How a saw came to be.

X2 next pics be sure to be wearing chaps...

 

I did put them on and adjusted the straps and such for the next time I cut. I need fuel for the saw before I can. I won't have anyone to take pics for me until my friend returns. I do intend to wear them, I like my legs the way they are now. I appreciate greatly they were sent to me and I know they are not cheap.

 

Get creative!! I rarely have a photographer. Almost all my pics I take myself. I will make small videos with me in them. You can take still from the video if u like. I havent done the still thing personally but know it can be done. There are programs on the computer or the player to do it or I can simply do bit on my phone from videos.

Pics when you can
And to those who helped her out....you done good!

 

My $.02
Stand where and how you are comforable, unless you are cutting wood that is under pressure (in a bind). I personally don't try to avoid standing behind the chain. Over the years, the chain has come off several times. Always my fault, usually a loose chain and I'm doing something incorrect and know it. Its probably possible, but I've never seen the chain go flying, always just drops off the bar and hangs there. Almost everyone I know heats with wood, or has at one time, and I've never heard of a close call from a chain popping off. Although, I'm sure its possible.
I've never broke a chain. Sure it happens but I don't worry about it.
IMHO, Respect a saw, don't fear it.

 

fox,
Great post. my $.02, I would add that a "sharp chain/blade is a safe blade" I would also add that I like the metal mesh face shield on my helmet with ear protection, most comfortable for me. I would like to get the ear muffs with music so I can listen to Beethoven while I cut.

 

The long chains 20" plus can sling back around and slap or wrap up your trigger hand. Make sure you have gloves on for this reason.

 

I have the radio muffs and listen to music while cutting not Beethoven though, ...country is my choice.

 

just want you safe! you get hurt with saw when your new and are learning, you are tired and should take a break and when your experienced and you do something stupid like say I don't need chaps for that little tree... other times yes but most accidents fall into one of those categories..

 

What will they think of next?

 

Beeth Oven? (Or however you pronounce it) j/k

 

Keep your left arm straight and your left thumb under the handle. If it does kick it might hurt your thumb but that's better than taking a shot to the head or torso.

 

Sorry I'm late to the party.

I've got this Echo 330T sitting here. It has an erratic idle, and I'm not sure if it has a slight air leak, or not. If one of you more competent small engine repair guys can go through it, and make it "right", I'd be happy to donate it to Kimberly as a limbing/brushing saw.

Peace,

Jonathan

 

Really? My friend was telling me that I need to get a smaller saw to handle the limbs and such because it would be easier to handle in the smaller stuff. My friend knows something about 2cycle engines; I could PM you his email address if you would like to talk with him about it. Of course I know there are guys on here that knows these engines inside and out.

Gosh you guys are wonderful, big huge hugs.

 

Yes, I have read about kickback and how you should not bring the tip of the saw into contact because it could kick the saw into your face; that is why I was standing to the side. That kickback stuff does scare me a bit.

 

Those are nice little saws. I'd be very hesitant about top handle saws for a newbie. I had one, and it was akward so it went down the road.

My 2 cents only, worth 0.

 

Welcome jon1212
HE77 of a first post

 

Awkward? All you have to do is put your hands closer together.