Actually its "NEVER drop start."

It doesn't matter what precautions you take its a very convenient, very
dangerous way of starting a saw.

Frank
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"Darrell Feltmate" wrote in message
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A couple of things:
1) stay out of the line of fire
2) the kick comes mostly from the nose, keep it out of the wood
3) keep the chain tight, it loosens as it heats so snug it up now and
then
3) if you must fell alone, use a come along to direct the tree
4) do not fell alone
5) we call it protective clothing for a reason
6) be cautious, not afraid



7) NEVER drop start the saw with the throttle lock engaged.