Homeowner's complete guide to the chainsaw : a chainsaw pro shows you how to safely and confidently handle everything from trimming branches and felling trees to splitting and stacking wood / by Brian J. Ruth & Jen W. Ruth.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Read this chapter! (Safety is important) -- Buying a chainsaw : which is the best one for you? -- At the store : a shopping list -- Getting started : step-by-step -- Projects. Cutting firewood (bucking) ; Making and using a sawbuck ; Splitting and stacking firewood ; Trimming overhead branches ; Trimming a hedge ; Felling a small tree ; Felling a large tree with wedges ; Limbing a downed tree ; Felling and limbing a tree near a house ; Cutting down a stump ; Milling lumber from logs ; When to bring in a professional -- Maintenance, service, and sharpening.