It works about like I expected. I bought the additional package of extra chains and batteries. One of the batteries doesn't seem to last long. It is not a good as my wife's little electric Stihl, but I wasn't expecting it to be better than that. It did not include any chain lube, but I got some that was made for electric saws and it wasn't all that expensive. I would not be afraid to show it to a friend and approve his purchase.