Flintknapper
ArboristSite Operative
Not sure if this is the correct forum for the question. If not...hopefully a 'Mod' will move it.
I was looking at a Husqvarna catalog (2014) today and this picture caught my eye, because of a potentially dangerous looking technique.
I'm no Pro, so please do not lambaste me...if this is something that Pro's commonly do.
In the pic, the person felling the tree appears to be cutting a Humboldt in the base. All is good with that except the position of the person and the seemingly unorthodox grip on the saw?
Again, I am not a Pro...but I try to avoid cutting above the level of my chest (especially with a big saw). But of more concern to me...is the grip on the saw and relative position of the person in relation to the saw and chain.
I know the saw has a full wrap handle, but placing your hand that close to the chain seems unwise. The throttle lever looks to be manipulated by the thumb of the other hand...which creates a weak and awkward grip on the handle of the saw. Looks like the least bit of 'kick back' or 'pinch' would have you in serious trouble, quick?
No way the chain brake is going to save you, unless it is one of the newer style...activated by inertia. Even so, it seems to be inviting trouble to me.
What am I missing? Happy to be educated...if am way off base?
Thanks,
Flint.
I was looking at a Husqvarna catalog (2014) today and this picture caught my eye, because of a potentially dangerous looking technique.
I'm no Pro, so please do not lambaste me...if this is something that Pro's commonly do.
In the pic, the person felling the tree appears to be cutting a Humboldt in the base. All is good with that except the position of the person and the seemingly unorthodox grip on the saw?
Again, I am not a Pro...but I try to avoid cutting above the level of my chest (especially with a big saw). But of more concern to me...is the grip on the saw and relative position of the person in relation to the saw and chain.
I know the saw has a full wrap handle, but placing your hand that close to the chain seems unwise. The throttle lever looks to be manipulated by the thumb of the other hand...which creates a weak and awkward grip on the handle of the saw. Looks like the least bit of 'kick back' or 'pinch' would have you in serious trouble, quick?
No way the chain brake is going to save you, unless it is one of the newer style...activated by inertia. Even so, it seems to be inviting trouble to me.
What am I missing? Happy to be educated...if am way off base?
Thanks,
Flint.