One "must have" on our country acreages here in Oregon is a chain saw. Whether clearing debris after storms, basic maintenance of underbrush or unwanted trees, or firewood, there's nothing that fits the need like a chain saw. It's almost downright embarrassing... I get this Home Improvement/Tim Allen gleam in my eye when there's some clearing to be done! Fact is, it's a stress reliever as well as a necessary landscaping task.
But if you're getting your first chain saw, there's most definitely some do's and don'ts you should know about choosing the right size for your anticipated tasks, and basics to know before firing it up the first time.
Or, as fifth generation logger, Carl Smith, says:
But if you're getting your first chain saw, there's most definitely some do's and don'ts you should know about choosing the right size for your anticipated tasks, and basics to know before firing it up the first time.
Or, as fifth generation logger, Carl Smith, says:
"A chain saw is the most dangerous hand tool that can be purchased on the open market. It requires no license and no training to own or operate. Approximately 40,000 injuries and deaths were reported last year in the United States...and most could have been prevented."
Believe you me, as a proud owner of a 16" chain saw (and I want a bigger one!), these critters can be humbling, and frustrating. And as I did everything backwards... like reading mini-courses like this *after* the fact, I'm here to tell you that the tips on not only operating the chain saw, but storing the chain saw when not in use, shouldn't be ignored.
So take a wander over to Carl Smith's mini Chains Saw Safety course on About Forestry for some valuable insight. And while there, you'll find some other tips about felling trees, and a begginer Chainsaw 101 e-course as well.
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