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Do You Have Safety Tips For Operating My Chain Saw
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Webster, Jill King Mariger, S. Christian |
| Copyright Year | 2002 |
| Abstract | Although there are over a hundred causes of chainsaw injuries and deaths, by far the most common cause is kickback. This occurs when the cutting teeth on the chain, or the chain itself, catches or binds in the cut. Because the chain is moving at very high speeds, if the chain or teeth strikes a hard substance or gets pinched in the cut, the whole saw will move with great force. Controlling the saw becomes impossible and it can strike the operator. Most saws in service today have safety features such as chain brakes, safety chains and deadman switches; however, these improvements on their own are not enough to ensure the safety of the operator. To avoid kickback injuries you should: |
| Starting Page | 1 |
| Ending Page | 1 |
| Page Count | 1 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Volume Number | 165 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1393&context=extension_histall&httpsredir=1&referer= |
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| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |