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Safety Gear and Chainsaw Starting Procedure

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Stihl Chainsaws...are they the best? MS311 Review and farm demonstration

What happens here

Before starting any cutting, put on all required safety gear: safety glasses (sunglasses here), a safety helmet with ear protection, and a face shield. For cutting, ensure you are wearing chainsaw chaps to protect your legs. To start the Stihl MS311, engage the chain brake, pull the choke lever, and pull the starter cord until the engine briefly fires. Then push the choke lever halfway in, and pull the cord again until it starts. Once running, give it a quick rev to disengage the choke completely.

Goal: Properly equip with safety gear and start the chainsaw safely.

Tools and materials

  • Chainsaw Chaps Husqvarna — Protecting legs from chainsaw cuts
  • Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes from flying debris
  • Stihl MS311 Chainsaw Stihl — The chainsaw being started and operated
  • Work Gloves — Providing grip and hand protection