Battery Powered Chainsaws
It may take some digging to do.
There is one brand currently being offered that claims a single chain blade can cut 4,000 pieces of PVC pipe with only a small amount of oil required.
This saw has a chain tip guard to prevent kickback and extend chain life.
The electric brake stops within ½ second of releasing the trigger.
It also has hand guards.
A hex wrench allows for rapid blade changes and adjustments.
The chain guard allows fast entry to the blade and motor housing area.
The 12 V.
N1-MH battery gives you a longer operating time.
You can buy an optional handle if you will need a longer reach.
This 4.
6 pound dynamo cuts through a variety of PVC piping diameters.
We found two other brands of battery powered chainsaws.
One made in China has a 12 volt battery and a shock absorption system.
The other brand has an 18 volt battery and a 10 inch chain.
There is little information currently available on these saws and most of what is available is anecdotal.
On one message board we found a discussion thread on cordless battery operated chainsaws.
One participant said he made 12 cuts and took down a five inch sugar maple.
Another said he got one and it wouldn't cut a two inch twig - he had the chain on backwards.
Overall it looks like the ideal chainsaw for the occasional user who wants to do some light pruning or to take down small trees.