What causes thrown chain?

[BryanEx]

... I should be taking my time and not abusing the saw.

LOL... kind of why I bought the Poulan actually. Kidding aside, I think the suggestion of using a shorter bar will be my next step along with keeping my efforts in check while cutting.

Great advice everyone - thanks! Well, maybe not the goats but...

 

[donthraen]

LOL... kind of why I bought the Poulan actually. Kidding aside, I think the suggestion of using a shorter bar will be my next step along with keeping my efforts in check while cutting.

Great advice everyone - thanks! Well, maybe not the goats but...

I use a small homelite 33cc to do that cra- used a 16in then a 12in but no help till I put on a 10in 2 years now haven't thrown a chain and the added speed and power helped