"Robert11" wrote in message
It's been raining a bit here.
Should the trunk be "totally" dry before trying to cut it up, or, as the
rain water probably never
penetrates more than an inch or so, I would expect, it really doesn't
matter
?

I see you have already been directed tot he Stihl web site. That is a good
start.

Wet wood is not a problem, but wet ground can be. Be sue you have good
footing before you crank up the saw.