Leroy Merlin mini chainsaw drops to €36.89 with two 21 V batteries

As winter finally loosens its grip across France, many households start eyeing up fruit trees, hedges and stacks of firewood with equal parts impatience and apprehension. Hand saws and loppers often mean aching arms and weekends swallowed whole, so when a power tool dips below the symbolic €40 line, it tends to grab attention quickly.

A web-only deal that brings motorised pruning under €37

On Leroy Merlin’s website, a small electric mini chainsaw is quietly being advertised at a price that sits below much of the entry-level competition. Offered online only by the third-party seller Garryfizh, this cordless saw is currently shown with a 10% reduction.

Its price falls from €40.99 to €36.89, with free delivery in roughly a week, just in time for spring clean-up.

For shoppers accustomed to seeing well-known chainsaw brands priced well into three figures, a complete cordless set for under €37 is hard to miss. The deal is clearly aimed at occasional users: homeowners with a handful of trees to keep in check, branches to cut down to size, or a wood burner that needs a regular supply of kindling.

A ready-to-use kit with two batteries in the box

Unlike many low-cost tools that arrive “bare” (without battery or charger), this mini chainsaw comes as a full bundle. That makes it an easy, spur-of-the-moment purchase: charge it up, slot in a battery and get cutting.

The box includes:

• The 6‑inch electric mini chainsaw
• 2 x 21 V lithium batteries (1,300 mAh each)
• A mains charger
• A screwdriver for basic maintenance
• A user guide

The standout point is the spare battery. Plenty of cheaper cordless tools become irritating when the only battery runs flat after 15 minutes. With two packs, you can keep working by using one while the other tops up, extending your cutting time without spending more.

Two 21 V batteries included at this price point push the offer beyond a simple entry-level gadget.

Compact size, but enough power for real garden work

500 W motor and up to 15 cm cutting capacity

Despite its almost toy-like look, this mini chainsaw is built around a 500 W brushed motor with a copper winding. Chain speed is listed at roughly 5 m/s-well below full-size professional machines, but still perfectly serviceable for everyday domestic tasks.

The maker states it can cut branches up to 15 cm in diameter. That covers many common jobs in a typical garden: pruning fruit trees, cutting back shrubs that have turned woody, and chopping smaller logs for an indoor stove or an outdoor fire pit.

For most suburban gardens, a 15 cm capacity means you can deal with the bulk of routine pruning without needing a heavy petrol saw.

It is not designed to stand in for a proper chainsaw when it comes to felling sizeable trees or cutting through thick hardwood trunks. In other words, it belongs firmly in the upkeep and light DIY bracket.

One-handed use and 2.27 kg on the scale

For occasional users, weight can make or break a tool. With a battery installed, this mini chainsaw is said to weigh about 2.27 kg. That’s light enough for many people to handle with one hand, although best practice is to use two hands whenever you can.

A rubberised, non-slip grip helps you hold on securely, which is particularly useful when cutting at shoulder height or working at awkward angles inside dense shrubbery. Compared with a manual saw, jobs are less tiring-especially for older gardeners or anyone with reduced strength.

Safety features and practical specs

Lock-off switch and chip deflector

Even at this budget price, the basic safety elements are included. A lock-off switch is there to help prevent accidental start-ups: you need to press the safety button before squeezing the main trigger.

There’s also a small deflector near the bar intended to send chips and sawdust away from your face. It’s a simple protector rather than a full guard, so wearing protective gloves and safety glasses is still strongly recommended every time you use it.

This kind of tool still has a fast, exposed chain; the compact size does not make it harmless.

Battery life, charging and maintenance

Each of the two 21 V lithium batteries takes around 1.5 to 3 hours to recharge, depending on how empty it is. Realistically, most owners should expect short, targeted cutting sessions rather than continuous use all day.

Feature	Specification
Motor power	500 W brushed motor
Guide bar length	6 inches (about 15 cm)
Maximum branch diameter	Up to 15 cm
Battery type	21 V lithium, 1,300 mAh (x2)
Tool weight	Approx. 2.27 kg (with battery)
User rating on site	5/5 (at time of writing)

Chain tension is adjusted using the included screwdriver. It isn’t tool-free, but it should be simple enough for most non-specialists. The motor housing is designed to help with cooling during normal garden work, though-as with any compact motor-forcing it through prolonged, heavy cutting will quickly test its limits.

Value for money and who this mini chainsaw suits

Strong user feedback at a low price point

Leroy Merlin’s customer reviews currently place the tool at 5 out of 5, with buyers often praising how well it works for pruning and straightforward outdoor jobs. For a complete cordless kit priced at under €37, the value proposition is particularly strong.

For the price of a mid-range manual saw, buyers receive a powered tool that shortens jobs and broadens what they can tackle alone.

It isn’t a professional arborist’s tool, but it’s aimed at a wide group of users: people with modest gardens who want to stay on top of maintenance without paying for a contractor.

How it changes everyday garden routines

On an average weekend, a homeowner might be dealing with tasks such as:

• Remove dead wood from two or three fruit trees
• Reduce a hedge that has grown too tall
• Cut windfall branches into stove-length logs
• Clear overgrown shrubs away from pathways

With purely manual equipment, that list can easily consume an entire Saturday. A compact electric chainsaw speeds each job up and reduces the physical effort involved. Tasks that might once have required a stronger friend or neighbour become far more realistic to handle alone.

Key concepts and practical scenarios for new users

What “21 V” and “1,300 mAh” really mean

Voltage (21 V) is a broad indicator of a battery’s power potential-higher voltage can support more demanding motors. Capacity (1,300 mAh) is a measure of how much energy the battery can store.

On a mini chainsaw like this, that generally means short, efficient bursts of cutting. As a rough guide, think 10–20 minutes of stop-start use per battery, depending on how hard the wood is and how thick the branches are. Continuous cutting at the maximum 15 cm diameter will drain the battery quicker than trimming smaller growth.

Safety, risks and sensible limits

Even with a short bar, the hazards are much the same as with bigger chainsaws: kickback, hand and finger injuries, flying debris, and tiredness leading to poor control. Safer habits help reduce the risks:

• Wear gloves, eye protection and sturdy footwear
• Keep both hands on the tool whenever possible
• Work at waist height when you can, not above shoulder level
• Avoid cutting branches that are under tension and may snap back
• Pause regularly to check chain tension and battery temperature

Used sensibly, a mini chainsaw of this sort can sit neatly between manual loppers and a full petrol saw. It enables homeowners to prune little and often, which can reduce the chances of needing more drastic-and more expensive-work later.

For small to medium gardens, this under‑€37 Leroy Merlin deal is another sign that cordless tools are making motorised pruning part of everyday home maintenance, rather than something reserved for professionals and committed DIYers.