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Article: Safety first when operating chain saw.(Brief Article)
- Article from:
- Countryside & Small Stock Journal
- Article date:
- July 1, 1999
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1999 Countryside Publications Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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If you're new to wood heat, you are probably also new to chain saws. Using one of these time- and work-savers might appear simple, but before you pull the start cord, remember one word: safety.
"Chain saws are useful tools, but if not used correctly and with respect they can quickly cause injury or even death," said Larry Piercy, Extension safety specialist in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. According to Piercy, a frequent cause of serious injury from chain saws is called "kickback." "Kickback is when the top half of the saw nose hits an obstruction and flies back at lightning speed," Piercy said. "A person can't react fast enough to avoid a ...