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product_id: 190451481
title: "CRAFTSMAN Electric Chainsaw, 16 Inch, 12 Amp Corded Chain Saw Electric, Ergonomic, Powerful Motor (CMECS600)"
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price: "A$373"
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# 12 Amp powerful motor 16-inch low kickback bar & chain Tool-free chain tensioning CRAFTSMAN Electric Chainsaw, 16 Inch, 12 Amp Corded Chain Saw Electric, Ergonomic, Powerful Motor (CMECS600)

**Brand:** craftsman
**Price:** A$373
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🪓 Cut sharp, cut smart — the electric saw that means business.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CRAFTSMAN Electric Chainsaw, 16 Inch, 12 Amp Corded Chain Saw Electric, Ergonomic, Powerful Motor (CMECS600) by craftsman
- **How much does it cost?** A$373 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/190451481-craftsman-electric-chainsaw-16-inch-12-amp-corded-chain-saw)

## Best For

- craftsman enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted craftsman brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Power:** 12 Amp motor delivers smooth, reliable cutting performance for tough jobs without the gas hassle.
- • **Quick Adjustments:** Tool-free chain tensioning lets you fine-tune your saw on the fly for optimal cutting efficiency.
- • **Precision & Safety:** 16-inch low kickback bar and chain minimize recoil, keeping you in control and confident.
- • **Trusted Durability:** Backed by a 3-year limited warranty, this lightweight 6.19 lb saw balances power and portability.
- • **Hassle-Free Maintenance:** Built-in oil window with auto-oiling means no priming and easy monitoring—cut more, worry less.

## Overview

The CRAFTSMAN Electric Chainsaw CMECS600 features a robust 12 Amp corded motor paired with a 16-inch low kickback bar and chain for safe, efficient cutting. Designed for ease of use, it includes a built-in oil window with auto-oiling and tool-free chain tensioning, making maintenance simple and fast. Lightweight and ergonomically balanced, this saw offers professional-grade performance with the convenience of electric power, all backed by a 3-year limited warranty.

## Description

12 Amp 16-inch Electric Chainsaw features a powerful motor helping the user manage tough cuts. This unit is built with the user in mind eliminating the inconvenience of priming and knowing when it is time to refill with the built in window.

Review: Not a Toy. Not a Wanna-Be-a-Saw. - This is a decent chain saw. CRAFTSMAN Electric Chainsaw, 16-Inch, 12-Amp (CMECS600) It is not an imitation saw-like thing trying to be a chain saw. There is a review in which a guy mentioned he bumped himself with it while running and did not get cut. He makes this sound like it could be a toy or waste of money. I don't know what he or his saw did, but this chain is very sharp and runs smoothly and true on the bar. The motor is plenty powerful. The saw is nicely balanced and handles like any gas chain saw I've used, except this electric style is quiet, smooth-starting and smooth while running and you don't have to fight gas starting and idle problems. It has the classic chain saw two-hand grips: left hand on top at the balance point with a protective knuckle shield, and right hand on the rear with the switch. (That configuration was a must-have for me.) I cut through branches ~ 4-5 inches in diameter of Lemonade Berry ( a CA tree with medium hard wood) in < 5 seconds per branch. No special effort needed. I'm totally satisfied with the performance of this saw. Some folks have commented that the chain continues to run after you let go of the switch. Yes, the electric motor does not have a brake-when-off circuit (ahem, this would be very easy to do though Craftsman folks!) So the chain will coast down to a stop in a couple of seconds. That said, in my opinion having the chain coasting down for a couple of seconds does not scare me or detract from the utility of this saw. If you are at risk of contacting the chain or bar within a couple seconds of finishing your cut, then I think you need to review your cutting practices, not be relying on a different saw with an instant brake. This saw has an adjustment mechanism for setting the bar position to tension the chain. The big red knob on the side of the saw housing is a clamp knob. There is a smaller knob that drives a pusher screw that pushes the back end of the bar forward to tension the chain. It is easy to adjust, and as long as the clamping action holds up for the long run, it is easy to use and does the job. If there is anything that toes the line of flimsy about this saw, it is this pusher screw mechanism. If I were designing it, I would have payed a bit more attention to materials and pressure points in that setup, but it does seem to work so far. It certainly does make it easy and convenient to re-tension the chain, and that is a good thing. In short, I think this a a decent chain saw capable of cutting branches that are big enough that you would have no practical chance of doing by hand. At $80, it's also a very good price. It was cheaper than hiring someone with a saw to do the job for me. Glad I bought it. Added 6-12-2024: One added note: when you are finished using the saw and going to put it away for storage, be sure to drain the chain oil reservoir. The oil will leak out of the reservoir no matter what position you store it in. Just turn the saw over and pour the remaining oil back into the original container. Not too hard, and way easier than cleaning up a few ounces of sticky chain oil!
Review: Comes sharp and makes clean, fast cuts. - Was not expecting much out of this cheap chainsaw, but was pleasantly surprized at how well it functions. Was tired of getting an unintentional workout trying to start my gas saw for small jobs and wanted either a corded or cordless alternative. The battery powered saws seem pretty awesome, but I can't justify the cost for what little I need one for and very infrequently. This saw came super sharp our of the box. Cuts were clean and fast. So easy to use. The chain does continue to spin after you let go of the trigger, there is not chain brake or motor break, but knowing that, just keep the chain away from anything you aren't willing to cut and ensure it has stopped before putting it down. For the price, you can't beat this saw. I'll use it til it dies and buy another one, if need be. We'll see how long it lasts.

## Features

- POWERFUL MOTOR: 12-Amp motor of corded electric chainsaw helps with tough cuts
- LOW KICKBACK: This electric chainsaw features a 16-inch low kickback bar and chain
- AUTO-OILING: Built-in oil window and no priming required
- TOOL-FREE CHAIN TENSIONING: Easy to adjust chain for ideal cutting performance
- 3 Year Limited Warranty, refer to "Warranty & Support" section below for full details

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07KLG3X6G |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,357 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #20 in Power Chain Saws |
| Brand | CRAFTSMAN |
| Chain Length | 16 Inches |
| Chain Speed | 44.0 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,398) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00885911550222 |
| Horsepower | 3.5 Horsepower |
| Item Weight | 6.19 pounds |
| Item model number | CMECS600 |
| Manufacturer | CRAFTSMAN |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 18.63"L x 11.94"W x 8.37"H |
| UPC | 885911550222 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** CRAFTSMAN
- **Chain Length:** 16 Inches
- **Chain Speed:** 44.0
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00885911550222
- **Horsepower:** 3.5 Horsepower
- **Item Weight:** 6.19 Pounds
- **Manufacturer:** CRAFTSMAN
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Product Dimensions:** 18.63"L x 11.94"W x 8.37"H
- **UPC:** 885911550222

## Images

![CRAFTSMAN Electric Chainsaw, 16 Inch, 12 Amp Corded Chain Saw Electric, Ergonomic, Powerful Motor (CMECS600) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Q0fMphxyL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the longest lenght and size of the ext cord is safe to use on it and not burn motor up.**
A: The longest will be 150FT with a 12AWG extension cord.

**Q: Will any chain and blade oil work**
A: Use a high quality bar and chain oil for proper saw chain and bar lubrication. As a temporary substitute, a nondetergent SAE30 weight motor oil can be used. The use of a vegetable based bar and chain oil is recommended when pruning trees. Mineral oil is not recommended because it may harm trees. Never use waste oil or very thick oil. These may damage your chain saw.

**Q: Is this 16" chainsaw really 6.19 lbs. with the chain and bar included?**
A: Just received mine.  It weighs 10 pounds, way more than the 6.19 pounds in description.

**Q: What replacement blade number do I need?  Thanks.**
A: Replacement blade is part number 5140162-93

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not a Toy. Not a Wanna-Be-a-Saw.
*by S***Y on November 26, 2023*

This is a decent chain saw. CRAFTSMAN Electric Chainsaw, 16-Inch, 12-Amp (CMECS600) It is not an imitation saw-like thing trying to be a chain saw. There is a review in which a guy mentioned he bumped himself with it while running and did not get cut. He makes this sound like it could be a toy or waste of money. I don't know what he or his saw did, but this chain is very sharp and runs smoothly and true on the bar. The motor is plenty powerful. The saw is nicely balanced and handles like any gas chain saw I've used, except this electric style is quiet, smooth-starting and smooth while running and you don't have to fight gas starting and idle problems. It has the classic chain saw two-hand grips: left hand on top at the balance point with a protective knuckle shield, and right hand on the rear with the switch. (That configuration was a must-have for me.) I cut through branches ~ 4-5 inches in diameter of Lemonade Berry ( a CA tree with medium hard wood) in < 5 seconds per branch. No special effort needed. I'm totally satisfied with the performance of this saw. Some folks have commented that the chain continues to run after you let go of the switch. Yes, the electric motor does not have a brake-when-off circuit (ahem, this would be very easy to do though Craftsman folks!) So the chain will coast down to a stop in a couple of seconds. That said, in my opinion having the chain coasting down for a couple of seconds does not scare me or detract from the utility of this saw. If you are at risk of contacting the chain or bar within a couple seconds of finishing your cut, then I think you need to review your cutting practices, not be relying on a different saw with an instant brake. This saw has an adjustment mechanism for setting the bar position to tension the chain. The big red knob on the side of the saw housing is a clamp knob. There is a smaller knob that drives a pusher screw that pushes the back end of the bar forward to tension the chain. It is easy to adjust, and as long as the clamping action holds up for the long run, it is easy to use and does the job. If there is anything that toes the line of flimsy about this saw, it is this pusher screw mechanism. If I were designing it, I would have payed a bit more attention to materials and pressure points in that setup, but it does seem to work so far. It certainly does make it easy and convenient to re-tension the chain, and that is a good thing. In short, I think this a a decent chain saw capable of cutting branches that are big enough that you would have no practical chance of doing by hand. At $80, it's also a very good price. It was cheaper than hiring someone with a saw to do the job for me. Glad I bought it. Added 6-12-2024: One added note: when you are finished using the saw and going to put it away for storage, be sure to drain the chain oil reservoir. The oil will leak out of the reservoir no matter what position you store it in. Just turn the saw over and pour the remaining oil back into the original container. Not too hard, and way easier than cleaning up a few ounces of sticky chain oil!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Comes sharp and makes clean, fast cuts.
*by B***0 on March 9, 2025*

Was not expecting much out of this cheap chainsaw, but was pleasantly surprized at how well it functions. Was tired of getting an unintentional workout trying to start my gas saw for small jobs and wanted either a corded or cordless alternative. The battery powered saws seem pretty awesome, but I can't justify the cost for what little I need one for and very infrequently. This saw came super sharp our of the box. Cuts were clean and fast. So easy to use. The chain does continue to spin after you let go of the trigger, there is not chain brake or motor break, but knowing that, just keep the chain away from anything you aren't willing to cut and ensure it has stopped before putting it down. For the price, you can't beat this saw. I'll use it til it dies and buy another one, if need be. We'll see how long it lasts.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great saw, low price
*by L***E on April 22, 2025*

Package arrival and unpacking and fixup went very well. It took me about 5 minutes to get the saw ready for use. I went out and started cutting the pile of fruit logs in my back yard, logs from my orange and lemon trees, about 8 to 11 inches diameter. I cut them into about 1-inch pieces. You have to realize what it is to cut a chain saw into this size diameter. It would be like cutting down 15 trees of this diameter. I cut at least 15 of these 1-inch slices and about another dozen slices of 5 or 6-inch diameter logs. It was for use in my BBQ smoker. I wrote another review about replacement chains for this chain saw. I have not used those chains yet, but I was glad that Amazon had these chains and I could ordeer them the next day. My previous saws were Black and Decker 14-inch saws. This is my first Craftsman saw. Shopping on Amazon I only found this saw that still used power cords (instead of battery packs). I already had several replacement chains for my 14-inch saw, but I went ahead and bought a 3-pack replacement chain for this saw, thinking that I will be using it for a few years. My Black and Decker saw is still working fine after 3 or 4 years. My thinking on all this is pretty simple. The gas-powered saws have their own problems with motors, gasoline, and such. They cost a lot more, and they require much more maintenance and upfront fuel cost. It is the same thinking for the grass trimmers. They are pushing gas powered and battery powered trimmers. So, we are obviously in some sort of in between phase of these corporate producers. Further thinking. I have had several trimmers (not particularly chain saws) that were cord powered and that failed after a short period. Replacement was fairly cheap and not a problem. So, if I have to buy a trimmer or chain saw that is gas or battery powered at double or triple the price, what if they have the same failure as the other ones. Obviously, I would be losing double or triple the amount! So, my thinking is to stick with the corded models until they get a better trimmer/chain saw.

## Frequently Bought Together

- CRAFTSMAN Electric Chainsaw, 16 Inch, 12 Amp Corded (CMECS600)
- Craftsman CMXG0AWBCPL Premium Bar & Chain Oil - 1 Quart
- NEO-TEC 16 Inch Chainsaw Chain 3/8" LP Pitch, 0.050" Gauge, 56 Drive Links Fits for Craftsman, Poulan, Echo, Greenworks Chainsaw and More- S56 (3 Chains)

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