North Dakota State University provides safety tips.  There is probably no other power tool that is potentially as dangerous to operate as a chainsaw, but it doesn't have to be that way. Employing standard safety precautions removes most of the danger.

It is when we get careless or tired that accidents happen.

Speaking of chainsaw accidents... on a personal note, the worst accident I have experienced with a chainsaw was when the saw was not running and sitting out of the way.  I wasn't carving anything on that particular day - I was cutting firewood - lots of firewood.  I was done for the day and had the bed of my Dodge truck overloaded with fresh logs.  The saw was sitting on top of some logs and I reached over it to adjust some wood.  My bare arm came into contact with the red-hot muffler of the saw and I immediately received a semi-permanent burn in the exact shape of the round muffler, including holes and manufacturer's stamp. 

It had been a long day and I was tired.  Fatigue dulls our awareness and although we can be on high alert when using such a power tool, it is easy to relax when the engine is turned off.  The lesson is obvious.

Gas
McCulloch 14" Bar, 36cc 2-cycle Gas  Chain Saw - 1-year limited warranty - 14" gas saw; 36cc, 2-cycle engine - Electronic ignition for reliable starts - Automatic oilier for consistent lubrication - Chain brake/hand guard	McCulloch MS1436NAV 36cc 2-cycle Gas
Makita 20" Bar, 64cc Gasoline Chain Saw - Double air filtration - Rugged Cast cylinder - Easy maintenance - Low noise operation - Efficient Cold Weather Operation	Makita DCS6401-20 20" 64cc Gas
Electric
Makita 16" Bar, Electric Chain Saw - Double insulated - Powerful inline motor with direct drive - Automatic oilier for steady bar oiling - Large trigger for operation with gloves - Ergonomically designed	Makita UC4000 16" Electric

Canadian Home Workshop magazine

Great article about choosing the right chainsaw, it reads... Whether your house is in the city or country, most of us live near more trees than we realize. And as beautiful and essential as trees are, they do get in the way when they go horizontal. As weather becomes unpredictable, the ability to cut yourself out of a mess of branches becomes more important.  I'm certainly not suggesting that chainsaws are for everyone. They're not. .....there's some key information you need to understand to choose well. And the first has to do with engine size. Read entire article...

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