A vast array of domestic petrol chainsaws has become available over recent years with many manufacturers recognising the trend towards people having a desire to carry out their own property maintenance. With this in mind, chainsaw designs have become increasingly user-friendly with ergonomic grips and handles ensuring maximum comfort during use, and the incorporation of shock absorbing materials reducing the fatigue that is common when working with this type of garden machinery. In the past petrol chainsaws have been notoriously difficult to start; this is no longer the case. Advances in 2-stroke engine technology have improved dramatically, resulting in petrol machines that start with minimal effort if they are properly maintained.