Comments on: Will a 1000 watt generator run a saws all. ( Reciprocating saw)?

By: Ron

Ron — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:21:24 +0000

I was wondering if my 1,000 watt yamaha generator would run a 8 amp electric chain saw. I saw one online at Lowes…. Thanks, Ron

By: hiker_rob

hiker_rob — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:23:59 +0000

Use caution. Use common sence. Try it. use a heavy duty extension cord or plug in the saw directly. Gas generators put out less power as their RPMs drop. If either the saw or generator bog down, QUIT. You can damage the saw. Sharp blades help. Use lubrication. Be careful to cut straight. Anything that generates heat uses power. A 1 KW generator is small, very handy but small.
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By: mr. mr.

mr. mr. — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:10:59 +0000

I do not agree with with the answers here,An average full load amp rating for a saws-all is 10 amps.120 volts x 10 amp=1200 watts.the saw will run ,but under powering it will break down the armature and field windings and cause a failure.Either get a bigger generator or a small cheap saws-all .but check the data plate on the saw and it will tell you the amp rating.I would not run it with the equipment you describe.good luck.
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By: sassyone

sassyone — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:05:59 +0000

sure you can you can also hook up the radio and coffee pot all at the same time ,and lunch yes the microwave too , all the convience all at the same time , how great huh …………..
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By: danzka2001

danzka2001 — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:58:59 +0000

I agree with Obsean Plus it depends on what your cutting and if the saw bogs down.If you have a sharp blade and cutting something easy you will have no problem. If your cutting 1/4 thick stainless you will have a problem
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By: BUBBA~THE~POOCH

BUBBA~THE~POOCH — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:33:59 +0000

Yes, with power to spare.
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By: volksrydas

volksrydas — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:09:59 +0000

absolutely
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By: Obsean

Obsean — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:25:59 +0000

Look at the amp draw of the saw.
Amps x volts = watts.
You can run a little over 8 amps at 115 volts on a 1000 watt generator.
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By: normobrian

normobrian — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:58:59 +0000

It's the amps that you ar concerned with, but just about any generator will run a saws all.
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By: HADITDUN

HADITDUN — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:25:59 +0000

IT SHOULD, YOU CAN CHECK EITHER IN MANUAL OR ON THE SAW ITSELF SOMETIMES GIVES YOU THE AMPS THAT IT PRODUCES TO.
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