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Thanks guys for all your advice and comments. I'm coming to the conclusion that it is the clutch. Fair comments from all re training etc. I am wearing proper headgear/visor/muffs and shoes, so I'm part way there. I only use the chainsaw a few days a year, so a year without sharpening is not quite as bad as it sounds:

Hi I'm a newbie on the site. I'm a domestic arbie, lopping a few branches here and there and removing small trees. I use a Makita DCS340. I foolishly let the chain run dry for a few minutes, topped up the oil and went back to work. Pretty much straight away the chain stop - started when bringing it into contact with wood. No problem with the motor, just the chain. I took off the chain and guide, cleaned up and put everything back together but I still have the same problem. Is this likely to be due to a blunt chain [i've not had it sharpened in a year] or maybe a problem with the clutch. I'd appreciate any views on this guys. Thanks