I give you a lot of credit for being humble enough to ask for advice. The other guys have made it clear what you should do. I'd encourage you to not start the saw again until you have all the protective gear -- chaps, helmet, eye protection -- you need. Sh*t happens when saws are being used. Even very experienced, very skilled guys run into bad situations. You owe it to those kids and your dog to do everything possible to protect yourself. Also, I respect you for starting to recognize your personal risk factors. If the saw isn't starting right, the problem is with the saw and you would want someone to look at it. And, I know that when it's hot and humid I have a tendency to want to skip safety steps or work beyond my ability to think 100% clearly. I've been trying to discipline myself to work more intelligently and stay hydrated.Forgot to say that I usually wear a white athletic type sweat band, but I drench it pretty fast. I'm cutting in 90+ degrees and variable humidity, so that's expected. I need to get more sweatbands and stop to change or wring out when needed. I really suck at starting the saw the 2nd time, so I realize I try not to kill it if at all possible. I'm seeing that as a risk factor right about now.
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Yeah mine's broke. Unfortunately can't fix it right now, but it's on the list. I'm definitely looking forward to using it once it's fixed. In the meantime I have to be hyper aware at all times. Great advice! Thankschain brake should be on before starting saw and not released till yr at the tree/log ready to cut. also moving around or repositioning brake should be on.
basically brake is on at all times besides when u want to cut.
I sense a healthy bit of fear in your posts. You will over come the fear and achieve respect for what your saw can achieve - and the harm it can do
I wish I could. I don't even know if they have chaps that will fit women's legs. I've been meaning to go to my local dealer and give them another chance, but that wouldn't be an easy thing to discuss with them. Gonna have to bite the bullet and just do it. Thanks for the nudge in the right direction.I'd encourage you to not start the saw again until you have all the protective gear -- chaps, helmet, eye protection -- you need. .
Yeah mine's broke. Unfortunately can't fix it right now, but it's on the list. I'm definitely looking forward to using it once it's fixed. In the meantime I have to be hyper aware at all times. Great advice! Thanks
Again IMHO, just don't fire up until ready to cut. (From cold, it's a good idea to give the engine 20-30 sec. warm-up.) As I too have discovered, it is a really good idea to set the brake to bring the chain instantly to a stop, to avoid injuries.
Some of us have the scars to show how saw chain can cut flesh even when not moving. I love scabbards.
I wondered about that. I've been counting to 10, but I'll double or triple it. I've got a scabbard for the electric. I'll see if it'll fit on the Mac. Thanks!
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I'll echo being tired is one of the most dangerous times. A second is just walking around while limbing. It is easy to trip or for the saw to snag on brush. No chain brake, no problem, some of my saws are older ones without a chain brake. Keep 2 hands on the saw & turn saw off when walking any distance or navigating tricky areas. Saws should be easy to start back up.
I wish I could. I don't even know if they have chaps that will fit women's legs. I've been meaning to go to my local dealer and give them another chance, but that wouldn't be an easy thing to discuss with them. Gonna have to bite the bullet and just do it. Thanks for the nudge in the right direction. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
OMG you're a woman?! I totally thought Marcy was one of those weird Australian dude names! Like Matt, or Susan.I wish I could. I don't even know if they have chaps that will fit women's legs. I've been meaning to go to my local dealer and give them another chance, but that wouldn't be an easy thing to discuss with them. Gonna have to bite the bullet and just do it. Thanks for the nudge in the right direction.
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