Chain saws are handy tools for the homeowner.
They are a great way to prune large limbs,
cut down dead or unwanted trees, and cut firewood.
Chain saws are also a safety hazard. A number
of safety features have been added to chainsaws
over the years because carelessness can result
in severe injury.
Many home owners find electric chain saws to
be just the ticket for what they need. These
saws are generally less powerful with shorter
cutting bars than their gasoline powered brethren.
But, these handy little saws are lightweight
and certainly powerful enough to prune limbs,
cut up fallen limbs and even cut down smaller
trees in the back yard. The limitation of these
saws is the power cord. You must be near an electrical
outlet to use them.
Tree
Trimming Is Much Easier With A Chain Saw
Tree
trimming with a chainsaw is a quick and efficient
way to clean up dead or dying limbs, prune
trees or top trees that are growing near
utility lines. These saws are also useful in
cutting the upper limbs out of ornamental trees,
causing them to sprout may smaller limbs that
provide more shade or help the tree take on
a more desirable shape.
Stihl
chain saws are one of the most respected names
of all chain saw makers. Andreas Stihl built
the first electric powered chain saw in Germany
in 1926. The next year he produced one of the
first practical gasoline engine powered chain
saws. Today, the company, widely recognized
for its quality and innovative engineering, manufactures
powered saws and lawn equipment in several countries,
including the Germany and the U.S. These products
are marketed worldwide.
If you use a little common sense and are conscious
of safety, you will find either electric or gasoline
powered saws to be extremely useful tools. Here
are a few basic tips.
- Read
the instruction manual and follow its recommendations
for maintenance and operation.
- Study chainsaw reviews and ratings which will allow you to compare chain saws from different power tool companies.
- Wear
safety goggles to keep wood chips and sawdust
out of your eyes.
- Always
make sure the saw is cutting away from you.
- Do
not cut with the very tip of the bar as this
may result in the saw kicking back toward
you.
- Keep
the chain sharp to make cutting easier. This
results in less wear and tear on the saw, less
effort on your part and a straighter cut.
An
excellent way to clean up fallen limbs, dead
trees, unwanted shrubs and brush is with
either electric or gasoline powered chain saws.
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