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Usually ships in 1 business days | | Only 3 left in stock, order soon! | | | | | | Easy maintenance; Low noise operation; Efficient cold weather operation; Double air filtration; High power-to-weight ratio; Includes 18" Chain, 8" guide bar, chain cover, universal wrench, allen key, and torx wrench | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Weight: | 18.0 pounds | | Package Length: | 23.0 inches | | Package Width: | 13.0 inches | | Package Height: | 11.7 inches | | Package Weight: | 18.6 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 19 reviews |
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| | Features | Double air filtrationHigh power-to-weight ratioEasy maintenanceLow noise operationNon-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 19 customer reviews )
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30 of 32 found the following review helpful:
 outstanding saw for a great price May 29, 2008
By '86 Kitty-XJ6
This saw is made by Dolmar Sachs in Germany.It is a detuned version of Dolmars 5100 Saw that has become a favorite of pros. the saw has a chrome cylinder great anti vibration system.it also meets 300 hr emission standards.this saw has a great power to weight ratio and will cut cut as fast as any other premium saw on the market.the chain that comes with it cuts Ok.I replaced the chain with a full chisel woodland pro chain (9.95 At Baileys forestry supply)and the saw cut much better.
19 of 22 found the following review helpful:
A quality chainsaw Nov 04, 2008
By R. Moore
"books n tools"
I was looking for a saw that approached the quality of a professional-level machine, since it became evident as I attempted to clean up after Hurricane Ike that my small gas and electric homeowner saws were not up to the task. I selected the DCS510-18 because it was avaiable through Prime, touted its low vibration and high power-to-weight ratio, and it was branded by Makita. I knew the quality of their products, but wasn't aware of Makita making non-electric power tools. I gambled to an extent that they would not tarnish their brand by selling subpar products, even if manufactured by others.
The saw lives up to the power and vibration promises, and is almost elegant in its appearance, like one would picture a chainsaw made by BMW. I found that German elegance was not a false impression in the very useful first review written for this saw. I'm writing my own review as much to praise that first reviewer for the very useful information he provided as to address the quality of the Makita chainsaw. He identified the actual manufacturer and model number, and provided some very useful suggestions - which I have followed - to optimize the saw's operation.
5 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Quality Sachs Dolmar 5100 Sold As A Makita Jun 03, 2010
By EHS
I was looking for a medium duty chainsaw similar in quality to the other two name brand European saws. Makita bought Dolmar in 1991, and the saw is still "Made in Germany" -- as listed right on the label. Dolmar invented the gas chainsaw in 1927. It is a quality product, well made with an elegant appearance. In all aspects an identical twin of the Dolmar PS-510 -- except in the Makita trademark color. The saw runs well, but like all chainsaws, needs to be setup correctly, and maintained that way. You also need to know how to start and operate a two-stroke engine -- one review in this section gives it a "one star" because it is supposedly hard to start. Not really, it starts like any other two stroke engine, and it's temperamental and susceptible to flooding just like any other two stroke -- and once flooded, you can spend a half hour or a day, but it won't start until you dry out the plug.
The drill is simple, but must be followed, and when done correctly, it will start on the first or second "ignition on" pull. Make sure you're on the choke position when cold, follow the directions on the pulls until you hear it trying to start. Once. Once only. Then, STOP IMMEDIATELY, and switch to "on," give it another pull, and it starts. That simple. Absolutely. But, if you keep trying to crank on choke, and it will flood. You then you either wait a few hours, or you clean the plug -- just like on your old Kawasaki 750 triple. Sachs has been making engines for 100 years -- they know how to build a two stroke and what a two stroke should run like. Also, don't mess with the carb adjustments unless you know what you're doing. This saw has enough features/adjustments for the pro, but if you follow the directions, anyone can use it.
Two nitpicks: (1) Make sure the plug wire is seated when you set the machine up -- mine wasn't, but something you should do when you check over the saw before starting the first time. (2) The Makita manual refers to a decompression button -- which the saw does not have -- the German version manual makes no mention of this button, so don't keep looking for one; you can use the rest of the cold start procedure fine without one. Just skip the button part.
Otherwise, great saw -- fantastic acceleration and RPMs to cut through oak -- crosscuts and rip cuts -- which is what I've been using it for. Five stars -- all quality!
8 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 Unreliable starting Aug 05, 2010
By Dan
I've had two Makita DCS 510s, the second replacing the first when it was returned under warranty, for about a year now. I really, really regret the purchase. When it runs it is a good saw, but neither starts/started without a lot of frustration. I have acreage to maintain, and I need reliable tools. This doesn't fit the bill. I've had Stihls, Echos, and Husvarnas, and had good luck with them all. I'd recommend you look to one of those first for a new saw. I only went with this saw because of Makita's good reputation and the competitive pricing. I guess the value isn't there this time.
There are a couple of positive reviews of this saw that chalk the starting problems mentioned in this and other reviews up to operator error. I have two responses to that. (1) The instructions are simple enough that even I can follow them to the letter. And occasionally I do get the sputter on the second or third pull, and then the saw works as advertised. But if I have to pull a fourth time, the saw is flooded and will not start. At least not until the plug and cylinder are totally dried out. It's that touchy, and that's unacceptable. (2) I have many 2-cycle tools, and have owned many more over the years. I have never had trouble with one of them like this. Even if it is operator error, the heck with it. Makita/Dolmar's competitors produce tools that start reliably every time, even for a knuckle-dragger like me. It's 1920's technology - the steps to start it should be engage choke, pull cord a few times, dis-engage choke, possibly restart it again if it died before you could get the choke off, and then go get some work done. And that's basically all it is with this saw, except that more than half the time, it won't start. And this is my second Makita DCS510 to have this problem.
I recommend you look to another saw manufacturer, even if you have to pay more.
Kudos to Amazon, though. If you're going to get a bad saw, Amazon's a good retailer to do it with.
Dan
5 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Makita DCS 510-18 chainsaw Apr 23, 2010
By David Mickelson
Makita DCS 510-18 very hard starting, or simply will not start. This problem right out of the box. Continues yet today, 4 months after purchase in late Dec 2009
Started only twice so far. 1st time took 30 minutes, 2nd time about 15 minutes until my arm was sore. This time no start after 30 minutes. Very poor selection. My old Homelite 360 started on 2nd pull every time for 30 years, and finally just gave up after several hundred cords of wood. The Makita is a very poor piece of equipment. Very frustrating, and poor service connections..
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