tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post4855006899095329829..comments2024-03-14T02:19:57.457-05:00Comments on Stealth Survival : Chainsaw Safety Tipsriverwalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-75175277476803803822008-10-21T02:36:00.000-05:002008-10-21T02:36:00.000-05:00To: mockumThat's a great tip! Keep it sharp is alw...To: mockum<BR/><BR/>That's a great tip! Keep it sharp is always a good practice with any kind of blade.<BR/> <BR/>Thanks <BR/><BR/>RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-38770928211534177142008-10-20T23:48:00.000-05:002008-10-20T23:48:00.000-05:00mmm, chainsawsMaybe it's not a safety tip, but I r...mmm, chainsaws<BR/><BR/>Maybe it's not a safety tip, but I recommend keeping the chain sharp. I've known some guys that let their chain get dull and it takes them forever to cut through a log.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-90653028845429796722008-10-20T15:35:00.000-05:002008-10-20T15:35:00.000-05:00To: mayberryIf you adjust the "high speed" idle......To: mayberry<BR/><BR/>If you adjust the "high speed" idle....<BR/><BR/>RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-5845268329301989642008-10-20T15:32:00.000-05:002008-10-20T15:32:00.000-05:00To: bitmapGot one of those pole saws also. Got to ...To: bitmap<BR/><BR/>Got one of those pole saws also. Got to be careful no matter what you are using. Great tip about the bees! Thanks.<BR/><BR/>RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-87184768337452186612008-10-20T15:21:00.000-05:002008-10-20T15:21:00.000-05:00"You might have thought I "saw" that coming!" Stop..."You might have thought I "saw" that coming!" Stop it, yer killin' me! Nyuck nyuck nyuck..... <BR/><BR/>You left out that nitromethane is not a suitable fuel for chainsaws. Don't laugh, I know someone who tried it......Mayberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07664966137470121099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-72805583114202551832008-10-20T13:19:00.000-05:002008-10-20T13:19:00.000-05:00If you have to cut above your head get a pole saw....If you have to cut above your head get a pole saw. Most cutting above your head will be taking out limbs so the shorter bar isn't that big of a deal.<BR/><BR/>One thing to watch out for with a pole saw is which way the limb is going to fall. I had one unexpectedly twist off and come down the pole at me. Fortunately it hit the forward grip instead of my hand.<BR/><BR/>Another rule, especially for new users, is to be aware of how tired you are getting. You may think at first that using a chain saw is no work at all but the weight of the saw and the vibration will wear you out. Take stock of yourself and if you feel your arms are tired then take a break.<BR/><BR/>Try to always have someone with you in case of a problem.<BR/><BR/>Protective clothing is a good thing. At least wear heavy leather gloves and eye and ear protection. We use electronic muffs so we can still communicate. Eye protection should be obvious but it doesn't have to be fancy - just keep the wood out of your eyes.<BR/><BR/>My dad, my cousin, and I were cutting some limbs at the farm to clear lanes for hunting. My dad's saw kicked up out of his left hand (right hand still on the control) and came back down on the back of his left hand. Fortunately, he was wearing gloves. It still tore up his hand but no permanent damage. Also fortunately, my cousin and I were there to help. He would have been in a bad situation by himself. <BR/><BR/>Another thing to look out for is to check the tree for bees and wasps before you cut. My dad was cutting some low limbs out of a tree so we could park under it and one of the limbs had a big wasp nest in it. Another time he cut down a tree and didn't realize there was a wild honey bee nest in it. He started taking limbs off the bottom of it to prepare for cutting it up into splitting length pieces when his buddy came up with an armload of wood and asked him to please get the stinger out of his nose. Good thing for them that this was in the day before African honey bees.Bitmaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08545664971977374552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-3677785880632556602008-10-20T13:11:00.000-05:002008-10-20T13:11:00.000-05:00To: gott_chaGreat minds....RWTo: gott_cha<BR/><BR/>Great minds....<BR/><BR/>RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-665290181563654032008-10-20T12:47:00.000-05:002008-10-20T12:47:00.000-05:00Seems as if we think on the same plainSeems as if we think on the same plaingott_chahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04144900084025208694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-67436464804677059252008-10-20T12:08:00.000-05:002008-10-20T12:08:00.000-05:00To: gott_chaLooks like I was just in time!You migh...To: gott_cha<BR/><BR/>Looks like I was just in time!<BR/>You might have thought I "saw" that coming! Ha!Ha!<BR/><BR/>RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-86366644868919556382008-10-20T09:26:00.000-05:002008-10-20T09:26:00.000-05:00Very timely post as I just picked up a new saw on ...Very timely post as I just picked up a new saw on Wednesday.gott_chahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04144900084025208694noreply@blogger.com