Drop starting a chain saw means holding on to the cord and letting the saw
drop to start the engine. The left hand continues to hold the saw so it is
more of a controlled fall than a drop. Most pros I know would not do it if
the safety inspector was handy. I would not do it anyway. The safe and
professional way to do a drop start is to rest the bar on a log and then let
the weight of the saw pull the cord for you. That way the bar can not swing
down and hit your leg. There has got to be a better way to amputate.

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God bless and safe turning
Darrell Feltmate
Truro, NS Canada
www.aroundthewoods.com