Electric chainsaws are ridiculed by most Motorfreaks. Wrongly, I think! In the woods I'm working with a professional saw a well-known German manufacturer. But I live in the city and the use of gasoline-powered saw in the processing of firewood at home overused arg contacts with the neighborhood. The Dolmar ES 38A is currently offered for a competitive price, so I entered the "risk" in the sense of good neighborliness. Despite everything, still existing - - noise considerably more moderate than that of a petrol chainsaw actually is. Positively surprised me the sound engine and the cutting performance. The machine is very light and easy to handle and is balanced in the hand, so that a relatively fatigue-free working is possible. And the last advantage: The saw can be applied regardless of the weather in the garage or shed, since it does not develop fumes. I can about the reliability and Haltbakeit say little course after working up of half RM timber. Despite many plastic parts all acts insofar as stable and solid. My rating of five stars is motivated by the very good value for money, long-term practicality has yet to prove the saw.