An electric chain saw is a hand-held electrically powered tool that is primarily used for cutting down timber. This is made up of a portable power saw that is composed of numerous teeth which is then linked onto a seemingly endless chain. The chain used in the manufacturing of an electric chain saw is very similar to that found on bicycles. The most common type of electric chain saw that is commonly used is the “skip tooth” electric chain saw. This particular kind of chain saw has been named as such since the tooth is located on every other chain link on the electric chain saw.


