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Chainsaws and Training
Banjo:
Has anyone seen the trailers on 5 for the new series called AXE MEN ..? made by the same people as ice road truckers, starts sept 17th ,some of the the things look crazy.
JumboBeef:
I have a Husqvarna and use it is log up and fell certain trees. I was trained by a friend who was a tree surgeon.
Make sure you have all the other kit too. I have a nice hole in my chainsaw trousers to remind me of what would have happened to my leg it I wasn't wearing them at the time (and the saw only just touch them at the time...messy).
lee celtic:
Sorry we don't do clothing just carabiners , pulleys ,assenders ,desenders and portawraps :D
It might be worth asking the local hire shops if they have any ex rentals for sale they change them quite often.
Edge:
Husqvarna all day long!!! Steer clear of anything diy store sell.
Edge's top tips of the day... dont get complacent with a chainsaw... it will bite you! Never work holding it above shoulder height! Regular maintenance is the key... blunt chains will strain and stretch... may snap and you possibly will regret that, when the chain tears into your personal bits.
Think about what the guys have said... you definately need to know how taught the chain should or shouldnt be.
A chain needs to be sharpened (at least) every 4-5hrs of use...depending on whether its hard or soft wood.
Manicminer:
Stihl or Husqvarna and make sure it's 60cc or over if it's going to get hard work.
Blunt chains knackers the saw and your back ;)
Wear safety trousers/chaps, proper chainsaw safety boots, proper gloves, helmet with visor and earmuffs.
Get training.
Not much change from £700-£800 not including the training 8-[
If it's only a couple of Saturday worth of work, it might be cheaper paying someone to do the work for you.
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