Chainsaw & Tree Work Safety

Chainsaws kill more recreational users than any other power tool. That's not a scare tactic -- it's the reason every section of this skill starts with what can go wrong before telling you how to do it right. A chainsaw doesn't care how confident you feel. It will cut through your femoral artery in the same fraction of a second it cuts through wood. PPE is non-negotiable. The felling plan is non-negotiable. Knowing when to call a professional is the most important skill in this entire document. If you skip the safety gear because it's hot outside or you're "just making one quick cut," this skill isn't for you yet.