BLACK+DECKER LCS1020 20V MAX 10-Inch Cordless Chainsaw Kit vs Husqvarna Power Axe 350i 18-Inch Chainsaw with BLi30 Battery and Charger
These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.
BLACK+DECKER LCS1020 20V MAX 10-Inch Cordless Chainsaw Kit
Occasional pruning and small limbs on a BLACK+DECKER 20V battery
The LCS1020 is a 20-volt, 10-inch saw that BLACK+DECKER rates for 8-inch cuts. Its own manual says the 20V model is oiled by pressing a primer bulb before each cut, even though the listing title says automatic oiler. The included LBXR2020 battery takes about five hours on the included charger.
Published specifications
- Kit: LCS1020 saw, LBXR2020 battery (40 Wh), LCS1620 charger
- Maker page: 10 in bar, 8 in cut capacity, tool-free tensioning
- Manual: manual oiling on the 20V model, three bulb presses before each cut
- Manual: about 5 hours to charge LBXR2020 on the LCS1620 charger
- Replacement chain RC1000 (part 90609782); bar part 90609787
- Manual: two-year limited warranty, home use only
Strengths
- Light 10-inch saw with knob chain tensioning
- Kit includes battery, charger and a bar scabbard
- Maker publishes the full manual and replacement part numbers
Caveats
- Oiling is manual on this model despite the automatic-oiler listing title
- About five hours to recharge with the included charger
- Manual's parts list shows no chain brake
Read the full BLACK+DECKER LCS1020 20V MAX 10-Inch Cordless Chainsaw Kit guide
Husqvarna Power Axe 350i 18-Inch Chainsaw with BLi30 Battery and Charger
Homeowners who want an 18-inch battery saw and dealer service
This kit pairs Husqvarna's 18-inch brushless 350i with a BLi30 battery and the 40-C80 charger. Husqvarna estimates 45 to 55 minutes of standard use and about four and a half hours to recharge on the included charger. The 7.72-pound weight excludes the battery, bar and chain, and the battery warranty has age and discount exclusions.
Published specifications
- Husqvarna article 970 60 12-02: saw, BLi30 battery, 40-C80 charger
- 18 in bar; 3/8 in mini pitch; .050 in gauge; chain S93G; sprocket nose
- Weight 7.72 lb excluding battery and cutting equipment
- Maker FAQ: about 45–55 min standard use; about 4 h 30 min charge on 40-C80
- Oil tank 0.423 US pint; automatic pump 7–9 ml/min
- 91 dB(A) at operator's ear; 3 years residential warranty per 2026 document
Strengths
- Kit contents and article number confirmed on Husqvarna's site
- Tool-less chain tensioning and a chain-brake indicator light
- Full maker specification table, including noise and vibration
Caveats
- Included charger needs about four and a half hours for a full charge
- Published weight excludes the battery, bar and chain
- Battery warranty excluded for old-stock, discounted or scratch-and-dent units
Read the full Husqvarna Power Axe 350i 18-Inch Chainsaw with BLi30 Battery and Charger guide
How to choose between them
Choose the BLACK+DECKER LCS1020 20V MAX 10-Inch Cordless Chainsaw Kit if your situation matches: Occasional pruning and small limbs on a BLACK+DECKER 20V battery. Its main caveat: Oiling is manual on this model despite the automatic-oiler listing title.
Choose the Husqvarna Power Axe 350i 18-Inch Chainsaw with BLi30 Battery and Charger if your situation matches: Homeowners who want an 18-inch battery saw and dealer service. Its main caveat: Included charger needs about four and a half hours for a full charge.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- BLACK+DECKER product page for the LCS1020 20V MAX 10-inch chainsaw kit Source for BLACK+DECKER LCS1020 20V MAX 10-Inch Cordless Chainsaw Kit
- BLACK+DECKER instruction manual for LCS1020 and LCS1240 Source for BLACK+DECKER LCS1020 20V MAX 10-Inch Cordless Chainsaw Kit
- Husqvarna US product page for the 350i Power Axe with battery and charger, article 970 60 12-02 Source for Husqvarna Power Axe 350i 18-Inch Chainsaw with BLi30 Battery and Charger
- Husqvarna 2026 limited warranty document supplied with the listing Source for Husqvarna Power Axe 350i 18-Inch Chainsaw with BLi30 Battery and Charger
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