re: #4 darthstar

Nice ?Camelia?

Yes, the new battery powered chainsaws are excellent!

They are starting to match the power of 2-cycle (ice) chainsaws; Are quieter; Make far less of a mess; Eliminate most of the maintenance hassle due to no ice; Start more easily; And are probably safer as the chain stops more quickly than in a 2-cycle.

Three things I personally have learned about chainsaws in general are:
1. Get a sharpening kit and learn how to sharpen the chain
2. Get a set of plastic felling wedges
3. For those with no experience on chainsaws, it is really worthwhile to take a course in chainsaw use.