With downed trees across the region, people are cutting down trees and branches in their yards and on streets. >> Miami Valley Tornadoes: What you need to know Before you pull out the chainsaw, ...

Now that Hurricane Irma has passed, many people will soon begin the process of cleaning up, including breaking out chainsaws to remove trees and broken limbs. Collier County sent out a list of ...

A Bargersville Fire Department vehicle. Daily Journal File Photo After a man was severely injured by a chainsaw while doing yard work in Bargersville, a local firefighter is reminding people to be ...

Kickback can occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact may cause a lightning-fast reverse reaction, ...

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - The South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) has shared some safety tips for those facing the task of cleaning up storm debris. Although widely available to the general public, ...

Check that chainsaw is in working order and that chain is lubricated and sharpened. Check the chain tension and never allow it to sag. Keep people and pets away while cutting. Wear protective clothing ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When using a chainsaw, take precautions to prevent kickback, where the chainsaw flies backward and upward ...