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A worker from a visiting tree service was killed in Louisville last Sunday (July 18th) clearing damaged trees from the serious storms that rolled through here last week. Apparently the large tree he was felling split apart further up the trunk from previous damage, and part of it fell on him. He...

Thanks! I appreciate all of the advice, but when I get a few folks saying leave it to the pros, that's usually the way I go. And if I'm not familiar with some of the terminology or techniques, I know that I may be in over my head. I've had experience felling, bucking, and cutting smaller...

I have an oak tree that has blown down and been uprooted. Is there a relatively safe technique for removing it? My concern is that the root-ball (about 4 1/2 ft diameter) will naturally want to fall back into the hole. How can I let gravity take it's course without taking me with it in the...

I'm pretty sure the new MS 260--I'll probably opt for the pro--has the fixed carb. I'll have to ask the dealer. If not, can a new one be retro-fit, and where could you find such a beast?

I appreciate the advice from those that have replied. I can assure you that the safety equipment (chaps, helmet, hearing protection--the works) will be accompanying me out the door when I buy the saw. I'm one of the only "geeks" in the neighborhood that wears long pants, gloves and eye...

Been cruising the forum for awhile, but this is my first post. I've owned Stihl lawn equipment for some time, but recently purchased some acreage and am deciding on a saw purchase. I'm sold on Stihl due to the success I've had with their products--I've checked out Husky; nice saws but they are...