What makes a top-handle saw more dangerous than others???

[TheJollyLogger]

??? takes just as much room for an outboard clutch. It would throw the balance of the saw off though.

Harry K

An inboard clutch requires a bigger block, so to speak. Whereas an outboard clutch just needs a bulge in the chain cover.

 

[treesmith]

One big problem with top handled saws is that it is far too easy to walk around rough ground with the engine running, the brake off and a finger on the throttle trigger, something you can't do as naturally with a rear handle. There been a few problems with this and pruning the left hand in the UK and, as far as I am aware, they were banned not only for ground use but also one handed use, except in exceptional circumstances, such as cutting at full stretch in a tree or where two handed use isn't safe or practicable . That's the UK though, not the US. For me a 200t is such a perfect saw to use two handed or not but, as with all sharp tools, you just can't forget what your holding or it'll bite you

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[sgreanbeans]

Most big shows have banned one hand use, and the ISA and TCIA, but in some scenarios, it is just not practical. One of the things I disagree with. I one hand all the time when aloft. When I can 2 hand I do.

 

[derwoodii]

its a funny OH&S that says no use top handle on the deck there so dangerous but once your aloft on rope going dynamic sure tis be fine

I still dont care for em but understand them who do,,,,, cut hold snap, cut snap hold, cut snap hold, hold cut,,,,,uh oh