Should you wear gloves when using a chainsaw?
Always wear protective gloves when using a chainsaw. Chainsaw gloves are just one component of what you should wear when cutting wood. The other essentials are: Chainsaw chaps, protective head gear and a cut-resistant jacket.
How long should your chainsaw chaps be?
Most chaps include a broad range of fits with waistbands that expand from about 28 inches up to 42 inches to suit various sizes of wearers. Most chainsaw pants also come in different length options that use either inseam or full-leg length measurements from waist to foot.
Will chainsaw chaps stop snake bite?
Snake chaps stop puncture-type attacks. Chainsaw chaps are filled with tiny shreds of fiber that bogs the chain down. All the fibers get into the chain and stop it. Go for it, if you feel froggy.
Can you wash chainsaw chaps?
Do not machine wash or machine dry chain saw chaps. Hose and brush off chaps to remove dirt and large contaminants. After the chaps have soaked, scrub them with a bristle brush, rinse them thoroughly with cold water, and allow them to line dry.
How do most chainsaw accidents happen?
The most common hazards associated with chainsaws are injuries caused by kickback, pushback, and pull-in. Kickback is the most common and poses the greatest hazard. Kickback occurs when the rotating chain is stopped suddenly by contact with a more solid area throwing the saw rapidly backward toward the operator.
How do I stop my chainsaw kickback?
Ways you can avoid chainsaw kickback
- Read the manual.
- Make sure the chain brake works before you start.
- Use low-kickback chains.
- Use a sharp chain.
- Be wary when felling tree trunks.
- Pay attention to the nose of your chainsaw bar.
How are chainsaw chaps supposed to fit?
These chaps are available in 32-, 36- and 40-inch lengths to ensure proper sizing. Chain saw operators need to wear chaps long enough to reach at least 2 inches below the boot tops. The waist and leg straps should be adjusted for a snug fit that will keep the chaps positioned correctly on the legs.