Can you use a chainsaw while on a ladder?

Never operate a chainsaw on a ladder, and never cut limbs that are higher than your shoulder. (If you’re looking to cut something higher, consider an altogether different tool: a manual rope saw, often called a pocket chainsaw.)

Can a chainsaw cut horizontally?

Make a horizontal cut as close to the ground as possible. Go slow and keep the chainsaw steady. If you find that the chainsaw chain is getting pinched, use a wedge to keep a separation between the top and bottom layers of wood.

What is chainsaw kickback?

Kickback is the term to describe the unexpected upward motion of the guide bar. Kickback occurs when the end portion of the nose of the bar (the kickback zone) strikes an object and the chain momentarily snags, or is pinched.

How do you stop a chainsaw kickback?

Ways you can avoid chainsaw kickback

1. Read the manual.
2. Make sure the chain brake works before you start.
3. Use low-kickback chains.
4. Use a sharp chain.
5. Be wary when felling tree trunks.
6. Pay attention to the nose of your chainsaw bar.

How common are chainsaw injuries?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 36,000 people are injured by chainsaws annually. Medical costs for chainsaw injuries based on these facts amount to about 350 million dollars per year.

What should you not do when cutting with a chainsaw?

Avoid cutting with the “kickback zone” of the chainsaw bar. It can cause the saw to kick back toward you and cause chainsaw injuries. Keep control of the chain saw while you’re cutting by using an encircling grip. Cutting with the chain on the bottom of the bar is the most common and natural-feeling way to cut.

What happens if the chain is too loose on a chainsaw?

New chains stretch and need to be checked after 20 minutes of use. Loose chains can fly off the bar, causing serious injury. A loose chain also damages the driver’s BAR on the chain and prevents them from fitting back into the bar groove. To make adjustments, loosen the bar nuts that hold the bar.

Why does my Chainsaw Kick Back at me?

It can cause the saw to kick back toward you and cause chainsaw injuries. Keep control of the chain saw while you’re cutting by using an encircling grip. Cutting with the chain on the bottom of the bar is the most common and natural-feeling way to cut.

Is a chainsaw more dangerous than a circular saw?

If you had a circular saw that could do it, it would be far more dangerous than a chainsaw, and you could forget about using it for any other job. A chainsaw looks dangerous—and it is—but it’s also useful for certain cutting tasks. The most important tips for using such a dangerous tool as a chainsaw have to do with using it safely.