Bosch AKE 40-17 S Chainsaw Review

Great tool. Mine doesn't have the plastic gears that one reviewer mentions. Yes the chain will come off if you don't read the instuctions. The chain tension has to be checked and tightened at frequent intervals as with any chain, even on a bike, they stretch with use. I found it would cut soft or hard wood to about 6" diameter quite easily. Of course it won't have the performance of a good quality petrol saw but its only supposed to be for light gardening work not lumbering. Much lighter than a petrol saw.

One draw back - spare chains are expensive (about £20) so don't force the cut or let the saw dig into soil or it will blunt more quickly