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Perhaps the USB Chainsaw [0] will eventually be a reality?

DeWalt, are you listening?

[0] https://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/usb-powered-chainsaw/

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Umm, maybe not such a good idea:

“The chain saw can remain running when the switch is on the off position or turn on when plugged in…”

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/DeWALT-Recalls-18-inch-Cor...

its not a bug, its a feature! "Hot standby" or "always" ready" ... just the thing to differentiate a "home defense / tactical" chainsaw from the lower class workaday types.

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