I have a small chainsaw, and it's not powerful enough to kick back at all.
The chain just jams. Of course, your experience may differ. But don't be
quite as scared of the chainsaw as these posters are suggesting. Use a
chainsaw in good working order with a sharp chain, keep your feet on the
ground, cut so the wood doesn't pinch the chain, and you'll do fine.
-B

"Robert11" wrote in message
...
Hello:

Have just bought a gas powered chainsaw to try and cut up a tree trunk
that
fell in my yard.
Not that large, but too much for a hand saw.

Have never used a chain saw before. Frankly, it scares the heck out of
me;
not looking forward to using it.

Anyway, have this question:

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
?

Or, does it ?

Would there be more chance of a "kickback" if wet ?

What should I probably be asking ?

Any hints would be most appreciated.

Thanks,
Bob