Chainsaws - A Guide to Safety with

This booklet has been produced for anyone who is an occasional chainsaw user. It is not intended for professional forestry workers as their work is already governed by detailed safety codes.

In this booklet you’ll find information on chainsaw safety devices, protective clothing and equipment you should wear, and timetested advice on safe working methods. It also gives tips on maintaining your chainsaw and other ways you can safeguard yourself and other people.

Revised April 2006

Table of Contents

About this Booklet
Know Your Capabilities
Know Your Saw
Personal Safety Equipment
Work Area Safety
Checking Your Saw
Starting the Saw
Cutting with the Saw
Avoiding Kickback
Refuelling the Saw
Care of Your Chain
Avoiding Health Problems
General Saw Maintenance

[size: 400k ]

Year: April 2006
ISBN: 0-477-03688-0
Pages: 40
Features: DLE

Subject Listings:
Forestry