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Chainsaw Operator's Manual:
Chainsaw Safety, Maintenance and Cross-cutting Techniques,
Published by CSIRO Publishing, 2009, 64pp
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- Page 1 Chainsaw Operator's Manual: Chainsaw Safety, Maintenance and Cross-cutting Techniques, by ForestWorks Published by CSIRO Publishing, 2009, 64pp Available from CSIRO PUBLISHING’s secure eShop or by contacting: Customer Service CSIRO PUBLISHING PO Box 1139 Collingwood Victoria 3066 Australia Telephone +61 3 9662 7666...
- Page 2 Injuries to chainsaw operators have commonly resulted from a lack of saw control or from failing to follow safe work practices. Operator fatalities have occurred as a result of being struck by rolling logs, falling trees or dislodged tree limbs.
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Page 3: Chainsaw Safety
Risk management Using a chainsaw brings with it risks that the operator must be aware of, in order to take steps to minimise the possibility of accidents or injury. It is vital that you think before you act, and carry out a risk assessment of the work you are about to do. -
Page 4: The Operator
• Do you have an adequate supply of drinking water? The equipment • Is your chainsaw sharp, properly maintained and suitable for the task at hand? • Is it full of fuel and bar oil, so you don’t need to stop the cutting sequence to refuel? •... -
Page 5: Personal Protection Equipment
The Australian Standard AS 2727 Chainsaws – Guide for Safe Working Practices lists the items of personal protection equipment (PPE) that a chainsaw operator must use. Remember that PPE is at the lower end of the scale of risk control, and will not guarantee your safety. Proper risk assessment and safe work practices must always be followed. -
Page 6: Chainsaw Maintenance
Published by CSIRO Publishing, 2009, 64pp 4. Chainsaw maintenance Regular maintenance of the chainsaw, in accordance with the manufacturer’s advice, is essential for safe, reliable and trouble-free operation. Chainsaw breakdowns are costly both in repair expenses and lost production. A professional attitude to maintenance means paying attention to: •... - Page 7 Chainsaw Operator's Manual: Chainsaw Safety, Maintenance and Cross-cutting Techniques, by ForestWorks Published by CSIRO Publishing, 2009, 64pp Chain brake • Thoroughly clean, particularly around brake band and operating mechanism. • Frequent operation of the brake throughout the day will keep the brake’s internal components free from an accumulation of dirt and saw dust.
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Page 8: Saw Chain Sharpening
Chainsaw Operator's Manual: Chainsaw Safety, Maintenance and Cross-cutting Techniques, by ForestWorks Published by CSIRO Publishing, 2009, 64pp Saw chain sharpening It is essential that the saw chain is kept sharp. Signs that a saw needs sharpening include: • you have to apply pressure to make the saw cut •... - Page 9 Chainsaw Operator's Manual: Chainsaw Safety, Maintenance and Cross-cutting Techniques, by ForestWorks Published by CSIRO Publishing, 2009, 64pp Points to remember when filing cutters: • Use a file guide recommended by the chain manufacturer. 1 = Sighting edges for side plate...
- Page 10 When cutting with the chainsaw guide bar in the vertical position, kickback reaction normally results in the chainsaw being violently flung back in the direction of the operator. In the horizontal position, the reaction will result in the chainsaw ‘kicking out’ sideways which could be potentially dangerous for bystanders.
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