3 Reasons Not to Cut Above Shoulder Height With a Chainsaw

You lose control of the saw Chainsaws are designed for waist-level work. Above your shoulders, you cannot maintain the leverage or stability needed to guide the cut safely.

Kickback risk becomes dangerous At shoulder height, a kickback sends the bar straight toward your face and neck. The injury is often fatal or permanently disfiguring.

A fall becomes more likely If you are on a ladder while cutting overhead, one slip or kickback will knock you off. Use a pole saw or pruning saw for high branches, or hire a professional.