40V MAX* Cordless Chainsaw, 12-Inch
LCS1240
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![A person cuts a branch with the BLACK+DECKER 40V MAX* 12-in. Cordless Chainsaw. Low-kickback bar and chain lets you easily make quick, smooth cuts.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0640/1409/0461/files/cd7760e07745955c94a6bb58f3a62308c2363772_08277d95-eefa-4a08-9cb8-2b9aea28c424.jpg)
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![A closeup of the BLACK+DECKER 40V MAX* 12-in. Cordless Chainsaw. Oiling system keeps bar and chain lubricated.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0640/1409/0461/files/b1f6f3a445b9e74b3e4f2b057d32c27e0603103e.jpg)
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The BLACK+DECKER® 40V MAX* 12 inch cordless chainsaw will cut an average of 60+ 4x4 inch branches on a single charge so you can get more done.
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Get an avera™ge of over 60 4x4 pine cuts on a single charge with this cordless chain saw. Tool-free chain tensioning provides fast, easy adjustments.
- 40V MAX** Lithium Ion battery is always ready and holds a charge up to 18 months
- 12" Bar and chain designed for smooth and fast cuts
- 40V MAX** 2.0Ah Battery provides over 60 4x4 pine lumber cuts on avera™ge per single charge
- Automatic oiling system for constant lubrication of bar and chain
- Tool-less chain tensioning for fast and easy adjustments
- Full wrap around handle for comfortable cutting in different orientations
- Battery state of charge indicator
- Part of the 40V MAX** outdoor system
- *Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 40V MAX*. Nominal voltage is 36.
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Battery Included:
YesBattery Qty:
1Battery Type:
40V MAX* Lithium IonBattery Amp Hours:
2 AhCharger Included:
YesCharger Type:
Jack PlugCordless vs Corded:
CordlessGTIN:
00885911357302No. of Batteries Required:
1Power Type:
ELECTRICITYProduct Application:
CuttingHeight:
9.5 INLength:
29.4 INWeight:
11.2 LBWidth:
8.8 INVoltage:
40 VWatt Hours:
40Warranty:
3 Year Limited WarrantyIncludes:
(1) Battery, Charger, Bar + Chain, Scabbard
* Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 40 volts. Nominal voltage is 36
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Effortlessly operate
This 12-in cordless chainsaw has a tool-less chain tensioning for quick and easy adjustments.
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Comfort in mind
Full-wrap handle allows for comfortable operating in multiple orientations.
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40V MAX* outdoor system
Get an average of over 60 4x4 pine cuts on a single charge with this cordless chain saw.
Automatic oiling
Constant lubrication of the bar and chain allows you to get more done.
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