This cutting tool is equipped with a razor sharp cutting chain which can slice through tough and hard trees and logs in a matter of seconds. Therefore it is important to be aware of the lethal forces which can haphazardly be observed while playing with this toy!

There are a number of strange behaviours which have been observed over the past years while operating a chainsaw. Some of these behaviours arise due to improper operation of the chainsaw while others may arise due to flaws in the machine itself. Whatever be the cause, the outcome can be deadly. The push and pull forces are the basics to understand the behaviour of chainsaws. When cutting a log with the lower part of the saw, the chainsaw would move towards your legs because you would be applying downward force. Similarly, while cutting a log with the upper part, it would quickly spring towards your face, as you would be applying upward force. It is therefore important to anticipate the direction in which the chainsaw would be forced and control the motion accordingly.

You must have heard about the term "rotational kickback". In order to avoid rotational kickback you should first understand what circumstances give rise to kickbacks. Kickback occurs when the upper tip or nose of the bar comes in contact with a solid surface while the chain is moving in a downward direction. This causes the chainsaw to slip and pounce with a sudden jerk towards your face. This is an extremely dangerous situation and can be avoided only by operating the chainsaw in a proper manner and wearing proper safety gear which can be bought from reliable chainsaw suppliers. Many chainsaws of the present time come with a kickback safety guard. However the person operating should be well aware to predict, prevent and control such dangerous behaviour. It can also be avoided be preventing the tip of the chainsaw to come in contact with anything.

Another important force to master is the gravitational force. Since chainsaws are heavy machines, they should always be handled with both hands and should never be operated above chest level. Reaching out for far branches can cause loss of balance and you might fall along with the chainsaw. While cutting, the weight of the chainsaw is supported by the log, however when cutting is finished, the downward momentum can be uncontrollable if you are reaching out to cut. Always release the throttle well before to stop the moving chain in time.