"Curtis CCR" wrote in message
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If an electric tool will meet your needs, it has another advantage.
"Zero" emissions. I say "zero" with quotes because I view electric
tools and cars as "deferred" emission items. The pollution comes from
a power plant that generated the electricity somewhere else. However a
lot of electricity is generated in this country with relatively low
emissions. Electric stuff is "greener" and it's worth considering IF it
meets your requirements. It's the biggest reason I have an electric
mower.

I purchased Craftman's best electric chainsaw last year (12 amp 16" bar)
and was amazed how well it cut. I'm talking 12"-14" diameter Ash branches.
My electric tools are only used on occasion and I tend to keep them for a
lifetime (unless they break). I like the idea of light tools that I can
hang up and forget about until next years project. This is why I took a
chance with the Toro 1800..and also Consumer Reports ratings.