There is more to owning a chainsaw than just fueling it with the right gasoline and oil mixture.

Forester Dave Johnson has some helpful tips on maintaining your blade, starting your saw and adjusting your idle.

Of course he also wants you to keep safety in mind so let's go though some of the steps he uses before and during the operation of this popular, yet often mishandled piece of power equipment that demands constant attention and vigilance.

Download chainsaw safety tips.