this worked out great for trimming some old apple trees off our deck. It did a great job fast. Will be using it to cut straggler branches on all trees in the yard. It is quite heavy so unless the ladies are weight lifters I would not recommend it since this is a mini chain saw and you could get hurt if not held properly and firmly. Safety is everything with power tools and make sure you wear goggles and gloves as shards of wood do go flying.