hazard via an innovative jaw-like blade housing.The tool can be used to cut tree limbs, remove storm debris, and fertilize trees.We received a JawSaw and a separate extension pole from Worx.
The box was about the same height as me.I was pleasantly surprised that no assembly is required.Score 1 for Worx.To prepping the JawSaw, you need to add chain oil to the tool and check the tension of the chain.The JawSaw connects to a standard household outlet after that.
The extension pole can be attached to the JawSaw for extended reach, but as I noted in the performance section below, the tool feels unwieldy with this attachment.
A chainsaw that pivots across the mouth of a saw is hidden inside the jaw.The blade is hidden in the upper part of the housing.The blade is halfway across the tool's mouth.
Press the red safety lock button, put the jaw around the limb, and push the orange handle to slice through it.For easier operation, Worx put two safety buttons on the tool, one on either side of the D handle.The jaw protects the chain from dulling when cutting on the ground.With an electric motor, there is no gas tank to refill, which is a plus.
I used the JawSaw to cut everything.There was no problem with small to medium tree branches and bushes.It was very easy to cut.I would be happy to have the JawSaw on hand if a storm knocks down a tree.The JawSaw can only cut limbs that fit inside the jaw housing.
The chain came off after several branches were cut with the JawSaw.I checked the chain tension to make sure it wasn't the cause of the problem.I took about 10 minutes to get everything back in order.This drag on the tool only happened once.This reliability section will be updated with additional results as we use this tool further.I didn't experience any problems with the motor or other parts.
The bush is gone after the tool was fixed.I think it was 3′′ in diameter.The bush was MzEd quickly by the JawSaw.
I didn't like the extension at all.You have a lot of weight on the end of a six foot pole after you snap the JawSaw in place.The entire point of an extension is difficult to raise the JawSaw above your head.I think a long reach is important for a good tree trimmer, and I wish Worx had found a better solution.The extension pole is used in the video.
I liked the efficient cutting action of the tool despite the chain problems.I put the JawSaw up against the limbs.Is the bush in my backyard ugly?Decapitated.There is a tree with dead branches.It was Pruned.
The extension pole allows the user to reach limbs taller than 12 feet, but I don't recommend it.The extension makes the JawSaw unwieldy.It makes this chainsaw seem unsafe.The extension pole is sold separately.
The JawSaw is a bit pricey at $119.The price should be around $70.It may be worth it if you have a lot of tree branches that need to come down.Unless you really need the pole for a job, we don't recommend it.If you decide to purchase it, use caution.
I still like using a bow saw.I use a good bow saw to make short work of many branches.If you only have a few things to cut up, it is quicker than a chainsaw, since you have to get the cords out, put them away, etc.Assuming that you have power, I can see where this would be good for bigger tasks, like after a storm.
Did you ever figure out why the chain came off?
I don't know why the chain came off.I wasn't being rough with it because it happened while I was using the extension.
I came to the conclusion that the best buyers for this tool are landscaping companies that need to take down multiple high branches, and possibly commercial landscaping crews who are going to run into a lot of tough 3-4′′Pruning jobs.It could also be useful for electric utilities.
If you have to store something, I think the bow saw that Joe recommends is going to have a better use-to-storage-space ratio.
We have trees in our backyard that need some work because they are too close to the house.I didn't know that a tool existed.
This saw was awesome because we had a big wind storm here.Although my chain came off in the beginning, I tightened it up and haven't had a problem since.The extension is useless.I have to write the review, but you summed it up perfectly.
Thanks Dan!You had the same problem with the chainsaw.One of the best applications for this thing is after a storm.I will be watching for your review.
I have a chain that comes off frequently.The chain comes off after I fix it.I wanted to see if there was a manual to tighten the chain.I need ideas on how to tighten the chain.I use it about 2x and the problems that come off is not worth it.
I am also a bow saw man.If you had a lot of branches to take down at the same time, this would be useful.I think I am old fashioned as well.I like tools that are easy to use.
When using this mechine, what did you think of the weight, I am not a body builder, so lifting so much could wear me out.Would you recommend a woman just looking to pick up her yard every now and then, or would it be too heavy?
I went ahead and purchased the thing because I didn't get much response.I am in love with it, not a "made in china" item that I had originally thought, the chain hasn't popped out on me yet, so far so good.
It doesn't have that "made in china" feel like most items do.It is strong.
I have had trouble with my Worx JawSaw as the chain keeps coming off after a couple of cuts, sometimes even during the first cut after putting it back in place.I have tried everything I can think of to fix the problem.There is still more slack in the chain than the user guide recommends after I tightened the tension.I carefully check to be sure the teeth are in the grooves of the bar and around the gear and then manually turn for one complete revolution to make sure.I tighten the nut and think it's perfect, then I go out to make a cut and it falls off again as I start to cut.I am so angry with this thing.I have spent a lot of time trying to get it to work.This tool would be great if I could get it to work.Help!
Every time I use it, it lasts longer because it takes a lot of time to reset it.The chateau should be in before the guillotine is used.The same results were achieved.What isRICK going to do to it??
The chain keeps slipping off.Before the first train derailed, I had 10 minutes of easy time on it.I have been trying to tighten more and more, but have no clue.
I am a woman, 66, not all that strong in my arms and shoulders, and often have a lot of brush to clean up, so I decided to try this.This has the promise of making cleaning this stuff up much faster than using a pruning saw, and I am still afraid of a regular chainsaw.Not if the chain comes off.What are the tricks?
I bought the Jawsaw two days ago.The chain came off after the fourth cut.I try to tighten the chain with a bolt, but the mechanism doesn't tighten it.I can't get the chain to tighten.Any ideas?Thanks.
I am not the only one who has a problem with the chain coming off.I got about 10 minutes out of my mine when the chain came off.I waited until today to reorganize and try it again after packing it away.I thought that it would be fixed after running it for three minutes.No luck.
The results were the same.The machine worked well for about ten minutes and then the same thing happened the previous season.I tried everything, but had no good results.The company hides the negative comments about the product.Sumner.
The chain always comes off when I use the jawsaw.I get some cuts and it's off again.I go back to hand cutting.I would love the product, but can't use it as a constant source of frustration with the chain.It appears to be a real product defect.Not worth the money and frustration!
Before you tighten the tensioning bolt, you need to pull on the nose of the chain bar.The tensioning bolt locks up the chain.