Greenworks 20312 chainsaw
Keep a 16-inch bar and choose the Greenworks 40V package with a 4Ah battery and charger when you want a complete cordless setup.
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Corded ChainsawsOUR TAKE
CRAFTSMAN CMECS600 16-inch corded chainsaw
A16-inch bar,12-amp motor and tool-free chain tensioning give this CRAFTSMAN a clear role in cutting yard wood near an outlet. The oil window makes the chain-oil level easier to check.
A16-inch bar,12-amp motor and tool-free chain tensioning give this CRAFTSMAN a clear role in cutting yard wood near an outlet. The oil window makes the chain-oil level easier to check.
- Good for
- Supported branch and yard-wood cutting in a work area with a suitable outdoor power connection.
- Look elsewhere if
- The cutting area is far from power or a trailing cord would be difficult to keep clear.
- The tradeoff
- Corded power avoids a battery-charging schedule, but the extension cable and chain-oil routine remain part of every session.
At a glance
- Power source
- Corded electric
Why it earns a look
- Power: 12-amp corded electric motor
- Bar and chain: 16 inches
- Tool-free chain tensioning
Where it asks for a compromise
- Corded power avoids a battery-charging schedule, but the extension cable and chain-oil routine remain part of every session.
A saw to set up near the wood
CMECS600 pairs a 16-inch low-kickback bar and chain with a 12-amp motor. The listed package includes the saw and 16-inch bar and chain.
Keep oil and tension in the routine
CRAFTSMAN provides tool-free chain tensioning and a visible oil window. Use the manual’s oiling, tensioning and cord guidance when setting up the cutting area.
Living with it in the garden
Check chain lubrication and tension before cutting.
Plan secure wood support and a cable route clear of the cutting area.
Which one belongs in your shed?
Greenworks CS40L02 chainsaw
Keep a 16-inch bar and choose a Greenworks 40V bare saw when you already own compatible power equipment.
Read our takeYour CMECS600 questions
What bar and chain come with CMECS600?
The manufacturer lists a 16-inch bar and chain.
Does it need a battery and charger?
No. CMECS600 is a 12-amp corded electric chainsaw.
Does chain adjustment require a separate tensioning tool?
CRAFTSMAN describes tool-free chain tensioning on this model.
Full specifications, manuals & sources
Model details
- Full model name
- CRAFTSMAN Electric Chainsaw, 16 Inch, 12 Amp Corded Chain Saw Electric, Ergonomic, Powerful Motor (CMECS600)
- Amazon ASIN
- B07KLG3X6G
- Power source
- Corded electric
- Brand
- CRAFTSMAN
Manuals & product information
Photo sources
Product information checked 2026-10-29. Our assessment uses the linked specifications and manuals; it does not represent a hands-on test. Editorial standards & corrections.