Ryobi OCS1830 (5133002829)

Small and light chain saw

The Ryobi OCS-1830 saw is a clear demonstration of the benefits of brushless motors. The bet on this type of motor allowed Ryobi to create a compact and not too “gluttonous” electric saw with a very low weight (only 3.2 kg without batteries), which for many is an important factor when choosing a hand garden tool.

A simple tool for a simple job

It is impossible to call this saw 100% universal, because it is not suitable for logging or professional work at a construction site. Due to the emphasis on lightness and compactness, the tool is equipped with a short tyre (300 mm), which is not enough for sawing thick logs. Therefore, it is better to use it for not too large-scale work or operations that require precision and accuracy. The saw is perfect for trimming branches and dry branches, chopping firewood for a fireplace or small construction work.

It should be noted that the tool is very simple and easy to use. Keyless blade changing and chain tensioning mechanisms greatly simplify its maintenance. Decent quality Oregon chains and bars, which are used on Ryobi saws, guarantee trouble-free and long-term operation of the device. A plastic cover for the tyre is included, but the battery and charger must be purchased separately (choose Ryobi batteries with a capacity of 5 Ah, because small batteries will not provide the required battery life).

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Although the saw costs twice as much as, for example, the Ryobi RCS-1935B network analogue, it is considered inexpensive by the standards of a cordless tool, because its price does not exceed $200. Therefore, it can be safely recommended to economical gardeners and owners of small household plots, who simply do not need an expensive professional tool. As "partners" to the saw, you can take the Ryobi OPP1820 pole saw with a telescopic rod, because they can run on the same battery.