Getting rid of Laurel Hedge

Davesnave

arbrighton wrote: »

Never mind dulling the blade (which can easily be sharpened with a guide and file, and would need to be anyway to remain effective), the issue with a chainsaw touching the ground is kick back and risk of injury

All true, but it's unlikely someone inexperienced would know how to do the sharpening, or have the kit, including the safety clothing.

arbrighton

Davesnave wrote: »

All true, but it's unlikely someone inexperienced would know how to do the sharpening, or have the kit, including the safety clothing.

True but that's all the more reason to mention kick back then. I wouldn't recommend chainsaws to the inexperienced for so many reasons. Especially if they then ask about using a corded one.

And yeah, I only have a clue as I did the NPTC course years ago in previous career. Latest totally romantic gift from the husband (cough cough not cough) is a chainsaw sharpening jig/ guide....
And i just retrieved my trousers and boots from parents place too.

Davesnave

arbrighton wrote: »

True but that's all the more reason to mention kick back then.

I didn't mention all the other stuff for brevity, considering that if the OP was told the tool would be unsuitable, they'd not go further with the idea.

Thought that obvious, but brevity isn't the outcome now! :rotfl: