I bought a 14" electric chainsaw a few weeks ago. On the plus side, it does work pretty well from a cutting standpoint. Surprisingly powerful and a good alternative to a petrol saw when you are working close to the house.
Unfortunately, the downside is it leaks bar oil like a sieve.
I did read a few reviews that noted leaking bar oil but it wasn't all that many so I figured I'd take a chance.
But it didn't work.
It leaks bar oil really badly, more than I've ever seen anything leak oil before.
Absolutely if I had known this was going to be the case then I would not have bought it.
The attached photo is the saw sitting on a oil drip pan, I can not leave the saw on any surface. The amount may not look like a lot but it's from the cold saw just sitting and dripping. When it's actually running the amount is a great deal more, it goes all over the floor and will get onto whatever you are wearing.
So, if you can get one that doesn't leak then it's going to be great, the issue as far as I can see however if you have no way of knowing in advance.
I would recommend you consider other saws under the circumstances.