Chainsaw injury sites on body

[Haironyourchest]

I just thought of something (that I did recently, not proud to admit, but at least I was aware of my mistake at the time) Could it be that the operator pinches the bar in a small branch, and then tries to free the saw by reaching out with the left hand to jiggle the branch while still holding the saw by the back handle with the right hand, finger on the trigger? I can see that being a danger to the left hand.

[openspaceman]

I just thought of something (that I did recently, not proud to admit, but at least I was aware of my mistake at the time) Could it be that the operator pinches the bar in a small branch, and then tries to free the saw by reaching out with the left hand to jiggle the branch while still holding the saw by the back handle with the right hand, finger on the trigger? I can see that being a danger to the left hand.

 

Why not simply that the grip was poor, pushing part of saw cutting when it kicks back?

[treesrus]

one handed top saw use, i have a scar just by the jugular on my left wrist, just above the glove line.

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

I don't know if it's still about, but I've seen something published by the FC, I think, in the distant past.

 

 

I remember something like that too, a bit more recent I think.

[TIMON]

I remember something like that too, a bit more recent I think.

 

 

Me too. Think it was a handout when I did my CS 30/31. 'Bout 8 years ago.

[treequip]

i have a scar just by the jugular on my left wrist.

 

The Jugular vein is in the neck

[Ian C]

The Jugular vein is in the neck

 

Whoops! :sly:

[treesrus]

The Jugular vein is in the neck

 

oops, sorry - that should be the ulnar artery.

[Stubby]

Left hand and leg exposure makes the most sense since most end users are right handed.

easy-lift guy

 

I think you are supposed to use a saw right handed even if you are left handed.. Only ever seen one proper LH chainsaw . Forget the make . Every thing was arse about .

[Stubby]

Think it was a McCullough . Bar on the left and starter on the left .