My Chainsaw Safety Class instructor taught us that gas powered chainsaws are safer — they have less torque so are more likely to get stopped by the safety chaps. However, given my (lack of) usage pattern, if I needed a chainsaw I’m sure I’d get a battery powered one for the same reasons you cite.
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