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Get to work on backyard projects with a top-rated chainsaw. The kinds of jobs you plan to do should dictate the type of chainsaw you buy.
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Decide which type of chainsaw you'll buy—gas or electric, corded or cordless—based on the kind of sawing you'll do, how often you'll do it, and how far from a power outlet you plan to work.
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