How to Use a Chainsaw Safely - Part 1

Learn how to operate a chainsaw to fell trees. Topics include choosing an appropriate saw, history of saws, safety features of saws, saw maintenance, how to run a saw, and proper posture when using a saw. Watch Chainsaw Safety Awareness Part II to learn how to cut trees into manageable pieces and avoid hazardous situations. https://youtu.be/7qiA28e9cOk Produced by Montana State University Forestry Extension and the High Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (HICAHS) through CDC/NIOSH Grant No. 5U54OH008085. www.hicahs.colostate.edu This video is provided for informational and educational purposes only. The video contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of CDC/NIOSH or any other funders. 00:00 Introduction 02:03 History of wood cutting 03:56 Chain break - safety features 04:27 Handle break - safety features 04:56 Rubber mounting - safety features 05:11 Chain catcher - safety features 05:36 Setting chain tension 06:56 Cleaning the air filter 07:28 Using oil and gas caps 08:02 Protective gear 09:56 Starting the saw 13:12 Practicing 14:20 Sawing techniques 14:53 Cutting with the top of the bar 15:58 Summary 17:00 Credits