Close.:laughing: But it is only 7 HP.
But you are correct. It can be a very dangerous saw in the hands of an inexperienced operator
Any chainsaw can be dangerous in the hands of an inexperienced operator. Heck, a chainsaw is still dangerous in the hands of an experienced operator.
Regarding my experience, I do not cut wood for a living. Never really did. We cut a lot of trees when I was younger. My dad did this stuff to earn extra money on the side. Of course, most of these trees were monsters and we were using a 16" and 20" McCulloch. I have never really had an issue with kickback, but know what it is. I also understand how the bar can get bound into the wood. Don't plan on doing much plunge cutting with the 660 and can't see where the nose of the bar would come into contact with anything unless the tree is over 25" in diameter and I am not paying attention to my cut.
The difference between the 460 and 660 is 1 hp and a couple of pounds. Figured that picking up another 1 hp for $93 would be worth it. That is the accountant in me.
FYI - Just finished reading the entire manual for both saws tonight and the entire reason I am back on the board is because I have a couple more questions.