Stumps Can Ruin the Yard.

Apr 24, This video is about using a chainsaw to remove a stump at ground level without ruining my chainsaw. How to Grind a Stump With a Chainsaw. Step 1.

Check the chainsaw chain for tightness and sharpness according to your model's bar and chain specifications. Sharpen or tighten the chain as Step 2.

Step 3.

The tree stump is going to be heavy, but you can easily dispose of it by cutting it up into smaller pieces with your chainsaw and load them onto a wheelbarrow.

Step 4. Step 5. Aug 17, Use a chain saw or bow saw to cut the stump down as close to the ground as you can, without allowing the chain saw's teeth to strike the ground (this will dull your chain).

Wear steel-toed boots for this part of the job. Drill holes a few inches deep into the stump in numerous places, using the biggest, widest drill bit you have.