The model is sound, however there are several aspects of it that could use a little more consideration. They could have given a removable cover for the saw, similar to what is done on chain saws, but instead they went with an extremely awkward storage case. A few words regarding the branches that are "biting": Always speed up the saw before beginning to cut, and under no circumstances should you allow it to come to a complete stop; if you do, you will not only fail to cut the branch, but you will also plant the blade in the tree, where it will be clamped, forcing you to use a hacksaw instead. There are only two ways to remove the saw from the clamped state: either use the saw itself as a lever and break it, or saw it with a hacksaw that is placed next to it. If you study up on how to use a chainsaw for felling and bucking, you can fully avoid the problem of the saw becoming clamped with branches. That's right! This saw should be your option if you're sick of using raw steel pruners and hacksaws that require constant sharpening. In a nutshell, it's the perfect solution for people like you.