Chainsaw manual for homeowners : learn to safely use your saw to trim trees, cut firewood, and fell trees
Ruth, Brian J.2018
Book
If you share your property with trees and large shrubs, you probably own a chainsaw -- or are thinking of buying one. From cleaning up after a storm to trimming out-of-control hedges, chainsaws can make quick work of a multitude of landscaping jobs. But, as helpful and powerful as chainsaws can be, they are also extremely dangerous. You need to know how to safely and confidently use one -- and this book will show you how. With hundreds of photographs, illustrations, and step-by-step instructions in plain language, chainsaw expert Brian J. Ruth explains in detail everything you need to know to safely operate your chainsaw. In addition to covering essential projects, you will get professional advice and real solutions for: Safely operating your chainsaw, Purchasing a chainsaw that's right for you, Required protective equipment and gear, Keeping your chainsaw sharp and running smoothly, When to call in a pro.
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Author:
Ruth, Brian J., author
Imprint:
Mount Joy, PA : Fox Chapel Publishing, [2018].©2018.
Collation:
199 pages : colour illustrations, plans ; 26 cm.
Notes:
Chainsaw Manual for Homeowners is a revised edition of Homeowner's Complete Guide to the Chainsaw (2009), originally published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc.Includes index.
Contents:
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 -- Maintenance, service, and sharpening.
ISBN:
9781565239272 (paperback)
Dewey class:
621.934
Language:
English
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BRN:
60711