Chainsaw Accident - This is Why I Always Wear Chainsaw Chaps!!!
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Man I would wear a helmet too. Kick-back usually comes straight back or straight down. Head and legs are very vulnerable when using a chainsaw, I wouldn’t hole heartily trust the safety handle of the chainsaw b/c your not always in perfect conditions for it to work. Just trying to help people not get hurt.
I waited until the day after my accident. I have been using the saw over 50 years. Like you said it was a split second. To be honest, I don’t even know what happened. Lucky for me it was just skin deep and 13 stitches fixed it up. I will wear them from now on, even if it’s hot!
I'm glad to hear it wasn't worse. Thanks for sharing this story.
A smart man learns from his mistakes. A wise man learns from other's mistakes.
No human can think faster than 14000 RPM.
This, this I say all the time to people. Glad to know someone else understands.
“Only a fool learns from his own mistakes. The wise man learns from the mistakes of others.”
― Otto von Bismarck
@@marks1014 Otto said it too. Nice.
The danger gets worse over time , as the more tired you are , the less aware you are .
Chaps or no chaps , take a brake still is key to not slipping a chain into your leg .
Once bar and chain hit the chaps your 99% replacing the bar and chaps , the price of no leg .
That's a good point to take breaks. You never want to push it with chainsaw in your hand.
Hey Glenn, glad to hear your buddy randy is ok! I, myself always wear chaps gloves boots and eyewear when bucking/cutting firewood or felling. They’re definitely must have items in the field. I also always carry a good first aid kit. I had an accident once where i split open my left thumb pretty good using my Corona pruning hand saw limbing some small branches at my property up in the mountains. there’s no cell service up there and the nearest hospital is over 2 hours away, so taking proper precautions is an absolute must. Thank god I had the first aid kit. Changing the topic, wouldn’t the ms170 you got be a better choice in regards about overall fatigue than the 261 for small wood?
Always wear chaps, helmet and hearing protection!
I recommend that if your cutting you have at least one CAT tourniquet they are easy to apply to yourself. I have attended calls where self-application has saved a life.
I agree! I keep two in my truck in a trauma kit.
Great video. Question. Is that a Texas thing, calling Chaps “Schaps”. Sounds pretty cool to this Canadian
Thanks, Bill! You know, I've never thought of this until you asked. I just looked it up and Chaps in Spanish is Chaparreras and that is how you pronounce the first part (Shap) of that word in Spanish. It could have something to do with why I pronounce it this way. Believe it or not I became fluent in Spanish several years back. Either way works and gets the point across. Good question.
Iv cut my knee open with a saw and I look like buckin billy ray running a saw just saying I can run one better the most people so it can literally happen to anyone
That's crazy. I'm glad you're okay!
@@OldSchoolMillennial it’s wasn’t too bad
Even if it’s for just a couple of cuts, I toss my chaps on. I just recently got a lid too.
Never felt the need for chaps, cut trees everyday. I look at operating a saw similar to operating a firearm. Always aware. Accidents happen when you get complacent and don't pay as much attention as you should.
Had a guy tell me one time " A $100 pair of chaps is way cheaper than a visit to the E.R" so with that in mind I won't even start my chainsaw without my chaps on.
Exactly!! Sure, if the chainsaw hits them, they'll be damaged and need to be replaced, but that is a small price to pay for the use of your legs!
I recommend the helmet with face shield as well. I have seen some injuries to the face and it aint pretty
Great reminder of the importance of safety gear! I’m glad your friend is OK. Safety footwear is also a must. My dad has had a saw slip and cut through his leather boot down to the steel toe. I once had a tree I was bucking up on a hillside roll uphill and pin my foot because I had misjudged a limb that was pushing it that way. Thankfully my Dad was there to safely cut the tree to free my foot. My 8” leather steel toe boots enabled me to walk away without injury. Boots, chaps, gloves, eyewear, and hearing protection are non-negotiable for me when running a saw.
Thanks for sharing these stories. I agree about steel toe boots. I always have them on as well when I'm running my saws.
Just cut my leg today, hit the knee cap which saved my ass, only 18 stitches and a few bone fragments, 5 subcutaneous and lucky number 13 on the skin…wear the chaps…and make sure you have health insurance.
Oh, man. I'm glad it wasn't worse and that you are okay! Take care.
Excellent advice
I wear them all the time. Had a friend in high school cut his leg not pretty for sure. #ogaoutdoors
That's good, Ben! Hopefully you'll never need them but you're covered if you do.
You never know when a chainsaw accident might happen! It could happen to any of us. Here are links to the safety gear I use, if you'd like to check them out.
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Hard Hat: amzn.to/3CHMTdC
Kinco Gloves: amzn.to/2W8ZxCG
Bugz Goggles: amzn.to/3nAe6aY
Wish they had the green ones in stock! Otherwise orange chaps it will have to be! Just bought a MS462C with 28” bar ...much more dangerous than my MS211C with 18” bar!
I was cut in the leg by a chainsaw kickback accident when I was 17 years old some 49 years ago. I was not wearing chaps at the time and the injury was severe. I was not even the person operating the saw but was obviously too close to be safe. Back then, I didn’t even know chainsaw chaps existed. I now ALWAYS wear chaps. They are a VERY CHEAP insurance policy. I cannot encourage you guys and gals enough to always wear a pair when operating or in close proximity to a saw in operation. They are worth every bit of what they cost. Besides they are much less expensive than walking through the hospital emergency room doors and a lot more comfortable as well.
Thanks for sharing this story! I can't agree more, this is a very cheap insurance policy for injuries that could be permanent.
For Little Limbs & Branches Like This, You Need To Get YOURSELVES The 192T, 193T or The 200T Arboist Saws. Faster, One Handed And Back Friendly!!! 🥂😎
I had my 661 throw a 36 inch chain a few weeks ago. Slapped me in the leg, but the saw had shut itself off when it happened. Definitely need to get some chaps.
Trust me, you'll be happy you did!
Thank You for putting this video out.
I HATE it that Randy was injured, and I cannot imagine anyone getting cut by a saw! I’ve known friends and family members that have, so i guess I have been fortunate. I’ve taken stupid chances myself, and only started wearing chaps last few years. I have always worn hearing protection, and almost always a pair of gloves. I invested in a proper Husqvarna Forestry helmet a couple of years back, to deal with my having to cut up a bunch of storm damage. I have had several ‘hits’ to face and head, from chips, and a few briar branches, to limbs that fall down over me, or spring back unexpectedly, and the Husky did its job. I will not go into the woods without it. I have to work on an incline, so i recently picked up a good pair of logger boots, with steel toes.
Having said that, Randy’s Cowboy hat looks good, but unless it’s an approved hard hat, it wont protect him. I am hoping he has at least foam ear plugs in? He needs to at least have that, or better yet, the ear muffs like you wear. Please consider the Forestry helmet. Like you said, anything can happen. Stay safe! Peace 👍🙏😊
I appreciate that. Thanks, George!
Great idea wearing them. I don't always but I'm not safety police. But better to have them than needed and not have. Stay safe. Good cooking wood
Just ordered and received a pair of the same green chaps! Bought an MS462C last week with a 28” bar. Much more danger than my little 211C I’ve been using for a year.
Better to have them if you ever have a day that you need them.
@@OldSchoolMillennial glad I have them now! I don’t go sawing without them now.
😁🔥 good advice
You should also have a tourniquet in your pocket too.
That's a good idea. I keep two in my truck along with a full trauma kit.
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I do not do safety, but if I’m doing A lot of cutting I use chaps. Sometimes u get complacent with where and how ur handling ur saw and lose track of the bar while planning or resting
I learned long ago watching my dad to be careful when using a chainsaw because he was bucking up a log and wasn't paying attention and he got his jeans really good,luckily he only nicked his jeans and then spent an hour lecturing me on being safe with a chainsaw. So when the time finally came for me to get my first chainsaw I went to get me some safety equipment and that's when I first learned about chainsaw chaps. I've never had an accident like my dad did that day so long ago but that doesn't mean anything because they are called accidents for a reason . My equipment list for when using my chainsaw is my forestry safety safety helmet (can't count how many times this has save my noggin),my chainsaw chaps and a good pair of quality gloves.
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Cut my knee open yesterday and i was literally on my last peice. Basically just kind of tripped. Ill for sure order me a pair
You will be happy you did for sure!
Take it from an old videographer who used to operate a TV studio camera, that you need to move very slowly with all your pans and zooms.
I agree. I'm going to work on it. I rushed myself too much that day. Thanks for the reminder.
Glad Randy is okay. I should really invest in a pair. I always have a med kit on hand.
You won't be sorry you did.
What changed my mind was I was carrying a non running saw and stepped over a branch cleaning up a top. Realized it could have been different so I ordered mine. Now it’s every time and I don’t mind them at all.
That's good, Stan! Yeah, I've become used to them now as well.