Janet Baraclough.. expounded:

Really? I don't know any professional chainsaw operator who doesn't
wear full gear, even for a very simple half hour job.

Proper gear means work gloves, long pants, wookboots, safety glasses,
hearing protection, and knowledge. If you're swinging a chainsaw so
badly you might cut into your legs I really don't think you should be
using one ;- Accidents can happen to anyone, true, but expecting
everyone who uses a chainsaw to own kevlar pants is going a bit too
far.
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Ann, Gardening in zone 6a
Just south of Boston, MA
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