Chainsaw kicking back too much

Hi folks,

I have lately been experiencing profound kickback on my Dolmar PS-5105. The chain braking system always turns of the blade safely but it is still unnerving and interrupts the process. How can I minimize this?

Kilton

Hey Kilton,

Are you trying to cut wood longitudinally, or along the straight section of the tree? Cutting longitudinally must be carried out by experienced cutters as the greater surface area that you subject your blade to can increase the risk of kickback. Also, make sure that your chainsaw’s bar does not come into contact with the trunk of the tree as far as possible.