I hate hitting metal with my chainsaw

[Stayalert]

So that's why when I have to cut a padlock I use my angle grinder......Had to "break into" the job site.....Owner's rep. had no key so I brought my generator and angle grinder...

 

[Whhood]

You could always cut the tree and take the loop off the stump.

 

[griffonks]

That's why I carry a TS400.....