I bought Stihl chaps, kevlar mittens, helmet AND chainsaw boots with kevlar -- encourage everyone to get the boots -- often overlooked, but read about how many injuries are on the feet. When I use the saw, I take the time to put all of the above on; may not be "manly" to some, but the horror stories about saw injuries don't make that an issue for me. Altogether, I spent much more for the safety equipment than the saw itself. By the way, consider chaps that wrap around the calf, since the chain tends to "walk" when it contacts your leg -- AND, it does it VERY FAST.
Bill