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

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


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Brand: Black & Decker

List Price: $180.00
Buy New: $85.00
You Save: $95.00 (53%)



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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 222 reviews
Sales Rank: 349

Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.5
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 8.1 x 25.3

MPN: BDLOPPER
Model: LP1000
UPC: 028877503448
EAN: 0028877503448
ASIN: B000BANMUY

Release Date: October 1, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Electric chain saw with easy to use, scissor-like action
  • 4-1/2 amp motor, heavy-duty cutting bar, and 4-inch cut capacity
  • Rugged plastic handles
  • Saw and cord included
  • 6-1/2 pounds; 2-year warranty

Accessories:

  • Black & Decker 6-Inch Replacement Saw Chain #RC600 (for Black & Decker LP1000 Alligator Lopper)
  • Coleman Cable 50-Foot All-Weather Extension Cord with Lighted End #01288
  • Coleman Cable 100-Foot 14/3 SJTW Vinyl Outdoor Extension Cord, Red #02409-88-04
  • AO Safety Chain Saw Chaps #93049
  • Arnold 128 oz. Bar & Chain Bottle Oil Single Pack #OL-128BC

Similar Items:

  • Black & Decker 6-Inch Replacement Saw Chain #RC600 (for Black & Decker LP1000 Alligator Lopper)
  • Black & Decker 18-Volt Cordless Electric Pole Chain Saw, 8-Inch Bar #NPP2018
  • Black & Decker 18-Volt Cordless Electric Chain Saw #CCS818

Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Product Description


The Alligator Lopper's wide 4-inch jaw capacity easily chews through small trunks and logs.


Because the Alligator Lopper cuts side-to-side instead of up and down, the chain won't bury itself in the ground when the cut is completed -- saving wear and tear on the cutting surface.


The Alligator Lopper's controlled, smooth cutting action makes clean-up from storms or simple pruning easy, safe, and fast.
Black & Decker's Power Saws -- Driven by Quality
Black & Decker offers both cordless and electric chain saws, including the Alligator Lopper electric chain saw and 18-volt cordless chain saws. Chain saws feature powerful motors for fast cutting and a sturdy, lightweight design that makes them exceptionally easy to use.

The Alligator Lopper Makes Cutting a Breeze
Take a big bite out of fallen trees, tree limbs and brush with the Alligator Lopper -- a revolutionary cutting tool that provides chainsaw-like cutting performance in an un-intimidating tool. With its scissor-like action, the Alligator Lopper's rugged metal jaws clamp onto logs, thick branches, tree limbs, and vines -- and then saw right through them. Once limbs and branches are on the ground, the Alligator Lopper is perfect for chopping them up into manageable pieces to throw away or chuck into your fireplace.

This amazing saw boasts a rugged 4.5 amp motor for fast, powerful chomping through wood -- plus a heavy-duty cutting bar and chain to really chew through dense branches and logs. This model also features auto chain tensioning to keep the tool in top cutting form. Just loosen the bar retainer bolts with the included wrench and the bar automatically takes out the slack and adjusts the chain's tension perfectly.

The Alligator Lopper's jaws offer the ultimate in controlled cutting. The rugged metal guards that cover the jaws protect you from the cutting chain, and they immediately snap back over the blades once the cut is complete. The Alligator Lopper's jaws also mean that there's no skipping around at the start of a cut. Unlike traditional chainsaws, the lopper cuts side-to-side instead of from top to bottom. This sideways cutting action prevents the cutting chain from burying itself in the dirt as the chain completes its cut.

The Alligator Lopper also makes it much faster and easier to cut logs, because you'll never need to prop them up on saw horses or on other any other brace. Just grab the logs in the Alligator Lopper's jaws and cut right through them.

Key Technical Specs:

  • Power: 4.5 amps
  • Bar length: 6 inches
  • Jaw capacity: 4 inches

Applications
The Alligator Lopper is ideal for tree pruning, clearing brush, storm clean-up, cutting firewood and more, and it's a great alternative to chainsaws, manual loppers, handsaws and clippers.

Warranty
This power yard product from Black & Decker is covered by the manufacturer for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from negligent handling, misuse or lack of reasonable maintenance and care. (Proof of purchase may be required).

Black & Decker's Focus on Performance
Black & Decker is a global marketer and manufacturer of quality products used in and around the home, and it also serves as a major supplier of information systems and services to government and commercial clients worldwide. With products marketed in over 100 countries, Black & Decker holds leading market shares in a variety of industries, and it frequently adds new product lines to its family of power tools, cleaning tools, outdoor power equipment, laser products and more.


Customer Reviews:   Read 217 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars A Good Invention   January 29, 2006
S. Smith (Redding, CA USA)
130 out of 131 found this review helpful

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.


5 out of 5 stars B&D Alligator Lopper - Great New Tool!   November 13, 2005
K. Crossley (Williamsport, PA USA)
100 out of 106 found this review helpful

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!


5 out of 5 stars My new favorite saw   April 18, 2006
William A. Funkhouser (California)
64 out of 64 found this review helpful

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.



1 out of 5 stars Poor quality, several design flaws, I'm getting rig of mine   October 17, 2006
Richard C. Drew (Oak Lawn, IL USA)
63 out of 76 found this review helpful

I purchased this for use in my basement, cutting wood for the fireplace. I liked the lower jaw idea to avoid digging the chainsaw into the floor. Unfortunately, the design is extremely poor. The upper "jaw" kickback cover actually hits the chain when closed.


One of the illustrations in the manual shows this upper jaw open perpendicular - when opened this far, the rear of the jaw actually impacts the chain. The chain cuts a large oval from the rear of the cover. When the jaw closes, it often does so at an off angle, actually hitting the chain, chewing up the upper jaw and dulling the chain. The lower jaw also closes crooked about 50% of the time, causing the chain to cut into the lower jaw!


A photo on the box shows a person obviously cutting above shoulder height - yet one of the first warnings in the manual is to never cut above shoulder height! This is common sense, but who approves the marketing and packaging?!?


The upper jaw has no "stop" except a small plastic flap. This broke off the third time I used the saw.


If you run the saw with no wood in the "jaws," the jaws snap open and closed as the chain randomly impacts them! NOT SAFE!


When it cuts, it jams easily. Pieces of "thready" wood that a normal saw would kick out, get jammed up in the small gear that drives the chain. This has happened several times. Cutting dry wood - no problem. Cutting green wood, the "thready" pieces are a constant problem, necessitating the removal of the chain cover.


The automatic oiler seldom works. I have to manually oil the chain. I have tried calling B&D's toll free customer support number. I can never get a hold of anyone. I am regretful I purchased this shoddily designed item. I will add some photos showing the problems.



5 out of 5 stars AMAZING PRODUCT   May 15, 2006
Alicia M. Priore (NJ, USA)
37 out of 38 found this review helpful

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.


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