Craftsman 4 hp 18&#34 Electric Chain Saw —

I purchased the 18" craftsman electric chainsaw two months ago. I got the extended three year warrantee. I've been using it in lots of cold temperatures--from 20 Fahrenheit to -35 Fahrenheit. After one month use the electric cord broke because of the cold weather. The cord needs to be made of soft flexible rubber to remain adequately flexible in real cold weather. But unfortunately the cold is made of some plastic material that cracks easily in cold temperatures.I took it back to Sears and they immediately gave me a brand new one. I would have been happy if they had just fixed the cord. In any case I reinforced the second cord with some vinyl electricians tape and after one month of especially cold winter weather it has shown no signs of cracking. I use it for about 15 minutes every day. It has plenty of power to cut through 12 inch logs. I'm quite satisfied with it. I do use low temperature bar oil for cold winter use.

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Posted on Jan 11, 2009

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This model earned rave reviews from top-rated consumer magazine and is the most powerful electric chain saw Craftsman has to offer. Adjust chain tension quickly and easily with no tools using the tool-less chain tensioner. Automatic oiler ensures proper amount of bar oil is applied automatically. Low kickback chain and low profile bar reduces kickback. Chain brake and hand guard inertia activated, stops chain immediately during kickback.
Brand Name	Craftsman
Product Name	4 hp 18&#34 Electric Chain Saw
Blade:Blade Length	18 in.
Blade:Length	18 in.
Color:Overall Color	Black
Controls, Overall:Primary Location	Handle
Controls, Overall:Primary Type	Trigger
Controls, Safety:Safety Lock	Yes
Controls, Safety:Safety Override	Chain brake
Cord:Cord Option	Corded
General Features:Chain Brake	Yes
General Features:Chain Saw Length	18 in.
General Features:Drive Links	62
General Features:File Diameter	5/32 in.
General Features:Guide Bar Type	Low radius nose
General Features:Length	18 in.
General Features:Saw Type	Chain saw
Included with Item:Extra Chain	No
Installation Requirements:Setup	Fully assembled
Installation Requirements:Setup Requirements	Fully assembled
Materials & Finishes:Material Type	Nylon
Materials & Finishes:Material, Overall	Nylon
Model Number	07134118000
Motor-Engine:Amps	13
Motor-Engine:Horsepower	4 hp
Motor-Engine:Voltage	110 volts
MPN	34118
Performance:Chain Oiling	Automatic
Performance:Chain Tensioning	Tool-less
Product Overview:Chain Saw Type	Electric
Product Overview:General Warranty	1 year limited
Product Overview:Ind., Kit Or Set	Individual
Product Overview:Individual, Kit or Set	Individual
Product Overview:Item Weight	14.0 lbs.
Product Overview:Item Weight (lbs.)	14.0 lbs.
Product Overview:Power Type	Electric
Quality:Anti Vibration Handle	No
Quality:Turbo Air Cleaner	No
Safety Enhancements:Meets ANSI Standards	Yes
Tags	Blade:Length:18 in. Color:Overall Color:Black Controls, Overall:Primary Location:Handle Controls, Overall:Primary Type:Trigger Controls, Safety:Safety Lock:Yes Controls, Safety:Safety Override:Chain brake Cord:Cord Option:Corded General Features:Chain Brake:Yes General Features:Drive Links:62 General Features:File Diameter:5/32 in. General Features:Guide Bar Type:Low radius nose General Features:Length:18 in. General Features:Saw Type:Chain saw Included With Item:Extra Chain:No Installation Requirements:Setup:Fully assembled Materials & Finishes:Material, Overall:Nylon Motor Engine:Amps:13 Motor Engine:Horsepower:4 hp Motor Engine:Voltage:110 volts Performance:Chain Oiling:Automatic Performance:Chain Tensioning:Tool-less Product Overview:Chain Saw Type:Electric Product Overview:General Warranty:1 year limited Product Overview:Ind., Kit Or Set:Individual Product Overview:Item Weight:14.0 lbs. Quality:Anti Vibration Handle:No Quality:Turbo Air Cleaner:No Safety Enhancements:Meets Ansi Standards:Yes Usage Requirements:All Chainsaws:Bar/chain lubricant
UPC	24761034173
Usage Requirements:All Chainsaws	Bar/chain lubricant