Written by a chainsaw pro, this guidebook will teach you how to safely complete everyday yard work.

• 12 common household chainsaw operationsare covered, such as trimming hedges and branches, felling or bucking trees, & cutting firewood
• Expert adviceand sure-handed guidance from author Brian Ruth, a professional chainsaw carver
• Step-by-step color photographsguide you through each chainsaw operation
• Learn chain sharpeningwith a new special section on chain sharpening tools and techniques
• Assess the best chainsaw for your needwith new reviews of the latest chainsaws and equipment

Taking the fear out of chainsaws by emphasizing safe handling practices,Chainsaw Manual for Homeownersaims to put raw power in the hands of everyday yardworkers.

With step-by-step color photographs throughout, 12 of the most common household chainsaw operationssuch as grooming hedges, trimming branches, felling trees, bucking trees, and cutting firewoodare tackled with expert advice and sure-handed guidance.

With an additional section devoted to chainsaw types, potential buyers can also assess which size and type of chainsaw best meets their needs. Also included is an appendix that has useful technical information and identifies the parts of a chainsaw and how each functions.