Since last week’s major storm up in Northern Michigan, tree clean-up is the task at hand for a great many of residents. Obviously, caution is paramount when operating a chainsaw. Kickback is the most common and seriously harmful consequence of either inexperienced or careless operation. Understanding the correct way to operate a chainsaw and avoid kickbacks is relatively straightforward.
Kickback Prevention Pointers
Here’s a shortlist of additional guidelines for preventing kickback:
- Use Caution When Cutting Small Material
Smaller material can get caught in the chain, or be easily overlooked and cause kickback. - Keep Chainsaws Well-Maintained and Follow Other Safety GuidelinesMaintenance is especially important to kickback prevention, as a loose chain or incorrectly-set depth gauge can also cause kickback accidents.
If resources permit, it is advisable to hire expert tree service companies to clear fallen trees and debris; there are multiple reputable and local tree service companies here in Northern Michigan permitting you to “keep it local” too.
Authored by L. Page Graves
