On Fri, 13 Nov 2020 08:31:49 +0000, ss wrote:

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Ok, thanks all I think I get it now.
I only need to use it every couple of years so wont be extensive use.

Unfortunately, with things like chainsaws that intermittent level of
use makes it even more dangerous.

If you were to get the training, got the relevant ticket (CS30):

https://www.kingswoodtraining.com/ch...utting-course/

had *all* the right PPE and did enough of it to gain a reasonable
level of experience, then it would be more like riding a bike (when
you went back to it 'next time'). ;-)

As others have mentioned, chainsaws can be very dangerous things (as
many 'professionals' can attest (and some that now can't)) and part of
that reason is because how they cut, removing a fair chunk of you,
should something go wrong (eg, not like a knife cut).

As other have also mentioned, if you know and use some basic
techniques, specifically around what you *don't* do, you could be ok.

They are similar in their risk factor to a grenade. If you read the
instructions and follow them to the letter ... and don't try to take
short cuts or try anything (that turns out to be) silly .... ;-)

Cheers, T i m