tvoivozhd---my almost ninety-year old neighbor for whom I was palbearer when he died, damn near died at about eighty years of age when his chainsaw kicked back and sliced his chest open---don't know how he stayed conscious long enough to drive his pickup fifteen miles to a clinic. The advice on Kevlar clothing is very good.Yes. Fear. Keep it with you always. (snip)Chainsaws are the most dangerous tool I use.
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Wear heavy boots, (snip)
Question : are steel-toed boots a good idea or could the angles (of cut or steel-toe) somehow deflect (before the chain stopped - and I know there are chain-brakes) the cut somewhere "worse" than the foot/toe area ?
Ear protection is good, especially if you like music or having someone whisper in your ear.
All together now, "Listen to the birdies sing ..." !
Stay scared.
SIR, yes, SIR !! (and I'm not being facetious,
this is respect-e-mail-style) 'cause even if
you have people with you - as in not 'sawing'
"alone", hospitals are a long way away when you're bleeding.
Toni
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