On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 10:53:19 +0100, Nick Upson
wrote:

It what way is it tough on newbies? I'm intending to only do occasional
chainsaw work, not full time every day.

The first time I started or used a chainsaw was on the course. The
felling module did need a lot of concentration, but I passed with
hardly any practise (4 trees) between the course and the exam. What
does help enormously is a basic understanding of how engines work and
a familiarity with power tools. Also having a 'good eye' helps with
getting the cuts right.

One other word of caution - its bl***y hard work physically. Make sure
you pace yourself if you're not used to manual labour of this sort.

Good luck
Graham
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