A top handled saw

[18 stoner]

Get some training and buy a groundsaw

 

:thumbup1:

[Bolt]

and if your not in a tree and on the ground using it you can get a £2000 fine i do belive

 

Out of genuine interest,

 

Is this true, or simply an urban myth.

 

As I am often asked "who says we can't use it on the ground".

 

The rozzers arn't going to stop and on-the-spot fine you as they pass are they?

 

HSE are for to busy, I believe, reacting to incidents that have happened to worry about pro-active police-ing.

 

You employer certainly isn't going to fine you.

 

Just wondered if anyone knew anything?

 

:lol:I am happy to issue a £2k fine if it makes anyone feel better.

[rowan lee]

you will need to get cs30 which is maintenance of a saw. then cs31 which is felling a small tree and processing it.then cs38 which is competence in a tree and after that you can do cs39 which is chainsaw in a tree where you can use top handles saws

 

Thanks for the info, just wanted to know out of general interest.

[Hairyloon]

Out of genuine interest,

 

Is this true, or simply an urban myth.

 

As I am often asked "who says we can't use it on the ground".

 

The rozzers arn't going to stop and on-the-spot fine you as they pass are they?

 

HSE are for to busy, I believe, reacting to incidents that have happened to worry about pro-active police-ing.

It would be the HSE that would be responsible, and I can confirm that using a top-handled saw on the ground is against their rules.

I wrote and asked them why, and they said that it can be dangerous if not used safely. :?

I said to them "fine, come and get me if you dare."

 

Back in the real world, they don't give a monkeys. I informed an (obviously now ex-) employer of a leaky fuel tank on an 020T: it sprayed petrol over you when you used it.

After we parted company (for other reasons), I reported this to HSE and they didn't even write it down. :?

[Mozza]

I informed an (obviously now ex-) employer of a leaky fuel tank on an 020T: it sprayed petrol over you when you used it.

 

You wouldnt like working with me

[Hairyloon]

You wouldnt like working with me

If you spray me with petrol, then I probably wouldn't.

I don't mind kit being a bit knackered, but lines have to be drawn.

[Borders Training]

You will need cs39, but you cant get that without first doing cs30, 31, and 38.

 

You should be asked to show your qualification when buying a top handle, but i never have been. I do have cs39 though before anyone asks.

 

How many people have been asked for their tickets?

[arbclimber]

How many people have been asked for their tickets?

 

I haven't.

[Borders Training]

Its B&Q an the like who shouldnt be selling saws to joe public. I have never been asked for evidence, nor anyone I know

[arbclimber]

Its B&Q an the like who shouldnt be selling saws to joe public. I have never been asked for evidence, nor anyone I know

 

I dont know anyone who has been asked to prove cs39 before buying a top handle either.