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Recognising just how darned dangerous a chainsaw CAN be in inexperienced hands, how about something like the B&D "Scorpion" saw that Asda's been flogging off cheaply (£25, inc 3 blades)?
http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/power-tools/saws/multipurpose_saws/Black-and-Decker-Scorpion-Saw-Orange-11097502?ecamp=SEAPLA11588208&ef_id=VAS8LQAABWTFXLOr:20140901183421:s&noCookies=false
I have one of these and it's proven more than capable for pruning the trees in the jungle I jokingly call a back garden. IMHO certainly a lot, lot safer than a petrol chainsaw in inexperienced hands....PLEASE NOTE:
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