How to Cut a Bush With a Chainsaw

Put on all of your proper safety equipment, as injury and death may occur from chainsaw operation. Tie back long hair and remove any jewelry from your body.

Fill the chainsaw’s gas tank at least three-quarters full with freshly mixed chainsaw fuel, mixed according to your model’s specifications. Fill the chainsaw’s oil tank with the bar and chain lubrication.

Set the chainsaw on a flat area. Place your left hand on the front handle and your right foot inside the rear handle. Grab the starter rope with your right hand and start the chainsaw according to your model’s starting instructions.

Let the chainsaw idle for a few minutes to warm up. Hold the chainsaw with your left hand on the front handle, and your fingers and thumb wrapped around the handle. Grip the rear throttle handle with your right hand, with your thumb wrapped around the handle.

Walk up to the first bush to be cut. Depress the throttle completely and move the tip across the branches of the bush. Work from the top down and cut slowly to the desired depth.

Cut as much as possible with the tip and the underside of the bar, where most of the power comes from, giving it a cleaner cut. Move the tip slowly and always keep an eye on the tip. Keep all pets and people at least 10 yards away at all times.

Turn the chainsaw off if any pieces of the bush become trapped between the chain and the bar. Lock the safety brake when you're walking with the chainsaw. Keep both hands on the chainsaw at all times when it is running.