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DeWALT 20V MAX 12" Brushless Chainsaw Kit w/ 5 Ah Battery & Charger

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Home Depot has DeWALT 20V MAX 12" Brushless Chainsaw Kit w/ 5 Ah Battery & Charger (DCCS621P1) on sale for $199. Shipping is free.

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  • 20V MAX 12 in. compact brushless cordless chainsaw
  • Low kickback 12 in. bar and chain
  • High-efficiency brushless motor for extended runtime
  • Lightweight design for controlled cuts
  • Gas-free operation without cold starts, fumes or carburetor issues
  • Part of DEWALT 20V MAX system (nominal 18V)
  • Battery and charger sold separately
  • 3-year limited warranty, 1-year free service and 90-day satisfaction guarantee

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  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $46.95 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $245.95.
  • Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars from Home Depot customers.

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Home Depot has DeWALT 20V MAX 12" Brushless Chainsaw Kit w/ 5 Ah Battery & Charger (DCCS621P1) on sale for $199. Shipping is free.

Ace Hardware also for Ace Rewards Members (free to join): DeWALT 20V MAX 12" Brushless Chainsaw Kit w/ 5 Ah Battery & Charger (DCCS621P1) on sale for $199. Select free ship to store where available, otherwise select areas will have free local delivery.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member SUCHaDEAL for sharing this deal.

Details:
  • 20V MAX 12 in. compact brushless cordless chainsaw
  • Low kickback 12 in. bar and chain
  • High-efficiency brushless motor for extended runtime
  • Lightweight design for controlled cuts
  • Gas-free operation without cold starts, fumes or carburetor issues
  • Part of DEWALT 20V MAX system (nominal 18V)
  • Battery and charger sold separately
  • 3-year limited warranty, 1-year free service and 90-day satisfaction guarantee

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $46.95 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $245.95.
  • Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars from Home Depot customers.

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I have this saw and while it isn't the fastest. I use it to cut through 1" - 8" branches regularly with out issue. One thing I like about it is it is light weight making it easy to run through a bunch of branches without breaking a sweat.

I can only guess you need to get a new blade, sharpen the one you have, grease the bar, adjust the blade tension or clean out behind the cover. There is no way it should be cutting like that.
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Cutting through a 2" branch should not take long enough for you to bother keeping track. Check to make sure the chain is not on backwards. It bet it got flipped around at the factory and you are cutting with the back side rather than the sharp side.
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This DeWalt 20V MAX 12 inch cordless chainsaw kit is best suited to light yard cleanup and branch trimming, with its lightweight build making it easy to carry through a pile of limbs. It can handle branches from about 1 inch up to 8 inches, and the 9Ah FlexVolt battery is reported to work well. The main drawback is oil leakage, especially when stored upright, which can require draining or careful side storage. Cutting speed also depends heavily on chain setup and maintenance.

  • Battery-tool owners already using DeWalt packs, because it runs well on 3Ah and 9Ah batteries without issue.

    FantasticCrayon4916josh3d2004

  • Homeowners trimming piles of small-to-medium branches, because it is lightweight and can run through 1"-8" limbs without issue.

    deadrunner

  • Gardeners clearing a ladder-accessible tree, because it is light enough to handle overhead and can cut logs and branches into short lengths.

    FantasticCrayon4916

  • Anyone who stores the saw upright between uses, because chain oil can leak badly from the fill cap and leave a messy hassle.

    jetski777Nautica1999kevmo911

  • Tree-cutting jobs that need long runtime, because it can run out of battery before finishing a single moderate tree.

    TPMJBTPMJB

  • People expecting fast cutting on thicker limbs, because it can take 5-10 minutes to cut a 2" branch.

    TheFultonHow

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Aug 2, 2026 5:06 PM
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TheFultonHowAug 2, 2026 5:06 PM
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FYI, I haven't had a great experience with this tool. Basic loppers work better for small branches (1 second to lop vs. like 20-30 to cut with this), and it doesn't have the power to cut through larger ones that loppers can't handle. I even got 5Ah batteries to see if they'd work better than the 3Ah ones I already had, and they do, a little bit, but it still takes like 5-10 minutes to cut through a 2" branch. The ancient (50+ years old AFAIK) Craftsman chainsaw I inherited from my grandparents works much better once I manage to get it started.
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Aug 2, 2026 5:11 PM
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ZipsortAug 2, 2026 5:11 PM
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Quote from TheFultonHow View quoted comment :
FYI, I haven't had a great experience with this tool. Basic loppers work better for small branches (1 second to lop vs. like 20-30 to cut with this), and it doesn't have the power to cut through larger ones that loppers can't handle. I even got 5Ah batteries to see if they'd work better than the 3Ah ones I already had, and they do, a little bit, but it still takes like 5-10 minutes to cut through a 2" branch. The ancient (50+ years old AFAIK) Craftsman chainsaw I inherited from my grandparents works much better once I manage to get it started.
10 minutes for 2 inches? Thats crazy. I have essentially the same battery one but craftsman and it will definitely take down a 8-10 inch tree pretty easily
Aug 2, 2026 5:26 PM
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deadrunnerAug 2, 2026 5:26 PM
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Quote from TheFultonHow View quoted comment :
FYI, I haven't had a great experience with this tool. Basic loppers work better for small branches (1 second to lop vs. like 20-30 to cut with this), and it doesn't have the power to cut through larger ones that loppers can't handle. I even got 5Ah batteries to see if they'd work better than the 3Ah ones I already had, and they do, a little bit, but it still takes like 5-10 minutes to cut through a 2" branch. The ancient (50+ years old AFAIK) Craftsman chainsaw I inherited from my grandparents works much better once I manage to get it started.
I have this saw and while it isn't the fastest. I use it to cut through 1" - 8" branches regularly with out issue. One thing I like about it is it is light weight making it easy to run through a bunch of branches without breaking a sweat.

I can only guess you need to get a new blade, sharpen the one you have, grease the bar, adjust the blade tension or clean out behind the cover. There is no way it should be cutting like that.
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Aug 2, 2026 5:55 PM
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CyanHealth719Aug 2, 2026 5:55 PM
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Quote from TheFultonHow View quoted comment :
FYI, I haven't had a great experience with this tool. Basic loppers work better for small branches (1 second to lop vs. like 20-30 to cut with this), and it doesn't have the power to cut through larger ones that loppers can't handle. I even got 5Ah batteries to see if they'd work better than the 3Ah ones I already had, and they do, a little bit, but it still takes like 5-10 minutes to cut through a 2" branch. The ancient (50+ years old AFAIK) Craftsman chainsaw I inherited from my grandparents works much better once I manage to get it started.
Cutting through a 2" branch should not take long enough for you to bother keeping track. Check to make sure the chain is not on backwards. It bet it got flipped around at the factory and you are cutting with the back side rather than the sharp side.
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Aug 3, 2026 1:56 AM
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FantasticCrayon4916Aug 3, 2026 1:56 AM
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I bought a Dewalt DCCS620 12" chainsaw (barstool a year or so ago (for $99 if I recall correctly). I was skeptical but after cutting down an 18" diameter Aspen this spring I am quite impressed. Cut up everything, all branches & logs into ~16" lengths. Easy to handle on a ladder & light weight. It was equally impressive that I ran it with my 2011 dewalt 3ah batteries without issue. I have a Farm Boss Stihl that I've had for 2 decades & while I love it, this definitely has a place.
Only downside is the constant leaking of bar oil….
Aug 3, 2026 4:21 AM
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RecklessFireAug 3, 2026 4:21 AM
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gotta admit, it's pretty
Aug 3, 2026 4:49 AM
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konoplyaAug 3, 2026 4:49 AM
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Will 60v flex volt battery work with this

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Aug 3, 2026 5:49 AM
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josh3d2004Aug 3, 2026 5:49 AM
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Quote from konoplya View quoted comment :
Will 60v flex volt battery work with this
Yes. The 9ah FV is great on this saw.
Aug 3, 2026 6:17 AM
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lmbb20Aug 3, 2026 6:17 AM
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Quote from CyanHealth719 View quoted comment :
Cutting through a 2" branch should not take long enough for you to bother keeping track. Check to make sure the chain is not on backwards. It bet it got flipped around at the factory and you are cutting with the back side rather than the sharp side.
It took me 3 years to cut through a 4" branch.
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Aug 3, 2026 6:51 AM
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LunchboxBenAug 3, 2026 6:51 AM
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I had this. Got it for $100 at Murdoch's. I couldn't keep up with my friend's Ryobi. I sold it and bought a Ryobi. I also have the 60V I got for $180-200 at Murdoch's, but it's still sitting in the box in storage.
Aug 3, 2026 7:10 AM
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kevmo911Aug 3, 2026 7:10 AM
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I bought he previous model - DCCS620 - in November, and am half regretting my decision. True, it was super cheap, as HD was clearing out inventory, but the over-oiling issue on it (mine, anyway) is completely insane. It drools oil. And, no, it's not an "every chainsaw leaks oil" issue. It's the interior oiling mechanism that is garbage, and leaks enough oil to leave smears of the stuff all over cuts. Anyway, the thing is perfectly able to cut whatever I need - I took down an 8-10" tree with some time and effort, so I can't fault its effectiveness; just its messiness.

So, my question is - and anyone can search for and easily find complaints about the oiling issue, even if my experience is on the extreme side - that I'd read that the 621 update was supposed to fix the oil issue. So did it?
Aug 3, 2026 7:28 AM
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tonywhoAug 3, 2026 7:28 AM
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Quote from kevmo911 View quoted comment :
I bought he previous model - DCCS620 - in November, and am half regretting my decision. True, it was super cheap, as HD was clearing out inventory, but the over-oiling issue on it (mine, anyway) is completely insane. It drools oil. And, no, it's not an "every chainsaw leaks oil" issue. It's the interior oiling mechanism that is garbage, and leaks enough oil to leave smears of the stuff all over cuts. Anyway, the thing is perfectly able to cut whatever I need - I took down an 8-10" tree with some time and effort, so I can't fault its effectiveness; just its messiness.

So, my question is - and anyone can search for and easily find complaints about the oiling issue, even if my experience is on the extreme side - that I'd read that the 621 update was supposed to fix the oil issue. So did it?
I agree the chain saw leaks oil. Just lay it on it side with the oil cap facing upward when not using. No leaks.
Aug 3, 2026 12:46 PM
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TPMJBAug 3, 2026 12:46 PM
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Electric chainsaws last for about a single tree of moderate thickness on a single charge. I have had a few trees needing to be cut down that required more than one charge. This chainsaw is junk. Chainsaws and lawnmowers should be gas.

I had this specific chainsaw, FYI. I bought into the Dewalt ecosystem, so it was only natural. I returned it after one tree and decided I'd rather use my axe and bow saw than suffer through this POS.
Aug 3, 2026 4:54 PM
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kevmo911Aug 3, 2026 4:54 PM
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Quote from tonywho View quoted comment :

I agree the chain saw leaks oil. Just lay it on it side with the oil cap facing upward when not using. No leaks.
As I explicitly stated, that's not the problem. But thanks for the reply.

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Aug 4, 2026 1:46 AM
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JobK3470Aug 4, 2026 1:46 AM
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Makes a great chainsaw attachment for zombie weapons

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