Don't get complacent

[Kevin]

This happened to an arborist with lots of chain saw experience.
He was cutting the bottom of a spring pole with the top of the bar when it snatched the saw from his grip and threw it back at him cutting his arm.

[Patty]

YIKES! That hadda hurt.

Our oldest son got chainsaw lessons yesterday. I still don't think he grasped the danger though.

[OneWithWood]

It looks like he was cutting on the wrong side of that spring pole.

I was taught to shave the pole on the inside of the bend until the pole breaks in a controlled manner of its own accord. 

I hope that heals up nicely and there is no nerve damage.

A friend of yours? 

[Kevin]

Just someone I know from an arborist site.
I think it caught him by surprise.

[rebocardo]

That is an eye opener and I will not forget the image soon   Hate to see that happen to anyone.