MagazínPrinciples of working with a chainsaw

Who himself prepares the wood for the winter, for it is true that it is heated several times. It's not just about take a chunk of dried wood stand and throw it into the fire. Working with a chainsaw clearly facilitates working with wood, but it is not to be underestimated. Chain speed is very high, only hobby saws is around 15 to 20 m / sec.

Who himself prepares the wood for the winter, for it is true that it is heated several times. It's not just about take a chunk of dried wood stand and throw it into the fire. Working with a chainsaw clearly facilitates working with wood, but it is not to be underestimated. Chain speed is very high, only hobby saws is around 15 to 20 m / sec.
 

 

Possession saws and attitude while cutting

Possession saw is the same for left and right handed. It requires a firm grip on both handles. When cutting, keep your legs astride, to improve the balance slightly pull forward one leg forward. Do not bend the loin, rather bend your legs at the knees, the singing by your body and increase its stability.
 

Movement with chainsaw

Even with a short transfer to another place saw the saw chain can not rotate, it is necessary to activate the chain brake and turn off the engine saws.
 

Safety

Ensure security to which their work. A't they move around other people or animals. If higher felling a tree, make sure it's in close proximity to power lines is, pergola, arbor or other buildings, parked vehicles, etc.. For a safe distance, can be considered a distance equal to twice the length of the tree.
 

Start of work

Starting petrol, electric and cordless saws have their differences, respect them. Always, however, the surface of the bar and chain must be clean. For a good cut it is necessary to have a sharp chain. If you have no experience with sharpening the chain, entrust sharpening expert. Do not underestimate the trial cut. If you are a beginner or have not been in operation long saw the necessity trial cut. Cut always at full engine speed.
 

Logging

Chop down a small tree can be managed with a good chainsaw, even yourself. However, if you do not have sufficient experience with the cutting, damage can also be caused by your ignorance of the very significant. An experienced woodsman can estimate and eliminate risks to a minimum. When felling itself may be a risk factor is the tree and the weather conditions. A sudden gust of wind can suddenly change the direction of fall and the consequences can be devastating. Challenging felling therefore prefer to qualified personnel with appropriate equipment, experience, examinations and insurance.