libs Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Picked up a Mcculloch 738 yestrday and set straight to work on about a tonne of hornbeam thats now all split and stacked. Saw was faultless, powerfull enough and not overly loud. Only had some shooting glasses on, but took a nice splinter to the side of the head when starting a cut on a split log. Can anyone direct me to a good website for buying face protection, and reccomend what to buy, avoid, do etc.. (any tips for using the saw whilst avoiding death really) thanks lads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toombsy Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Don't know of any sites that can help mate, but make sure you check the chain tension every single time you refill the fuel. Set it just slack enough so the chain can be pulled through the motor If there's any hint of scorching from the chain on the cut wood, stop working and sharpen the blade so you don't put it under any extra stress, stretch it or let it flip out the guides And if it's got an oil reservoir like the Husqvarnas I use, check it regularly. They drink the stuff so quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 screwfix stock most PPE including chainsaw gear, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lee Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Machine mart had some cheaper safety gear on there last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boromir Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Picked up a Mcculloch 738 yestrday and set straight to work on about a tonne of hornbeam thats now all split and stacked. Saw was faultless, powerfull enough and not overly loud. Only had some shooting glasses on, but took a nice splinter to the side of the head when starting a cut on a split log. Can anyone direct me to a good website for buying face protection, and reccomend what to buy, avoid, do etc.. (any tips for using the saw whilst avoiding death really) thanks lads. Look on internet you need helmet with visor and ear defenders £30 Trousers £80+ Boots £70+ and Common sense Priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted January 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Thanks for the advice, will source one of them manly hat/visor combos this week, but I think at ~£80, the trousers will have to find another buyer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Thanks for the advice, will source one of them manly hat/visor combos this week, but I think at ~£80, the trousers will have to find another buyer! You'd be mad to use a saw without the proper trouser's on....You dont get any second chances with a chainsaw.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeainscow Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 My dad owns a garden centre with a landscaping branch. We have to by law buy all the safety gear. We have over £1000 of safety stuff for the chainsaws. If you hit a nail or some old fencing which the tree has grown around and the chainsaw kicks, thats when the gear is priceless. I'd strongly recommend the nylon chainsaw trousers. They're full of lots of thin nylon threads which jam the blade before too much damage is done. As my dad always says, "prevention is better than cure" Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyr8 Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 ballastic nylon.same stuff as bullit proof vests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 (edited) Oregan do a 12v chainsaw sharpener that I found invaluable - can use it off your car battery when away from mains and much easier than file - the Pro's don't like it I heard as it takes too much off but a sharp chain is worth it. - in my last years of logging for pleasure I acquired a hydrolic splitter - now they are good. - I get someone else to cut and log and buy it in now. Dave ps - no leggings-- http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.p...ainsaw+accident Edited January 11, 2010 by DSPUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 These boots are very good, dont get the orange wellies and they have to be the most uncomfatable thing I have ever worn. Even if you get some seatless leggings its better than nothing. I have a stihl helmet which was £40 its got the visor and the ear defenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan browning gts Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 there is a man on ebay who i use for parts and ppe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddan Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 And if it's got an oil reservoir like the Husqvarnas I use, check it regularly. They drink the stuff so quickly. I was told that you should fill the oil everytime you refill with fuel. The oil reserve should be of a size where it should never run out on a tank of fuel if that makes sense. PPE - Make sure you get the trousers, you can't be too careful with chainsaws. I have a nasty cut on my hand from a chain and that wasn't even moving at the time, how quickly it would whip through a leg doesn't bear thinking about. I made the mistake of buying chaps to start with, I found these hard to walk in and more of a hazard than a help. Get full trousers and check the markings on them. All the PPE should have a chainisaw symbol on them and have different ratings. I assume the saw is two stroke, the reason I say is because the trousers are not designed to work with electric chainsaws. They work by clogging the sprocket of the saw and stalling the engine all in a fraction of a second, electrics won't stall like that. Helmet and visor is a must. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Don't use it anyone else's property without having a license. BIG NO NO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddan Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Sorry forgot the link I got mine from this site. Quite a while ago now but they were OK when I ordered and even took the chaps back on return with no drama. Link Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badshot Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Horses for courses but I like my legs where they are. Please don't skimp on a pair of leggings they are the best investment you could make, plus the hat of course. You have already found out that a hat is a good idea, take that as a warning about the rest as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJaxeman Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Safety leggings is the number one together with helmet/visor if you are to use any knid of chainsaw these are the bear essantials (spelling) anything less is just stupid (my 25 years experience worth ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Motorcyclists have a saying-"if you have a ten pence head buy a ten pence helmet"-same with all PPE equipment-do yourself a favour and buy the best you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 I dunno, i reckon you should have to do a compulsory training to buy one. I also recomend buying the best. Saw: Stihl/Husquavana Trousers Boots Jacket Gloves Forestry helmet You only have one body but you can buy more PPE. Just a personal opinion Beretta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 When I did my course, the chap said a chainsaw can cut through flesh at 30cm a second Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Well on ful chat the chain go faster than 20 meters a second, so id belive it! Beretta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonsterandmerlin. Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 (edited) Don't use it anyone else's property without having a license. BIG NO NO! I agree but one of the strange things I find is that you can use a hedge triimer or mower or bruschcutter without tickets. But the hse web site states You do not need a ticket for use in business context if it for agri use hedgecutting fallen trees. The work is being done by the occupier or there employee,s Or if the user has use a chainsaw before the 5th 12 1998 . Regards OTH Edited January 11, 2010 by Over the hill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted January 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Your starting to bring me round to the idea of some sexy orange+black trousers now. and 20m/s ... thats terrifying when you think about it, each one of thoese little cutting teeth covering the length of the blade around 40ish times a second....... Will look at going fown to screwfix this week, before I get the saw out again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>"> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>"> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"> Chainsaw trousers are normally rated to stop the chain dead in 0.0025 of a second. Beretta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badshot Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Very good adverts for the right gear there beretta. Glad to hear you have some common sense libs, many would not take the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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