Review – Black & Decker Alligator Lopper 4.5-AMP Electric Chain Saw #LP1000

March 3, 2009 by Robert · Leave a Comment 

Some of the features of this handy tool, the Black & Decker Alligator Lopper, include unique clamping jaws that grab and cut in one easy motion, a 4.5 amp motor for providing powerful fast cutting, a heavy duty cutting bar and chain deliver fast cutting of thick branches and logs, and 4" cut capacity for cutting heavy branches too big for manual pruners and loppers. Read on for more information, including customer comments.

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Product Details

  • Powerful 4.5 Amp motor
  • Innovative clamping jaws grab and cut in one easy motion
  • Cuts branches and logs up to four inches in diameter
  • Six inch bar length; weighs 6-1/2 pounds
  • limited 2-year warranty

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A Good Invention
 
Review Date: January 29, 2006
Reviewer: S. Smith, Redding, CA USA
I have a small gas-powered chain saw and also a gas-powered pole saw. The chain saw is heavy to hold up and I didn't need to use the pole saw for most of my pruning. Based on the reviews, I decided to give this product a try. This tool works really great! It's not super heavy and you don't have to mess with gas since it's electric powered. I've been using mine to trim oleanders with some branches 4" thick with no problems. Even with ratchet loppers, it's not always possible to cut the thicker branches and the Alligator Lopper solves this problem. You do have to put oil into a small covered hole but you have to oil and chain saw device. The jaws shield the cutters while closed so it's pretty safe to use.
My new favorite saw
 
Review Date: April 18, 2006
Reviewer: William A. Funkhouser, California
I have two chainsaws (gas and electric) which are not going to get nearly as much use now that I have this Alligator Lopper. It is ideal for 99% of the cutting I need to do. Here are some of the reasons I prefer it over my other chainsaws:

1) Can cut directly on the ground. How many times have you dulled a chainsaw blade because the chain touched the ground? The chain guards on this allow you to cut trees right on the ground.

2) Familiar and comfortable cutting action. The scissor motion is easier than the knife motion of a traditional chainsaw. When trees are felled and on the ground, you can walk along the tree to buck the pieces to lengths rather than propping up the tree and then kneeling next to it for each cut.

3) Appears safer. The blade is almost entirely enclosed. When you put the saw down, you don't need to worry about the blade hitting anything. The light weight (6 pounds) is also less tiring. I would give one to my mother (age 70) to use on her trees.

4) Very capable saw. The manual recommends no more than 4 inch diameter, but I've cut larger trees without problem.

Watch the video on the amazon site. It does a good job illustrating the benefits. A traditional chainsaw is still best for felling trees and cutting large trees, but this lopper is my new favorite companion to my traditional saw.
B&D Alligator Lopper - Great New Tool!
 
Review Date: November 13, 2005
Reviewer: K. Crossley, Williamsport, PA USA
Couldn't wait for this one to arrive. Won't use a regular chain saw for fear of losing digits, but this tool seems so much safer and was very easy to use. Very sturdy, but not too heavy for a non-lumberjack to operate. Cut hours of my yard work down to minutes, and I couldn't be more pleased with this purchase!
AMAZING PRODUCT
 
Review Date: May 15, 2006
Reviewer: Alicia M. Priore, NJ, USA
I have never written a review before but I HAD to endorse this product. In fact I just ordered another one as I never want to be without one. It has already paid for itself several times over with the yardwork I can now do myself. Safe, easy to use, lightweight enought to manage-and I have back problems.
Finally a lawn tool that can do the job!!! Black and Deacker Looper
 
Review Date: May 1, 2006
Reviewer: Frank Wimmer,
I have purchased the Black and Decker LP1000 tree looper and It is excellent !!!!!! while I have an array of lawn tools, up till now, I couldn't find the right tool for stubborn shrubs and tree limbs. Some shrubs are very difficult to trim and keep looking groomed. Hedge trimmers are often lacking in that the branches are too thick and hard to cut. Manual Loopers can be exhusting and time consuming. Well, the Black and Decker Alligator Looper cuts with a vengance!!!! Powerful yet light, it grabs the branch to assure it's not going anywhere and promptly zips it off. My gas powered trimmer blade could take as long as 10 minutes to cut a particularly stubburn shrub branch. My Black and Decker will do this is less than 20 seconds. This stands alone for now, but I'm sure companies will follow suit and get on the band wagon.

Just Love my new tool !!!!!!!!!

Frank
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Maintaining Your Chainsaw Parts

March 1, 2009 by Robert · Leave a Comment 

If you're thinking about entering the world of chainsaws, there are a number of considerations to make. For obvious safety reasons, this isn't something you should just jump into. When you purchase your new chainsaw, before you even fire it up, make sure you familiarize yourself with the various chainsaw parts and the maintenance they require. If this is done correctly, it will not only keep you safe, it will make your new chainsaw last for years to come.

Chainsaw Parts

Again, to properly maintain your new chainsaw, you must be familiar with the many different chainsaw parts. Some parts require more attention than others. Here are some of the components that you should be aware of.

Obviously, the first part that usually comes to mind when thinking of chainsaws is the chain. This is the component that does the work for you. Good chain maintenance involves making sure it is sharpened regularly and has the proper tension. If your chain is not properly cared for, nothing else you do will matter.

The chain, however, is not the only important chainsaw part to consider. Many of these parts have been added over the years for user safety. The chain catcher is one such feature. This part is designed to prevent injury to the user if the chain should come off for some reason.

Most people are aware of the distinctive sound that chainsaws produce. The muffler is an important chainsaw part for preserving the hearing of the user. Check the muffler regularly to ensure that it is clean and undamaged.

Anti-vibration systems are also designed for the safety and comfort of the user. Anyone who has ever spent a day running a chainsaw is aware of the fatigue created by the vibration. These chainsaw parts are intended to reduce that vibration.

Kickback is an issue that has caused many injuries as far as chainsaws are concerned. The chain brake was introduced in the 1990s to prevent these types of accidents. Basically, the chain brake is designed to stop the chain if kickback should occur.

The flywheel is a chainsaw part that serves a couple of different purposes. Obviously, it's responsible for controlling the speed of the engine, but it also serves as a cooling device as well. The flywheel helps to eliminate some of the intense heat that these machines tend to create.

In addition to the routine maintenance checks on these components, it's also important to regularly check the fuel system. It should always be clean and free of any dirt and debris. All filters should also be checked regularly and changed when necessary.

Your chainsaw will provide you with years of service as long as you get to know your machine and give it the care that it requires. This will also help you end your chainsaw career with the same amount of limbs that you started with.

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