What safety precautions are needed when using a chainsaw?

Wear proper clothing that fits snugly and personal protective items before operating a gas-powered or electric chainsaw.

• Safety goggles for eye protection.
• Face shield to keep fast moving wood chips away from your face.
• Head protection to deflect anything that could fall on you.

What safety equipment is required for chainsaw?

Safety glasses with side shields, safety goggles, and face shields approved by standards like CAN/CSA Standard Z94. 3-15: Eye and Face Protectors. A face shield attached to the hard hat without safety glasses does not provide the adequate eye protection.

What are the examples of chainsaw hazards?

Some common hazards are: you can cut yourself, kick-back, noise, vibrations, eyes injuries, the chain can derail/break, head injuries, back injuries, crushing under falling tree and so on. Clear felling, Wind throw, Pushed and trapped timber is a job for a professional chainsaw operator.”

Should I wear gloves when using a chainsaw?

Always wear protective gloves when using a chainsaw. Chainsaw gloves should be an accessory that you always put on before you decide to fire up your chainsaw. The other essentials are: Chainsaw chaps, protective head gear and a cut-resistant jacket.

What can I use instead of a chainsaw?

A bow saw can handle many of the same cuts while saving wear and tear on a chain saw. Bow saws are capable of handling up to about a 10- to 12-inch tree, and replaceable blades mean that there’s nothing to sharpen. Look for a minimum 24-inch blade—smaller ones are suitable only for small branches—or even 30-inch.

What are five chainsaw faults which mean the chainsaw is unsafe to use?

Be aware of main hazards of chainsaw use – kickback, hearing loss, vibration disease, and CO poisoning.

Can you leave fuel in a chainsaw?

STIHL machines such as chainsaws are designed to be run on 2-stroke fuel in a 50:1 fuel to oil ratio if used with their own 2-stroke oil. This means that it can be bought and left in the can or in the machine for long periods without the need to drain or run the machine dry.

Can you stop a chainsaw with your hand?

When a running saw comes in contact with the glove, the outer layer is immediately cut through, but the inner fibers are drawn out and wrap around the chainsaw’s drive sprocket. This creates a solid lock and halts the running chain completely – thereby limiting injury to the wearer’s hand.

Why do loggers wear cotton gloves?

The reason these gloves are made of 100 per cent cotton is that synthetic gloves will tend to melt under heavy heat conditions. Given cotton actually has relatively good thermal properties, they do the job that’s required.

What is the best tool to cut firewood?

Gas: Most chainsaws are either electrically powered or operate on a 2-cycle gas engine. Electric saws are lightweight and work well for cutting smaller tree limbs and logs, but your movement is limited by an electric cord. For the serious firewood cutter, a gas saw is the best choice for both power and portability.

How can I cut firewood without a chainsaw?

Best saws to work with wood

1. Crosscut saw. This type of saw produces a smooth finish to your wood cutting.
2. Bow saw. Small, portable and hand-held, a bow saw is great for cutting through smaller branches from trees.
3. Wire saw.
4. Folding saw.
5. Hand saw.
6. Cutting with an axe.
7. Splitting wood by hand.

Why does my chainsaw bog down when I give it gas?

If your chainsaw is bogging down when you give it throttle, this is often a sign of improper gas-to-oil ratio. If there is too much gasoline in relation to the amount of oil used, this is known as a “rich mixture” and can cause the chainsaw to run poorly.