Features:

• Compact and convenient 12-volt cordless electric chain saw
• Cuts up to 93 pieces of 1-3/4-inch hard wood from a single charge
• Quiet, lightweight, and portable for maximum convenience
• Powered by 12-volt Ni-MH rechargeable battery; includes electric brake and safe lock-off switch
• Weighs 4.8 pounds; 4-1/2-inch cutting length; limited 1-year warranty

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
Features Powerful 12V (2.6 Ah) Ni-MH battery. Cuts up to (93) pieces of 1-3/4" hard wood from a single charge. Guide allows cutting of branches from below (helps prevent kick-back). Electric brake for fast stopping of chain. Lock-off switch. Standard Equipment: Battery 1234 (193157-5), Charger DC1411, Chain blade (791284-8), Oil supply (182229-1), Guide bar (158045-3), Guide bar cover (416311-7), Hex wrench (783203-8), File (744003-1), Battery cover (414938-7), Plastic tool case (824491-9).

Amazon.com Product Description:
The Makita 12-volt cordless electric chain saw kit is the world's first cordless chain saw. Lightweight and portable at 4.8 pounds, the cordless chain saw's 12-volt Ni-MH battery is packed with enough power to cut up 93 pieces of 1-/3/4-inch hard wood from a single charge. Use it to cut firewood or trim branches and small trees without the hassle of electrical cords or gas. Its quiet operation allows for use where noise restrictions apply. Its safety features include: an electric brake for quickly stopping the chain; a safe lock-off switch; and a guide that allows cutting of branches below, which helps prevent kick-back. The cordless electric chain saw kit comes with a limited 1-year warranty.

What's in the box
4-1/2-inch electric chain saw, battery, charger, blade, oil supply, hex wrench, guide bar and cover, file, and plastic tool case.

Rating : - Excellent addition to my tool shed
This tool is an absolute gem. I have several acres of forrested land and at times the upkeep is pretty high - I have an 18" gas chain saw but needed something smaller, and easier to manage for the smaller jobs. After a lot of research I came across the Makita but was at first put off by the price of $240. After thinking about it I went ahead a bought it a year ago and have continued to be delighted by it.

The tool is well built, cuts through wood very well and feels safe. I use it on limbs of up to 6" and it deals with it effortlessly. I'd love to give it 5 stars as it really deserves it, but the one issue I have is removing the battery. It's often very hard to push in both of the release buttons, and my wife often asks me to do it. I don't know if this is typical, it's not a show stopper, more of an inconvenience, that said I'd would not stop me from buying it again - though based on it's performance to date I doubt that will be something I have to think about for a good few years.

I've really put it through its paces and it continues to exceed my expectations. The battery life is not as good as others have indicated, but again, I place much higher demands on it that I image most homeowners do.