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
Editorial Review:
Makita 5012B 12" Electric Chain Saw (3/8" - .050") FEATURES AND BENEFITS Compact and light weight (9.5 lbs.) for easy operationReliable and durable performerHigh speed action (5,500 FPM chain speed) for fast cuttingDurable poly carbonate housingSpecial sprocket inside the end of the chain bar for smooth chain actionLarge hand protector in front deflects flying chipsBuilt-in overload protectorUL listed and double insulated INCLUDES 11-3/4" Chain11-3/4" Guide barChain coverSocket wrenchPhilips screwdriverFileCord hook SPECIFICATIONS Standard Guide Bar 12" Chain speed (FPM) 5,500 AMPS 11.5 Length 22" Chain pitch/Gauge 3/8" / .050" Net Weight (lbs. dry w/o bar & chain) 9.5 Shipping Weight (lbs.) 12.00 UPC Code 088381003339
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 12-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.
What's in the Box 11.5 Amp electric chain saw, 11-3/4-inch chain, 11-3/4-inch guide bar, chain cover, socket wrench, Phillips screwdriver, file, and cord hook.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Nicely built:
My very first chain saw, nicely built, and has paid for itself already; I like quality well built equipment.
Great Product:
The Makita 12-inch electric chain saw is an excellent product. I have always used a gas-powered chain and only bought this because I got tired of the constant maintenance needed for a gas chain saw. A couple of trips to the repair shop with a gas chain saw cost more than the purchase price of the Makita. To my surprise, I like the Makita more than my gas chain saw, which new, today, would cost at least twice as much. The Makita starts easily, of course and cuts just as fast for medium sized wood (and faster... more info
Makita Electric Chainsaw:
Very well made saw which exceeded my expectations. Quite useful in situations where a gas chainsaw is not desired. The Makita can cut through hardwoods up to 6 inches in diameter with almost the same speed as a gas saw. For an older person like me, not having to wrestle with a gas saw to get it started is a great advantage.
Powerful little sucker:
While not for use by anyone who does a lot of tree trimming, this little sucker does what it says it does. I like it a lot. Small and easy to handle. But, if you've got anything over about 8 inches in diameter to cut, you should get something larger... maybe gas powered.
