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"Craftsman" makes nothing, but $ for Sears. And "the Villain."

Electric chainsaws, IMHO, fall into two categories:
1) cheap and relatively disposable
2) good quality & expensive.

I've not seen one yet with a chain-oiler comparable with that on a
cheapie gas saw. But ... since the typical output power is sooo much
less than a cheapie 2-stroke, you can squirt some on the chain every
few minutes. Mainly, they're quiet, and start reliably for someone
who'll let one sit for years and/or really doesn't have use for one.

Suggestions:
Either a basic gas saw- some little Poulans are quite solidly made, and
low-$, or
Hand tools- pole saw with hyper-aggressive modern blade & bow-saw, or
Find a neighbor you can borrow from.

HTH,
J