![]() ![]() ![]() Don't dig the bar into that zone.Ħ: Unless they're formally trained in chainsaw use, homeowners should always use a reduced kickback saw chain. Cutting on the bottom of the bar pulls you toward the log, cutting on the top of the bar pushes you away.ĥ: Beware the kickback zone. That is, you don't want to sweep right through the log, out the other side, and into your leg or foot.Ĥ: Don't be caught by surprise when you feel the saw's pull. As the old timers used to say: It's not where you start the cut that counts-it's where you finish. Bend your knees.Ģ: Keep both hands on the saw, and never take your eyes off the bar as you cut.ģ: Plan your cut so you know exactly where the saw's bar (note: it's called the bar, not the blade) will exit the log. Keep your feet approximately shoulder-width apart. For right-handed people, that means putting the left foot slightly in front and at a 45-degree angle, with the right foot slightly in back. Follow these rules every time you use your chainsaw.ġ: Stand properly using the boxer stance. ![]() Chainsaws are extremely handy tools, but they are also unforgiving and demand your undivided attention when using. ![]()
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