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MrTFWitt:
Sorry to hear about the accident Mike, a powerful reminder these are not big boys toys.

I was chatting to a work colleague about garden tools and he turned it into a game of top trumps and seemed to think he had won by having a petrol saw compared to my weedy electric B&Q special.

He had until I asked him what protective gear he had to go with it.......

I have lent mine to a neighbour on a couple of occasions and each time he has come back injured, minor stuff like a lump on the head where the tree stump fell the wrong way or an eye full of crap because he hadnt remembered to put the visor on.
Looks like it will be conveniently broken next time he wants to use it, I'll buy some new blades for the wet wood saw instead.

Cal:
I can't agree strongly enough with the above posts - get some recognised training - as much as you can afford and also consider asking a mate who knows what they're doing to help you out once you've done your training so he/she can keep an eye on you whilst you get more practice and confidence. Take your time, and be patient - same as using any tool but c'saws are obviously more dangerous than most.

I've used Stihl and Husqvarna and like both and would def in general recommend a higher end make - you usually get what you pay for but you also get the servicing and parts support you need. Go and do your training and then perhaps discuss size of saw with the instructor.

william127:
Stihl ms 170s are brilliant value saws at £170 and cut anything up to 10 inches across despite being very light. we use them all the time for landscaping and tree work.

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