On 13/11/2020 08:33, Brian Gaff (Sofa) wrote:
I'd have thought that one way would cover you in chippings and also pull you
into the tree if it jammed,

Pulling you into the work piece is the safer option - the other way
sends the chain saw towards you.

but most Electric ones do not have the oomph for
that sort of thing. I've only handled one once, frightened the daylights out
of me, even when I could see.

I once attended a agriculture and woodland show where representatives
from Stihl were demonstrating their product range. One message was that
even their small electric range could inflict serious personal damage if
used incorrectly.

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