I am going to work with a Chainsaw one of these days the problem is that I have seen kickback footage and i am scared that it will happen to me. So you guys get give me advice on kickbacks it will mean the world to me. If you want to know i am going to work the real BIG chainsaws i mean the real real real big ones.
Thanks for your help
2007-12-06 04:35:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Kickback happens when the cutting tooth gets caught and does not release, causing the saw to swing upwards. 95 out of a 100 cases are from the saw being used to cut in an upwards direction, and the nose of the saw gets caught. If you think about it, the chain goes away on the top, and around the nose. That top quarter of the nose is where you DO NOT want to cut, AT ALL! So you want to cut in a downward stoke.
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2007-12-07 01:07:10 · answer #1 · answered by Todd B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let the chainsaw do the work.
You see morons all the time who are sawing back and forth, rocking the blade, etc...
Them cats are asking for trouble. It's a chainsaw - it'll cut without the operator getting fancy. Unnecessary movement only increases the likelyhood that the bar may twist inside the cut and bind the chain.
Keep it simple and work with the bottom portion of the bar closest to you. The saw will want to pull away from you but can only go as far as the body of the chainsaw will allow. This is correct.
2007-12-06 12:46:48 · answer #2 · answered by nowyermessingwithasonofabitch 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kickback happens when the end of the bar contacts something. You are right it is a violent reaction. You have to be aware of your surroundings at all times and know where the end of the bar is and where it is going. Get a pro to show you the correct methods before you go on your own. Remember the risk increases as you get tired and if you haven't done this before you will get tired quickly. It is hard work. Use all the safety gear that is recommended.
2007-12-06 13:05:11 · answer #3 · answered by renpen 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, here is the best I can do without knowing you, your built size of saw etc. contact this man, he has done this all of his life and is one of the best I have ever worked with.
I saw him drive a stake in the ground and in 20 mph winds drop a tree that was 5 ft. from a home into the stake. 100 ft away, that good!
tell him johnny gave you his personal email address.
Bill Johnson
superlogger@hotmail.com
2007-12-06 12:43:11 · answer #4 · answered by John M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah its dangerous as all hell, just keep a good grasp on it and ALWAYS pay close attention to what you are doing...the last thing you want id for that to kickback with the throttle fully engaged. It has happened to me but I was paying attention and quickly let go of the throttle and managed to keep it from hitting my face.
bottom line...BE VERY CAREFUL
2007-12-06 12:41:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are very dangerous
you want to make sure your work area is clear of anything
when you are cutting you don't want to stand directly over
the saw in case it kicks up
make sure the end of the saw doesn't touch anything while you are cutting, like the ground or a stone or another piece of wood
and wear work gloves and ear protection, they are very loud
2007-12-06 12:38:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Man, start with a small one first. You're going to end up looking like Vader.
2007-12-06 12:37:45 · answer #7 · answered by Me!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep the chain tight -------sharp and dont let it run out of oil
2007-12-06 12:38:35 · answer #8 · answered by Neil G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋