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Makita 5012B Commercial Grade 11 3/4-Inch 11.5 amp Electric Chain Saw

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Makita 5012B Commercial Grade 11 3/4-Inch 11.5 amp Electric Chain Saw

(23 customer reviews)

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RM94391

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The Makita 11.5 Amp electric chain saw is compact and lightweight -- just 9-1/2 pounds -- for easy handling and quick cutting. A reliable and durable performer, this saw features a 11 3/4-inch guide bar and a 5,500 FPM chain speed for zipping through branches and other material. A durable polycarbonate housing means longer tool life. A sprocket is cleverly installed inside the end of the chain bar for smooth chain action. A large hand protector in front deflects flying chips, and a built-in overload protector protects the tool and operator from power surges. This saw is double insulated and built to last. It comes with a 1-year limited warranty.

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Product Details

Product Weight:	13.0 pounds
Package Length:	16.3 inches
Package Width:	10.0 inches
Package Height:	8.0 inches
Package Weight:	12.1 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 23 reviews

Features

Lightweight 11.5 Amp electric chain saw
Features 5500 feet-per-minute chain speed for high-speed cutting
Durable polycarbonate housing ensures long tool life
Built-in overload protector; special sprocket inside the end of the chain bar for smooth chain action
11 3/4-inch guide bar; weights 9-1/2 pounds; 1-year warranty

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: 5.0

( 23 customer reviews )
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28 of 29 found the following review helpful:

best of the best Mar 11, 2005 By wood carver "David Seal"
This saw is a wood cutting machine. The chain speed is over 60mph (5500fpm)! Twice the speed of the next fastest electric chainsaws on the market! (the other makita models) Most other manufacturers won't even tell you their chain speed, because this one beats them so bad. I bought it to carve wood with, and find that it actually cuts hard wood faster then soft wood - the harder the better (it can bog down in soft wood)!

The first one I bought off of Amazon came to me with shipping damage, but when I notified them, I had another one in 2 days, no additional charge, and they even paid the shipping to return the damaged one! EXCELLENT SERVICE! This unit cuts wood far better than most of the gas powered chainsaws I have tried.

There are only 2 things that could be considered downside: the anti-kick back guard on the nose of the bar is a pain...I'm a big boy now, and know how to use a chainsaw, so I ordered a replacement bar without this guard. The other thing is, with that tremendous chain speed, the wood chips come off the bar at 60mph, too, so be prepared to have this sawdust fly everywhere! I completed my first carving with this unit in record time, and then when I looked around, found myself and the entire inside of my garage covered in sawdust and wood chips! This tool is excellent!

25 of 28 found the following review helpful:

Extremely Pleased Sep 07, 2002 By Ante Matic
I bought this masterpiece a few weeks ago and i love it! Its a dream come true! Its cuts through the thickest materials really fast and is unbelievably smooth! I wouldnt recommend anything else.
This truly us one of the best saws that i have ever come across.

11 of 12 found the following review helpful:

Perfect Little Saw Jan 07, 2006 By Wild Alaskan
I have owned several of these saws for business, no other small saw perfoms so well. Quick, efficient cutting capability...moving at 5,500 feet per minute it is simply the fastest electric chainsaw on the market. Lightweight, easy to reach oiler...quiet (well, in comparison to my big saws!)

A great choice for the home or business.

6 of 7 found the following review helpful:

makita electric saw Mar 15, 2007 By John Kregg Jr. "John K"
Plenty of power. I use for ice carving rarely slows due to hardness of ice Did not know it came with a tip protector and had to change out the bar before use otherwise a great saw at a real bargain price

5 of 6 found the following review helpful:

A very fast saw Aug 13, 2009 By Tiki Noob "Mahalo"
This is a very fast saw. I got the idea to purchase it from a Tiki Magazine article in which a featured carver used this saw.

Makita tech support was helpful when I needed to swap out the chain sprocket for a different size.

The saw cuts smooth and as mentioned the chain moves at quite a clip.

Things I don't like:
1) A lack of documentation. I had to call tech support to get instructions on changing the sprocket. They should at least have some detailed instructions online.
2) The saw comes with an anti-kickback device which is a chain shield rivoted to the end of the chain bar that covers the end. With this on the bar you can't get the tip of the saw into the wood. Great for cutting logs... rotten for carving. Most of the photos of this saw do not show this "feature." I replaced the bar with a carving bar from Bailey's. This meant I had to change the chain and the sprocket.

The saw is a good performer and has great word of mouth but don't expect to use it for carving straight out of the box.

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