I have to agree with the author that battery powered chain saws are not for heavy forestry work. But for a homeowner's odd chain saw jobs they beat gas powered

I have to agree with the author that battery powered chain saws are not for heavy forestry work. But for a homeowner's odd chain saw jobs they beat gas powered chain saws hands down. Particularly if the use is infrequent, it starts when you press the button and no two stroke maintenance tools, space and knowledge required. My small saw has scary amounts of torque, to the point where I am terrified of it. I don't think normal chain saw protectors will stop it in case of accident. Chain saw protector clothing is filled with pockets of fibrous padding and when a chain breaks it, the fibers are supposed to clog the sprocket and stall the engine. Works with two strokes that have little torque at low rpm but electric motors have much more available. I've cut much larger trunks of hardwood with the tiny saw than you would think possible.