Chainsaw safety features and what they mean the kickback guard and chain brake ensure the chain stops if the saw isn t handled correctly or in case of a kickback.
Safety using chainsaw on a roof.
When stihl set out to design a chainsaw specifically for fire and rescue personnel they only had to look as far as their own backyard the virginia beach fire department vbfd for professional input.
Highly respected throughout the country for their expertise in rescue work the vbfd has been actively involved throughout the design of.
See safety tips for key precautions i ve taken to heart.
Thursday aug 1st 2019.
Health and safety executive chainsaws at work this is a web friendly version of leaflet indg317 rev2 published 01 13 introduction this leaflet gives guidance on using portable hand held petrol engine chainsaws at work.
Safety distance make sure no one is within 10 feet 3 meters when you re working with a chainsaw.
It is aimed at employers the self employed and those who control the use of.
Manufacturers are continually trying to make their chainsaws as safe as possible with new features at the the end of the day it s your responsibility to educate yourself and follow proper operating procedures whenever you use your chainsaw.
Chainsaws can be valuable tools when you have big jobs that need doing.
To reduce risk of injury stihl recommends the use of stihl quickstop chain brake on your powerhead with stihl reduced kickback bar and low kickback chain.
Read and follow all safety precautions in the safety manual improper use can cause serious or fatal injury.
Chain saw safety manual 29 07 1998 13 28 uhr.
How to use chainsaws correctly.
According to the centers for disease control cdc there are about 36 000 injuries caused by chainsaws every year.
Cut with the top or bottom of the bar and chain but avoid the.
Photos 4 and 5 show how to set up the harness and rope technically called a personal fall arrest system.
Chainsaw safety is the single most important thing you need to learn about before ever starting your chainsaw.
Chain saw safety manual english 3 warning prolonged use of a chain saw or other power tools exposing the operator to vibrations may produce whitefinger disease raynaud s phenomenon or carpal tunnel syndrome.
The roof anchor must be fastened securely to solid wood like a rafter truss or ridge beam not just through the roof.
Chain saw safety manual warning.
These conditions reduce the hand s ability to feel and regulate temperature produce numbness and burning sensations and may cause.
But in addition to these tips be sure to read and follow the safety precautions listed in your chain saw owner s manual.
Of course safety is the most important consideration when you re using a chain saw.