The Chainsaw Operator's Manual is the essential safety tool for all professional and recreational users of chainsaws. The book includes easy-to-follow charts, colour illustrations and instructions to guide chainsaw users through basic cross cutting, simple tree felling and problem tree felling, including machine assisted tree felling techniques The sections of the book correspond to the National Competency Standards for chainsaw operators, which form the basis for accreditation in government agencies. These standards are referred to in each section. The sixth edition has been substantially revised in line with new safety measures and competency standards and also illustrated with new colour line drawings and colour photographs.