JimR
Elite Member
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( if the chain is moving, both hands should be on the saw to avoid kickback. When taking more than 2 steps, the chain brake should be on. This will also virtually eliminate the risk of a glove being caught in the chain. )</font>
This is well said. How many times does your chain keep moving when it should be stopped when you are moving around. Some saws do not idle down fast enough, my Stihl for instance. It is very easy for the saw to catch on almost anything when you are moving. Stop the chain.
This is well said. How many times does your chain keep moving when it should be stopped when you are moving around. Some saws do not idle down fast enough, my Stihl for instance. It is very easy for the saw to catch on almost anything when you are moving. Stop the chain.