top handles on ebay

[Stubby]

Me too. Both hands!

Been using a chainsaw since i was 10. Don't give a ...,

 

Im with you too bud .

[H-A]

Is it only the UK where this is an issue?

 

Was the H.S.E. ruling due to a one off accident?

 

There was a knee jerk reaction with electrical installations in kitchens and bathrooms. This I believe was after an MP's daughter was electrocuted in a kitchen.

 

Was the top handle legislation down to multiple deaths or maiming incidents, or just one event?

 

As far as I can make out I am able to use my older top handle on the ground, but cant use a newer one, is that correct.

 

H-A

[treequip]

Is it only the UK where this is an issue?

 

Was the H.S.E. ruling due to a one off accident?

 

There was a knee jerk reaction with electrical installations in kitchens and bathrooms. This I believe was after an MP's daughter was electrocuted in a kitchen.

 

Was the top handle legislation down to multiple deaths or maiming incidents, or just one event?

 

As far as I can make out I am able to use my older top handle on the ground, but cant use a newer one, is that correct.

 

H-A

 

Nope there were several incidents but it was an agreement, the HSE cant make rulings.

 

And no you shouldnt use any top handle saw on the ground, I want that saw by the way

Edited February 12, 2014 by treequip

[H-A]

As that saw was made and sold before said H.S.E. agreement, it must be unaffected by any later legislation or code of practice.

 

Bit like seatbelts in my LandRover, did not exist when it was made so not needed now.

 

H-A

[gobbypunk]

The HSE are bonkers i walked into a dealers and paid cash for a 880 with a 4ft bar and they did not ask any questions and i am sure i could do alot more damage with that if i did not know what i was doing i would love a new top handle for carving with as they are so light ,hey i think the HSE are bonkers

[treequip]

As that saw was made and sold before said H.S.E. agreement, it must be unaffected by any later legislation or code of practice.

 

Bit like seatbelts in my LandRover, did not exist when it was made so not needed now.

 

H-A

 

Your land rover was made before 20 MPH limits but you will still get a fine and points

[treequip]

The HSE are bonkers i walked into a dealers and paid cash for a 880 with a 4ft bar and they did not ask any questions and i am sure i could do alot more damage with that if i did not know what i was doing i would love a new top handle for carving with as they are so light ,hey i think the HSE are bonkers

 

So you want regulation on bigger saws now?

[H-A]

Your land rover was made before 20 MPH limits but you will still get a fine and points

 

Speed limits are law, H.S.E agreements or ideals are a little less enforceable and well defined it would seem.

 

H-A

[Gus McWilliam]

Sometimes I really despair of this country. Anybody can buy a rear handled saw and use it however they wish. Even if they have a criminal record and yet if the rear handle is slightly further forward its strictly regulated. Idiocy.

[treequip]

Speed limits are law, H.S.E agreements or ideals are a little less enforceable and well defined it would seem.

 

H-A

 

But the time like thing still stands and the HSE will prosecute if you come unstuck with a top handle saw on the floor.