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Protect head and hands
Never saw
without a helmet with a
full-coverage visor and hearing
protection. Protect your hands with
a pair of strong gloves.
Sturdy
footwear
Make sure
that your boots have a protective
toecap, saw protection and heavy
tread.
Protective pants and jacket
You are
safest if you have pants or chaps
with saw protection. That way, the
chain is stopped quickly and
effectively should the saw come into
contact with your leg.
Don't
cut alone
Never
operate a chain saw when there is no
one around to help you should
something go wrong. Also, ensure
that you have a first aid kit
available. It is also a good idea to
have a mobile phone and a whistle,
so you can call for help if you
need.
Know the
saw
Take your
time to get acquainted with the saw,
so you have a good idea how it works
and so you know its most important
parts.
Right-hand guard
The
right-hand guard is designed to
protect the user ’s hand, if the
chain should break or derail.
Kickback
protection
Kickback
can occur during most types of
operations due to lack of caution,
and is caused by the saw contacting
an object with the upper part of the
bar nose. In a kickback situation,
the saw is thrown as a result of the
force of the rotating chain. Usually
the saw is thrown upward and
backward. Make sure that your saw
has a chain brake to stop the chain
in the event of kickback.
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