Chainsaw Safety Tips Nobody Talks About

[@RockhillfarmYT]

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[@peacefieldfarm_mn]

I have been using a chain saw for over almost 50 years. When I got my first one I knew absolutely nothing. I learned from friends and by experience. I had some close calls, but nothing bad. Due to folks like you and other KZbinrs I think I am now much safer than I ever was. So thanks for making this video. It is excellent! Cheers!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks

[@PoisonShot20]

Learning goes hand and hand with humbleness. Pride is our worse enemies, it soon or later place us agains a wall and force us to realized how little we're, most people full of themselves get their wake up call, and starting listening to the wiser one. I'm not a chainsaw user expert, but as any moving power tool, it's very dangerous! Agree with you, his video is a fantastic video, down to earth talk, simple to understand!

[@luclauzon-nc9lj]

Avoid using the tip of the blade to cut cause it will kick back...a chainsaw rips meat !!....good advices and reminders on this channel...used saws for long time and you have to be in control at all times

[@jimaronson2323]

I agree with you big time about engaging the chain brake whenever you're not cutting. I do that all the time.

[@ar15gator]

As it should be 💯 Good habits, Best practices FTW ✊🏼💯🪵

[@josevelasco3245]

Me too, I have done it and squeezed by accident walking over a large log, swung it over. First and last time I didn’t engage the chain break when putting down or moving with it. I was also kind of tired.

[@damianjones6546]

​@@josevelasco3245that's another great tip. Don't work too long, I have noticed that when I am tired and worn out I make more mistakes and can get lazy too.

[@YouMatter-UDo]

In addition to that it needs to be adjusted so the chain does not move at all when the throttle is not engaged. I see amateurs all the time with misadjusted saws that way with it turning as they go walking around away from the piece they intend to cut.

[@ronfox5519]

I have developed a habit of sliding my hand back away from the trigger no matter what power tool I'm using. I don't rely on just holding my finger away from the trigger. I move the whole hand. This is a habit I developed early on as a youngster that has been repeatedly driven into me through numerous minor injuries or near misses or just what ifs.

[@raymondrobinson5251]

I am old school. Any safety concepts on 99% of your points are spot on! I don't have the chaps and helmet. Both are awesome things to use. Study each cut.

[@jimbone3296]

Very accurate and comprehensive coverage of safe saw operations. I've had the pleasure of working as a chainsaw instructor and certifier for the USFS for 25 years. Most often when viewing You Tube safe saw operations I detect mistake after mistake but in viewing this presentation it is spot on for everything that was presented. The only thing that I'd add is lack of experience/training, complacency and fatigue are the leading cause of power saw accidents. It's estimated that nearly 99% of chainsaw accidents are caused by operator error(s) and not by the saw itself.

[@mhzprayer]

Great video. The part at 17:48 was a good reminder. I've always been good at judging how gravity will affect the fall of a cut but the sneakiest thing ive seen comes when you've got a big tree down on its side and theres hidden forces being exerted by limbs pressing against the ground. Those limbs can be spring-loaded or the trunk can be because of pressure ofbtheblimbs against the ground. Your video reminded me of how the only times ive been surprised how something reacts when i cut it, was when the ground was exerting unexpected directional force due to compression of limbs against the ground.

[@AnarchAngel1]

I can relate to that. I crushed my Echo 590 with a huge White Oak tree I had felled because of limbs like that. I got the saw pinched and had to grab another saw to free it. I got so distracted trying to free the saw that I didn't think enough about the effect I would have on the tree when I did. Long story short, I cut a branch that was supporting far more weight than I thought (a "kickstand") and the saw fell out of the cut only to be squashed a split second later. I'm very lucky it was my saw that was squashed and not part of my body. Amazingly, that Echo still works fine and I still use it. The handle took the entire load and was driven into the ground. It bent a little bit but I was very impressed with its strength and durability

[@APBT-Bandog]

Brock, thanks for your excellent videos. The things I like about your videos are... 1. you are humble, 2. you do not claim to be a professional, but instead are a person with enough experience to understand various things, but are still learning and share what you are learning. Many pros have learned so much they can no longer relate to the novice, and you are right where a person needs to be to understand both the pro and the novice, which helps you share what information a novice needs to know, 3. you are an open book, and not afraid to share both the good and the bad. Thanks.

[@leovogelgesang4398]

Good points for everyone to consider. When i run a chainsaw i wear dual hearing protection ear plugs and muffs. My hearing is terrible anyway so i have to protect what i have left

[@Key-Wound]

Pardon?

[@babybiscuit11]

​@@Key-Wound Lmfaooo underrated comment.

[@patrickcorbett8361]

Work safe ! I got the message Brock We all need to hear it every so often....don't get cocky or overconfident.... Thanks pc

[@allenwaddle5130]

Pay attention folks. My uncle died in a chainsaw accident 5 years ago, he was cutting down a tree and didn't clear the area around the tree, and he couldn't get away from it when it fell.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I’m sorry to hear that. Trees are dangerous no matter what you do so we all need to take as many precautions as we can

[@gcgopro6912]

Yes, always prepare your escape route before felling the tree.

[@williambranham6249]

Sorry to hear that awful news

[@privateuploads-geo2625]

good advice on many points; two things i'd like to add: 1) staying properly hydrated is also very important, and i put electrolytes in my water jug because you really sweat salts when cutting and splitting logs and dehydration leads to fatigue; 2) ladders are a never do; spend the money for a pole saw, either hand or powered for those overhead cuts.

[@brendaelder3734]

Thanks, great points! I just want to say, I have used chainsaws for years, always went well. Last fall i purchased one of those 'Little' Battery cordless ones (8 inch). Used it quite a bit with not problem. The other day I was cutting a piece of 'cedar', which I never really realized was very different from other wood. It's a rough, stringy wood, grabs the blade easily (especially if it's not sharp), the saw blade jumped into my arm b4 I could even take my finger off the trigger. So just a reminder to all of your watchers, be aware that as they seem almost like little toys, they are Not. They can do alot of damage in a second or two. Fortunately, the cut was lengthwise down my forearm instead of across, I got real lucky. Was cut to the bone but miraculously didn't hit the muscle, nerve, ligament, tendon or the wrist/hand. So grateful but it was a 'Wake up Call that they are serious little machines!

[@JCWren]

1) I'm all for chain brakes. Even a properly adjusted saw will sometimes have blade movement when idling (at least in my experience). Hitting the chain brake makes sure any blade movement won't cause it to catch anything on the ground. 2) When using wedges, make sure then can't drop down on to the blade. I had one kick out about 12 feet. If anyone had been in front of the saw, they'd have gotten clobbered. 3) If you're still learning, work your way up in what you cut down. Don't go for that 40" tree until your comfortable with the smaller stuff. 4) Experience cutting firewood poles does not translate to experience cutting down trees. They're basically two different skill sets.

[@joeshmow1583]

Ya im a brake hitter as well. It is literally a flip of the wrist. Then a quick grab with the fingers. I remember being told by a few old timers that I will wrar it out lol. They obviously dont understand how one works.

[@Gurtderpson]

Great video, thank you. Always good to stay humble and review the basics. Its said that most major workplace injuries happen to the beginner, and the experts.

[@1288samson]

Great advice for anyone using a saw, I just turned 66 and have cut my share of trees, I've been lucky so far but after seeing your vid I now know that I can still improve some, Thanks !

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks

[@IntoTheMystery13]

This is the best video for new chain saw users. Thank you very much.

[@lashlarue7924]

Brother, I've been running various types of saws for 10 years. But I learned something today. Thank you. SUBSCRIBED.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks

[@jeffhansche6105]

No matter how familiar we are with these saws everyone needs to be reminded of the basics. Thanks, this is always worth the time.

[@dogood63]

Cutting trees and brush with a chainsaw is a an extremely dangerous activity. I have had numerous very close calls. It is imperative to follow all safety precautions. Very helpful video. Thank you.

[@blueocean2510]

The use of rope and chain from chainsaw works ok, to cut branches. Wear safety helmet, and visor, also other protective equipment if available, chaps and safety boots, gloves.

[@Annon89]

Helmet for sure. I didn’t use one for a long time and now am thankful I never got hurt. All the safety stuff saves time and keeps you working longer. Cause being hurt takes a long time to heal if you can. Thanks for all the good tips.

[@smurface549]

Also really important: If you start the saw between your legs, pinch the handle with your legs - not the blade... Believe it or not, some people try it the other way around... (Greetings from Charles Darwin). I think, this video is underrated. Chainsaw safety can't be stressed enough. I might want to add, there are special boots that have a steel tip, and the same cut-proof fabric on the shaft as the chaps, stopping the chain when you try to cut into your foot. And if you find chaps uncomfortable, there's also pants with the protective layers. Much more comfortable IMHO and they're usually not very expensive. What I'm not sure if it was missing in the video, in Europe the safety pants are available in different classes. The most common (and cheapest) class 1 protection pants are officially only stopping a chain moving no more than 20m/s (some 60ft/s ish). That speed is exceeded by many chain saws, and a pair of class 2 pants would be advisable. If that's also holding true in the US, it might be worth a consideration. Last but not least, one somewhat important rule would also be to never ever cut with only one hand on the saw. I'm guilty of that myself, cutting a small branch into short pieces, and the branch started spinning on my sawbuck, so I kept the saw (it was a small and quite lite model) in one hand and the branch in the other. Long story short, the glove was good for the trash, and some bandages had to stop the blood flow. Only some light cuts in the top of my fingers, and I had more luck than I deserved. If you absolutely have to cut with one hand, take a suitable saw. There's models that are made for that purpose, with the handle really close to the center of gravity. And keep in mind, even for those the manufacturers recommend to use both hands at all times. If there's no other solution, take a manual saw. It's a pain in the ass to cut up your branches by hand. But hey, and hour is time well spent if the alternative is spending 2h in the ER and 2 months recovering. Just always ask yourself: Do I want to save myself an hour of extra effort, or do I want to save my wife an hour a day for not having to visit me in the hospital?

[@19ghost73]

Adding to this: Invest in a really GOOD manual pull saw for those few cuts that should be done manually. They are cheap nowadays and cut with relative ease.

[@jamesedwards6269]

Excellent video. The tip about being worn out cutting is probably how most accidents happen.

[@randykalish7558]

This video is gold! I saw all my heating wood. I run cringe movies in my mind of what could happen before, during and based on each step of the process, and after, in order to keep uncomfortable. All the while I'm really enjoying using the chainsaw, but only realizing after I set it down and turn it off! 👍🙏❤️ Buckin Billy Ray!

[@todd9453]

As many commenters have already said; great video Brock. There is no way to ever know it but I'm sure your video will help to prevent an injury (injuries).

[@KaiDaBoxer]

By far the BEST video I have watched!!! Didn't get the urge to skip through the video nor go to the next video. THANK YOU!!! Great video for young boys to watch, gotta catch them before they get set in their ways lol

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks

[@Jason-wc3fh]

I've got lots of experience with a chainsaw and was bucking a tree. Didn't care to put the chaps on that day. I was finished a cut and then proceeded to step forward. When I moved my knee forward I just touched the chain as it was still slowly spinning while the saw was aimed downward. Gave me a nice deep cut right on the kneecap. Healed up good and everything, but could have been a lot worse. So my biggest chainsaw accident occurred while I wasn't even cutting anything. Chain break seems like a good idea when not cutting.

[@CheeferSutherland]

Literally trying to learn how to operate a chainsaw and do regenerative forestry on my own. Videos such as yours are absolutely essential for people like myself doing what we can to learn the basics. So happy to live in a time when information is at your fingertips. Thank you for all you do. 🙂

[@petelees6142]

Hi i saw your comment and would advise taking a couple of chainsaw courses at your local horticultural college - i did about 10 years ago (i had already 30 years of experience using chainsaws-badly) - it's money well spent - it changed my game - my top tips - ALWAYS wear full PPE - chainsaw boots/trousers helmet (with visor and hearing protectors) gloves - always engage chain brake if you are changing your footing - avoid cutting small stuff - dont go near ladders with a chainsaw - keep your chain sharp and tight - best wishes for your project

[@spacerose2489]

I never thought about compression and tension of a cut but that's amazing to know and great to learn.

[@YouTuber-mc2el]

Check out my comment on that topic I just made. Kinda lengthy but I felt necessary.

[@AnarchAngel1]

It's a super basic and super necessary part of using a saw. If you can't judge tension and compression, you're gonna have a lot of problems

[@TheRustyGarageandHomestead]

Brock, Thank you. You being safety oriented is a big help. I've recently within this last week taught my 12 year old the fundamentals and how to use a chainsaw. "Even made a video on cutting up a tree with him. I'll post it in a week or two" I did tell him the importance of wearing safety glasses and ear plugs and good leather gloves. I've always thought those were a necessities and have always worn them. I've honestly never given chaps a second thought never had them, never wore them don't even own a pair. But I think at it would be a good idea to get a pair for him and me. Seems like that would be a good piece of ppe for someone to use. I've gotten lucky in the past and have had the chain come across my jeans or bibs and lay them open. Very easily could have turned out bad for me.

[@damianjones6546]

Great video, lots of good advice here. The main issue I have is that I try to keep working when I'm worn out. That's when the accidents are more likely to happen.

[@williamwelch7]

Thanks, great advice! Here's some fun facts for you, chainsaws were invented by a German surgeon to improve the amputation saw in the 1820's, according to Robert Grimshaw in Grimshaw on Saws. It looked like an 'egg beater' drill. Stihl came up with the version we know, with Buford Johnson creating the tooth design we use, based on the mandible of a wood boring beetle. And Buckin' Billy Ray is a great guy! I learned about him from Steve, at Steve's Small Engine Saloon channel.

[@iffykidmn8170]

BBR has done videos of cutting trees from an extension ladder.

[@andrewanderson1436]

All good info. Repetitive and fatigue leads to what we call complacency in the military. Thanks for sharing your story. Glad everything turned out ok and its crazy how the hand heals like that. I will probably refer this video next time we have a safety meeting on outdoor power equipment.

[@andrewe.woodward1395]

Thanks for this chain saw safety video. Please keep us apprised about repairs to the Jeep you just bought. Thanks, Andrew

[@williampagdon4822]

Excellent Advice. I have used Chain Saws about 100 times, and it is always important to refresh your Safety Plan.

[@williambranham6249]

My safety plan is to hire someone who does this almost daily. 😅

[@germando81s]

I’m new to owning and using a chainsaw. Just picked up a Sthil MS 261. Appreciate this video and I am using all the recommended safety equipment mentioned. I have a lot of respect for this tool and what it can do if you’re not carefully. Thank you for taking the time to share this very informative video.

[@bespeedok]

The 261 is my favorite chainsaw. It’s an incredible machine. It comes neutered from the factory though. It’s a pro saw but Stihl does not sell pro components for it (liability reasons) when you’re comfortable, a few small upgrades will turn it into a monster. 1.) SugiHara 18” .325 2.) Stihl .325 full chisel 3.) West Coast Saw exaust mid. It will run like a raped ape, won’t bog and will cut your saw tube in half. Be careful

[@GrayPhillips-v9c]

thank you for this vid Brock. i wish i would have had this when i first started using a saw! i stumbled and took a cut to my lag which required over 70 stitches! great job man,

[@YouTuber-mc2el]

Great topic and excellent presentation. One item you should add that all will benefit from is one I call "Stored Energy". I had 14 trees that needed felling to erect a garage. I didn't have a big enough saw nor the experience at that time to tackle myself so I hired someone with more experience. It was on a Saturday and I had to work so the feller started that morning. I came home thinking I'd find the crew their close to finishing. Instead what I found was a mystery. No one was there and the job was clearly not done. I searched through the work area and found a saw completely destroyed along with a fuel can. I called my guy and he answered from the back of a rolling ambulance. Long story short he had dropped a tree or three and they became wedged into one another in such a way that the compression/tension that was produced could not be easily identified. He started bucking the trees to manageable sizes and made a cut where the "stored energy" erupted and created a domino affect with the other trees resulting in him getting hit by a tree now in freefall sliding down another uncut tree directly into him and backing him up into another uncut tree. The falling tree created a glancing blow to his entire right side. He told me years later that he had felt that injury long after the accident (years in fact) and he won't admit it but you know he learned from it. I think a video on that topic alone would be well received by your community. How about it?

[@ettube8686]

Good video I ran a chainsaw for thirty years on the ground and in trees and in buckets it's the most dangerous power opporated equipment on the planet especially not running properly or dull and it can help build just about anything

[@jondor654]

Agreed about poor running machine , creates bad scenarios .

[@galenperry4606]

Great points. I’ve run a chain saw for 40+ years and I have done everything dumb you can do. I too was atop of extension ladder leaned out and cut a 6” limb that kicked back, hit me in the chest and I went off and slung saw. Broken leg and saw still running on ground. Chain saws in my opinion are the most dangerous things you can use. No matter how good you think you are you will have issues. This video addresses a good bit. Wear safety gear and use common sense. Since most people don’t have common sense anymore the vast majority should not buy/use one.

[@TL50-r9f]

I had one bad accident breaking my leg. An 8 to 10 inch locust tree that naturally fell into some trees long ago at a 30 degree angle still attached to the stump and root ball. The top portion of the dead tree was cross braced into the other trees with pressure. I cut at the stump area and it kicked at me so fast it knocked me 6 feet back in the air holding my chain saw in hand. It was the last tree and I was tired and did not check the tree fully before thinking. I also cut a 10 inch black walnut limb above me standing at ground level, when it came down it pierced the ground 6 inches and only a few inches from my foot.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@canlungdoc]

Great tips. Only one I'd add is to be very careful with "sprung" limbs and saplings, as can store very big force in relatively small diameter wood. Windfalls after storms (when many amateurs/homeowners may be using saws) are particularly susceptible to twisted up wood with big stored energy, same if anything pushed over by an excavator or dozer.

[@iffykidmn8170]

tension/compression.

[@bradlarson8458]

I've nicked my saw pants twice... both times it was with a smaller saw while limbing down trees. Got too casual flipping the saw around to get the different angles. Both nicks were in the same location, left groin! Never will cut without them.

[@andrewodonovan9494]

Love your humility, Brock. Thanks for the great video. Just bought a chainsaw for trees on my new property (18inch Stihl- hoping it is big enough) so really happy to find your video. Best lesson you gave really well - always prioritze safety. (and stop if you’re tired) 😊

[@bobbymcfearin4038]

Awesome video ! This could be used as a training video for new hires by some of the tree companies I've worked for. Great job ! We were taught that you need 2 escape paths during felling operations. Also to carry saws with bars pointed behind you. That way should you trip you dont fall on the chain. Keep up the good work!

[@lesliemorris3914]

When I bought a stihl saw I git a safety bag. There were chaps, helmet and glasses. I wear these chaps every time I use that saw. When I cut a tree down, I've got that helmet on. I was helping our neighbor cut trees down, I had put a new chain on and was cutting the tree that was down. There was a lot of brush in that area. When I pulled the chainsaw back it crabbed my leg. If I had not had those chaps on it would have cut my leg.

[@douglasbarrows8110]

Appreciate being reminded of how dangerous one of my favorite things to do can be. I am going to try and use my chain brake much more than I have in the past.

[@offshoretinker]

'Try' is a failure word. I'm going to try and quit smoking/drinking.

[@RobertBrothersJr-dc7nr]

Brock ,excellent video . We all need to be reminded about safety. Thanks

[@jirusjirus9322]

Yes, reminded is good, reminded about safety is always good, reminded about love and kindness is the best. Some say, " don't remind me... could be from a bad experience like cutting your hands and bleeding all over the new rug. Safety reminders can be done numerous ways and if you are speaking from personal experience it's always real... to explain details, because you were the one injured and the danger level is a 100 % reality. Landing in the ER is no joke when you shred your hand with a running chainsaw and blood is being spilled. Remind someone to be safely conscious and it's like giving them a hug on their heart and putting a snap of awareness in their head. ⚕️👣👍

[@edthompson1727]

I appreciate the pointers an unforseen dangers that are being brought to the fore front.

[@patrickcleburneuczjsxpmp9558]

Thank you! That was very well thought out, covered lots of important tips with just the right amount of detail. Very well done.

[@jonesrick1]

Been sawing for about forty years now. Never wore protective gear. Never had a mishap because I value my limbs and am careful. Yesterday, while cutting I came close to having my first accident with a chain saw. I was tired and careless and in a hurry. Then the saw slipped and just grazed where my knee meet my thigh. It tore my jeans but didn't break any skin. Last night I ordered a pair of Technical Wrap chainsaw chaps from Amazon. No more fooling around living dangerous. And you can think of it this way: when not cutting, I can still use the chaps as kneepads when working on the ground, so there's always a use for them. Do it. Do it now!

[@brentk9520]

excellent safety tips. thanks for taking time to make this video. i have a lot of sawing to do this winter and its time for me to break down and order a pair of chaps.

[@braveswin1]

Good stuff and well-delivered, dude. Thanks so much. I'll used a saying I heard applied to something else, but it applies here as well. There are old chainsaw users and bold chainsaw users. There are no old, bold chainsaw users. At least no old, bold chainsaw users with all their limbs and digits.

[@highgatehandyman6479]

I remember reading the manual and learning so much cool information about cutting with a chainsaw. I was 23. Well worth the read

[@williamhale6808]

68 years old . I have running saws seance 13 ears are shot. Only had one close call kick back! Had one tree spin 180 and fall the wrong way. I still watch safety videos every time I see one. After all the time I have spent with saws all ways catch my self getting to lax with safety. Think before for cut!!!!!

[@BrianDoherty-e8s]

Amen. This is the best video I have seen about being careful and not becoming an injured hero. This man has the proper respect for the dangers of using a chainsaw. Most saw accidents are avoidable. I worked as timber cutter in the Pacific Northwest and have packed people out of the woods. Think through every cut and don't make a cut if you don't know what is going to happen. The biggest point: ATGATT -- all the gear, all the time. It is a lot smarter to be a working safety nerd, than a hero in a wheelchair.

[@Knudaholic]

chaffs aer a must, was clearing my worksite from weed and stuff, suddenly the saw stops, it had hit my leg without me even realizing it, new chaffs on and continue again, but slower this time,

[@MrBigbird007]

Loved the no BS easy to understand info. You rock! Thanks for helping out the newb’s

[@ashleylaw]

Good advice. Safety gear - because you are worth it. Time to think - because you are worth it. Rest up - because you are worth it.

[@frankclaudy1031]

Very helpful. I am just getting started again on the chainsaw after a long interval, really want to avoid injury.

[@bobwilliamson5993]

This fells give a ton of good advice, great advice, in fact. Do not not cut above your head if it can be avoided, FULL STOP

[@matthewknight5641]

Great video for sure. All you gotta do is realize it's not just your life it's also your family doing without if you get hurt. Safety matters to any responsible person for more than their own safety. It's our loved ones at risk also.

[@DerFledderer]

This video consists largely of parts of the mandatory Chainsaw-Qualification ("Kettensägenschein") that you need to have if you want to use your chainsaw in a public area in Germany.

[@dug5188]

Haven't seen it on many US videos but in New Zealand pretty much every bigger saw I've seen has a leather mitt for your left hand to stop what you said happening at the end of the video in a kick back.

[@thephantom3593]

That was absolutely excellent. Wish I saw this vid before I even picked up a saw. Haven't injured myself but have been lucky on a number of occasions. Only recently bought a helmet, seems exactly like yours, and glad I did. Never used to wear ear protection and am now a lot deafer than I used to be. Essential to wear. The chap thing is something I've been tossing around in my head a bit. I guess I'll go down that path while I still have two viable legs. Thanks for the video, you are a fantastic educator.

[@toddcaskey9984]

My biggest concern or when I almost took my leg off or hurt myself. Is at the end of the day (tired) that's when I make mistakes. I typed it before u talked about it . Cutting brush usually throws the chain because the branches go in between the bar and chain and your hand can get hurt. Also the saw being sharp and not taking the time to re sharpen. Great job 🤪

[@gmonte12]

Very good video! I have always cut with a small amount of fear, it has served me well for 55 years or so. One thing I do, or at least try to do, is not to line up the saw chain with my head or feet. It has saved me. Thanks

[@TheStartUpLunch]

Thank you for making a REAL safety video for those of us who value safety and life over being a He-man.

[@jacobgardner3101]

I’ve only been running a saw for 2 years… every single time I’m not cutting I hit my chain brake, I don’t really care if people think it’s stupid or whatnot. I’m protecting myself and I’m protecting the chain.

[@benjaminclingaman7551]

Thank you for making this video My friend's brother almost took a1 way trip to the cemetery because of a widowmaker. He is alive today back to work on the family farm.

[@Leeny017]

You are very lucky and I'm sure it could not have been easy to get back to it. I'm so nervous to use our little electric chainsaw. Maybe this wasn't the best video to start with, lol. I'm kidding, I learned a lot. Just the thing about the thumb placement. I'm so worried about kickback, an old boyfriend had a big scar across his cheek from that. Thanks so much for sharing your story and your knowledge.😊

[@YouMatter-UDo]

Love buckin' Billy! Get that gullet. LOL And August Hunicke And a local guy or two. The homeowner use intended old Homelite saws used to include quite a lot of good instruction and tips in their owner's manuals.

[@ettube8686]

Your actually very humble the would be a great training and safety video

[@runningoutofroad]

All sound advice - The application of proper PPE is a crucial consideration - It certainly amazes me how many amateur chainsaw users don't own and wear leg chaps - As the true professional arborists often say "You'll find your level of experience won't matter much if you stick a running chainsaw in your leg".

[@mikef1570]

Been around saws for 40+ years. The only way anyone I’ve been around sawing starts with what you call the throw method. I can’t start any of my saws the other two ways you described. Throw method I guess is how the older generations do it.

[@rolandgraff414]

Safety first✌️Thanks for the refresher my man. I also learned something’s I never knew🇺🇸Thank you! Godspeed 🌞

[@stuartlittle1451]

Brilliant video, the worst thing in any job is to be complacent.

[@gaerkej]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate the safety tips!

[@brianhildom9372]

Nice job Brock, always good info no matter how long you have been operating chainsaws. Another thing is saw push back. I've been surprised by that a few times, usually happens when the the bar is just starting to get pinched . Top of the chain moving away bites in and pushes the saw back.

[@alisaproctor7725]

Excellent primer! I have always felt that chainsaws can be dangerous, but the environment you operate them in, can be even more dangerous. You constantly have to ask yourself, if I do this, what will happen. Like playing Jinga.

[@rodbagley1686]

Love that part about kind of a hassle cutting your leg off! Makes it hard to ride a motorcycle too!

[@bentoncushing8693]

Very good class,,,,I grew up on Wood heat,,,an Sawmills,,,this is priceless info..

[@edisoncarteresq9111]

Changed hands and picked up a branch. Holding the wrap around bar. The saw hit the back of my leg and hit about four teeth. Ate my Levi’s and bit into my leg!

[@FiveSonsFarm]

I keep 4 chains on hand (1 on the saw). That way I can make a quick swap, and go back to work. My reason is because I will rush sharpening in the field vs. taking my time, and doing a better job sharpening at home. My .02.

[@nickpetkoglou1990]

I really liked your video. I started running saws while working in forestry & now use them as a chainsaw carver. One thing I think I would emphasize lots to inexperieced users is that the danger doesn't end once the tree is on the ground. I find limbing any species but especially evergreens such as spruce where visabilty is limited to be a bigger hazard than knocking them over. A person that doesn't know what they're doing will most likely get a Hard Lesson in tension & compression and quite likely a trip to the hospital or worse. It's the small & innocent looking stuff that'll hurt ya most. Thanks for the content, Cheers! from Canada.

[@johngersna3263]

Good morning Brock. You're probably thinkig, "Here we go again". 😁 I've never really had any of the safety clothing or helmit when using a chainsaw but I always wore gloves and steel toed boots. Everything that you said was spot on. To me the two most important things about what you said was about the chain brake and making sure of your footing. As a person gets older they become even more important. When I am done cutting a piece of wood when I get through it I employ the chain brake before I move an inch. Which comes to the second part about knowing exactly where your feet are. As a person gets older their balance and footing are more compromised. And last but not least you are also right about operating a chainsaw while fatigued. But in my situation I have a Stihl MS250 and by the time I can get it running I'm wore out. 😁 Anyway, keep up the good work and one day I'll tell you the story about the time that I was holding a ladder for a buddy that was trimming limbs up a tree and dropped the chainsaw. So, God bless and have a wonderful day. Sorry this was so long. 👍👍🙂

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for the comment. That sounds like a scary day. I wear the gear, but I think the biggest part of safety is your actions. I sometimes catch myself getting lazy or sloppy with what I’m doing and I’m trying to be conscious of that at all times.

[@krags.allander2465]

If that saw doesn't start by the 5th pull, you need a tune up. I've got a couple stills and they always start by the 5th pull.

[@johngersna3263]

@@krags.allander2465 It was a brand new saw. I have an old Poulan Pro that can sit for a year and it will fire up on the second pull. I was told when I bought the Stihl that they are the best but I'll never buy another one.

[@martinschulz9381]

Yeah, cutting firewood is dangerous and saws are very unforgiving....I really try to pay attention and think what I'm doing. (more so as I get older) There's a lot of stored energy in trees when cutting them up. Even though I've been cutting for many years I am still sometimes wrong about what the tree or branch will do when cutting into it. Always have an escape route. Good video.

[@johnmills3163]

Very Good points / and reminders ! Chainsaws really need to be respected ! Great tool, but one of the most dangerous tools ever invented (in the wrong hands) !

[@williambranham6249]

Anything with a motor can hurt you👍

[@johnmills3163]

Agree there.

[@HarryVonhoene]

Thanks for your safety info, if it prevents one injury, it was well worth it!

[@roaddog1m]

I finally made the jump to chaps. Ive touched my leg 3x over the years but was lucky each time once with Carhart (361), once with Key double front (592) and once with chaps (455). No injuries but realized that i was getting fatiged and being lazy. ...as well as being very lucky there was no blood any of them. Bought a pait of Husky techs now. Hot af but gonna run them anyway

[@independentnature295]

Maybe non-obvious advice for a newbie is that sticking your chainsaw into a brush pile is pretty sketchy. Even though the branches are all small they are 'loose' and can jam the saw chain or make it come off the bar.

[@genewilliams7497]

Perfect video! And perfect timing as most folks that are rookies always wait until it’s cold outside to start cutting any fire wood as like now so hopefully this content will make folks think about what they are doing with chain saws. I like you have been injured gravely before with a log rolling onto me and crushing my leg SO…. All of your points are correct for anyone’s personal safety using a saw! Hope you and the family had a great thanksgiving! Oh…. Is the new LS hat a clue for upcoming announcements?? Great channel and content…. You keep it ALL interesting and fun!! 🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍

[@mreggbird]

Props to you for this vid. It’s always funny to me that people make fun of valuing our lifes/health/safety

[@toddcaskey9984]

The safety programs say if more than 1 step put it on or stepping over something ( chain break ) and have chain break engaged when starting . Great job hopefully u helped somebody stay safe . 🤪

[@OldIronAcres]

I love the little electric chainsaws... but I find them even more dangerous than the big ones! They have less mass, so they buck easier (IMO) and I've "caught" two of them jumping at my face (stitches needed) especially when cutting tiny limbs (1" or less). - - - And you're completely right, Fatuigue is ALWAYS what gets me in trouble, with a saw, a tractor, a rope, or any other project! Great reminder video Brock!!

[@davidshettlesworth1442]

Thanks for an excellent cautionary video. Some good wisdom, Carry On!

[@jaysonfrench]

Would love to see you do a comparison on AirPod Pro 2nd Gen with noise canceling vs. over the ear. I use over the ear headphones for chainsaw work and in ear AirPod Pro for tractor work.

[@pwilding59]

Great video and will recommend to others to watch. One point to add about the chain brake, on Stihl saws at least, is that it is an inertia operated brake too. If there is a kickback, the weight of the brake handle is sufficient to operate the brake, and not reliant on your wrist/arm moving it. Great in the falling position, or any time your left hand is not directly behind the handle. Check the Stihl website for details.

[@jdtexas2048]

EXCELLENT Advice and education..!!!

[@Cullen_Bohannon]

Thanks for the video buddy. Not trying to be a jerk but it blows my mind that we have to explain common sense. All of what you explained is verbatim from the ops manual. People need to read their manual and slow down. COMMON SENSE.

[@DavidBall-v5i]

Thanks for your transparency!!!