Learning how to use a chainsaw...

[Billy_Bob]

The following are all excellent sources for learning how to use a chainsaw.
(I had to hunt for all these things, but thought I would share and put them all on one page...)

Stihl DVD: "Chain Saw Safety, Operation & Maintenance"...
http://www.stihlusa.com/knowhow/knowhow_lit_video.html

"Oregon Maintenance and Safety Manual" on-line book...
http://www.oregonchain.com/tech/manual_maint.htm

OSHA Logging eTool...
(Manual logging or mechanical logging)
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/logging/mainpage.html

Book: "Professional Timber Falling" By Douglas Dent
http://onlinestore.forestindustry.com/cgi-bin/baileys/catch.html?product=92

National Timber Harvesting and Transportation Safety Foundation
Logging Safety Web Site...
http://www.loggingsafety.com

The Game of Logging...
http://www.gameoflogging.com

Common chainsaw injury locations on body - diagram.
(1/2 way down page)...
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/logging/manual/logger/personal_equip/personal_equip.html

 

[Newfie]

I'd be careful about recommending Dave Johnson's book. It's a pleasant narrative but is rife with " i know it's not the right way or the safest way but this how I've always done it" kind of stories and advice.

 

[Billy_Bob]

Right, I agree. I removed that book from the list...

 

[Mr_Brushcutter]

I've found that Husqvarna's "How to work with a chainsaw" guide is quite helpful. Covers everything from pre checks to felling. Can be found on the international husky site.

 

[Banjoec]

Good reading. Thanks for taking the time to post these links.

 

[BlueRidgeMark]

This ought to be a sticky.