Yea. Maybe this was made before sawzalls n whatnot were popular lol idk. I've seen old videos where guys use chainsaws for all kinds of random sht that I'd never try
Just read a story about a tree surgeon in London who lost his life due to chainsaw kickback and came to find out what kickback was so I could grasp the true nature of the incident. Very sad story.
yeap kickback is definitely up there on an arborist's fear list alongside tree risks. especially when it goes back and up. Sounds like the tree surgeon didn't have an engine brake on his?? or couldn't react in time?
@@jimmywatsup1 I'm not sure why it happened to him or what the fault was but I remember he was quite young and it was just such a tragic event. I really felt for his family. I hope there's ways to decrease that kind of risk cos I don't doubt it would be a huge fear for anyone in the job.
I'm doubting the idea of standing to the side of a cut because if kickback occurs, your hand will likely pull the saw towards your neck. At that point you'll want to hope to God that chain brake engages via inertia.. even then it's probably going to hurt
No joke! I was cutting a tree and had checked for ANY nails and missed one! It grabbed the nail and sent the flying chain right into my face! It cut not only through the protective gear but gave a pretty good nick to my nose! If the chainbreak hadn't done it's job this could have ended...well...cosmetically worse lol
I always like to make two precise cuts right next to each other about a blades width apart to prevent pinching. Feel like this should be a SOP for cutting branches and logs that have the potential to pinch.
that's not going to prevent the kind of pinching that causes kickback, when the weight of the log shifts closing the cut, extra kerf isn't going to stop the pinch, proper cutting technique just needs to be used.
2:30 I’m pretty sure that chainsaws are banned for use in construction in the U.K. Why on earth is he using a chainsaw to cut a thin piece of board? There are jigsaws, circular saws etc. for this sort of thing. Chainsaws on anything smaller than a 2 or 3 inch limb is likely to flick the chain off which is a nuisance and potentially very dangerous.
Kickback is when the chainsaw, caused by the high speed of the saw blades, is, for whatever reason or reasons, unacceptably is forced back by undue forces right into the path of the chainsaw operator, usually towards the hands, chest, neck, hip, or even the face of the operator, and if the blades touch any of these areas during kickback, serious injuries can result. A typical kickback injury risk happens when, say, you use the saw on the bottom of the tree trunk to take the tree down, and after you cut, you pull the saw back of the tree too fast and suddenly, some extra force kicks the saw backward (hence the "kickback"), which forces the whole saw even more backwards towards you and the blades - in just seconds - are in the direct path of you and BOOM! - you are badly cut or lacerated as a result of this.
He kind of Implys that you someones gona operate chainsaw with one hand lol, Like obviously your not gona go gangster style and use one hand to cut the wood. Its commons sense, and yes you should always have your hand tilted so that if there is a kickback, the top of your hand will hit the engine brake.
not alot, but don't expect too much power coming out, might take a while to cut it. But i guess apply the same principles as you would would any tree cutting.
That was not OSB it was AC plywood and in my 40 years of residential construction I have also used a chainsaw it has its uses. cutting a large beam is one, also demo is done faster with a chainsaw. I use what make the job go faster if it gets covered up who cares what cutts it. I see hacks use worm drive saws all the time. its not the saw its the operator that matters...
Oh didn't know that dynamic! Good to know, yeah I agree with you the metric system is too difficult for americans to embrace we are still using a king's foot and thumb as measurement. Pretty ridiculous.
i just gotta simple question for anyone ,, if it kicks back when the tip touches a solid object ,, why dont they make a guard for the tip so it doesn't happen?
Gotta guess you don't use a chainsaw much. Back in the day, Homelite bundled their "Safe-T-Tip" POS with smaller saws that might be used by homeowners. Got one with my 150AO. Never used it. Rotational kickback generally occurs with contact at upper bar tip. See the tips in the vid about preventing injury from kickback. Procedure is much more important than hardware dependancy.
Other notable ways: hide in a closet forever. Have arms removed. Only use chainsaws w no chain. Be an astronaut and live in space. Wait, are there space chainsaws
We can thank God that lads like me are willing to take the risk so that those large dying tree limbs don’t fall down and kill someone. Someone’s gotta get the wood for our houses and furniture too.
actually, Practise is the verb. Its a UK/Canadian thing, prob Australia too. Must be something to do with Metric. When are you Americans going to get with the standard world and switch to metric, and spell words with different letters haha..
i see all these vids and one thing is true in all. its amatuer videos for sure. I like the fact that it deals with safety, but I think that a professional should do the teaching not a joe blow on u-tube.
2:20 the log falls and the dude just fuckin dips lmao
6) Don't use a chainsaw to cut interior plywood...unless you're a hillbilly.
I hear it's popular in Texas according to a horror movie I once saw...
yea wtf was that? lol
Hard to take the rest of the video seriously after I saw that.
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Yea. Maybe this was made before sawzalls n whatnot were popular lol idk. I've seen old videos where guys use chainsaws for all kinds of random sht that I'd never try
It’s a miracle I wasn’t seriously injured the first time I used a chainsaw. I had no clue about kickback
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You know your saw is old as hell when the chainbrake is made of steel
no, it's old when it Doesn't have one! lol
mine doesnt have one
Great advice! Thank you!
Just read a story about a tree surgeon in London who lost his life due to chainsaw kickback and came to find out what kickback was so I could grasp the true nature of the incident. Very sad story.
yeap kickback is definitely up there on an arborist's fear list alongside tree risks. especially when it goes back and up. Sounds like the tree surgeon didn't have an engine brake on his?? or couldn't react in time?
@@jimmywatsup1 I'm not sure why it happened to him or what the fault was but I remember he was quite young and it was just such a tragic event. I really felt for his family. I hope there's ways to decrease that kind of risk cos I don't doubt it would be a huge fear for anyone in the job.
Great video! Thanks a bunch!
I'm doubting the idea of standing to the side of a cut because if kickback occurs, your hand will likely pull the saw towards your neck. At that point you'll want to hope to God that chain brake engages via inertia.. even then it's probably going to hurt
Great upload! Thx!
Thank you sir!
No joke! I was cutting a tree and had checked for ANY nails and missed one! It grabbed the nail and sent the flying chain right into my face! It cut not only through the protective gear but gave a pretty good nick to my nose! If the chainbreak hadn't done it's job this could have ended...well...cosmetically worse lol
The best way to avoid being injured by a chainsaw is to pay someone else to do any work that requires use of a chainsaw.
I always like to make two precise cuts right next to each other about a blades width apart to prevent pinching. Feel like this should be a SOP for cutting branches and logs that have the potential to pinch.
that's not going to prevent the kind of pinching that causes kickback, when the weight of the log shifts closing the cut, extra kerf isn't going to stop the pinch, proper cutting technique just needs to be used.
@@redclayfarm6490 or perhaps you let him know of wedges.
Nice work
Never used chainsaw before. Just bought me a $99 cheap Chinese saw from online. Tomorrow I will use it. Great video, I feel like I am pro already. 😂😂😂
Gone but never forgotten. Rip china chainsaw guy
China chainsaw guy shook hands with danger. RIP.
Wouldn't it be best to dig the spikes on the front I the saw into the log instead of holding it so the saw isn't up against the log?
I'm from a company who builts and sells this type of machines, but newer and more professional... Steel brake, what an ancient collection...
in the thumbnail i thought this bro was dressed like spiderman
2:30 I’m pretty sure that chainsaws are banned for use in construction in the U.K. Why on earth is he using a chainsaw to cut a thin piece of board? There are jigsaws, circular saws etc. for this sort of thing. Chainsaws on anything smaller than a 2 or 3 inch limb is likely to flick the chain off which is a nuisance and potentially very dangerous.
Kickback is when the chainsaw, caused by the high speed of the saw blades, is, for whatever reason or reasons, unacceptably is forced back by undue forces right into the path of the chainsaw operator, usually towards the hands, chest, neck, hip, or even the face of the operator, and if the blades touch any of these areas during kickback, serious injuries can result.
A typical kickback injury risk happens when, say, you use the saw on the bottom of the tree trunk to take the tree down, and after you cut, you pull the saw back of the tree too fast and suddenly, some extra force kicks the saw backward (hence the "kickback"), which forces the whole saw even more backwards towards you and the blades - in just seconds - are in the direct path of you and BOOM! - you are badly cut or lacerated as a result of this.
There is only one kickback and that is bar tip dig in the one that was pinched in a closing cut is called push back
Dis why i always hold the chainsaw upside-down
Bro I hang upside down and use it right side up. Wait..
Keep your left arm outstretched and locked in position!
He kind of Implys that you someones gona operate chainsaw with one hand lol, Like obviously your not gona go gangster style and use one hand to cut the wood. Its commons sense, and yes you should always have your hand tilted so that if there is a kickback, the top of your hand will hit the engine brake.
I always drink a powerade before chainsawing~
Jack Bauer?
What chainsaw is he using? Would love to get my hands on a one that looks that sturdy with the metal chain brake.
Looks like an old husqvarna 288
It looks similar to my partner p70. But it’s not a partner(at least I don’t think it is)
Thats what she said!!
I had a few small trees fall. So I got an electric 10 amp chainsaw. I'm going to take it slow. Any other concerns?
not alot, but don't expect too much power coming out, might take a while to cut it. But i guess apply the same principles as you would would any tree cutting.
For small trees I started using a saws all with a diablo pruning blade.
That was not OSB it was AC plywood and in my 40 years of residential construction I have also used a chainsaw it has its uses. cutting a large beam is one, also demo is done faster with a chainsaw. I use what make the job go faster if it gets covered up who cares what cutts it. I see hacks use worm drive saws all the time. its not the saw its the operator that matters...
Chainsaw man reference?!?!?
Oh didn't know that dynamic! Good to know, yeah I agree with you the metric system is too difficult for americans to embrace we are still using a king's foot and thumb as measurement. Pretty ridiculous.
forgot hand protection unless you don't plan on using them when your 80
i just gotta simple question for anyone ,, if it kicks back when the tip touches a solid object ,, why dont they make a guard for the tip so it doesn't happen?
Gotta guess you don't use a chainsaw much. Back in the day, Homelite bundled their "Safe-T-Tip" POS with smaller saws that might be used by homeowners. Got one with my 150AO. Never used it. Rotational kickback generally occurs with contact at upper bar tip. See the tips in the vid about preventing injury from kickback. Procedure is much more important than hardware dependancy.
Yea I've seen them with that, but even just looking you can tell it's be a serious nuisance. At least for any real chainsaw work.
The best way to totally avoid kickbacks is to totally avoid chainsaws.
Other notable ways: hide in a closet forever. Have arms removed. Only use chainsaws w no chain. Be an astronaut and live in space. Wait, are there space chainsaws
Unfortunately, there are many instances where you can't avoid using them.
We can thank God that lads like me are willing to take the risk so that those large dying tree limbs don’t fall down and kill someone.
Someone’s gotta get the wood for our houses and furniture too.
how was that person able to plunge in by placing the tip on interior wall panels if contact with tip can cause kick back?
Kick back zone is between 3 & 12 o’clock
He is cutting below the 3 o’clock zone
yes but .... ok thanks
0:37 I hate my job
Me to 😕
Saw is clearly dull and not even useable! Operator is in line of the bar ,major risk of injury!
ANYONE WANT TO SNIFF MY WORK BOOTS?
actually, Practise is the verb. Its a UK/Canadian thing, prob Australia too. Must be something to do with Metric. When are you Americans going to get with the standard world and switch to metric, and spell words with different letters haha..
Wow it's almost like it's not wrong it's just different
Also yeah I just replied to a 6 year old comment fuck you
Never metric, imperial forever!
Sooooo..... Use common sense and make sure theres nothing behind your cut
3:24 It is Practice...not Practise,
i see all these vids and one thing is true in all. its amatuer videos for sure. I like the fact that it deals with safety, but I think that a professional should do the teaching not a joe blow on u-tube.
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3:24 so we’re just gonna ignore the typo right? Practise?
I've used a Stihl 090 with no chainbrake for 30 years. Chainbrakes are for women and gays.
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