When I say to people ‘we sell spare parts for home and garden appliances’, I usually get replies enquiring about fridges, lawn mowers and washing machines. What doesn’t spring to mind immediately is chainsaws. Now I know it’s not like there’s one in every household in the land, but certainly a fair amount of people do own them; particularly people living in rural areas with bigger gardens.

A chainsaw can make light work of heavy duty gardening, but it can also make light work of arms and legs as well. With that being said, here are a few safety tips…

Wear The Proper Gear

It’s essential that you protect your body as best you can whilst operating a chainsaw. This means wearing steel toe-capped boots and thick protective work gloves. It also means goggles or a visor to protect your eyes from stray chippings, and hearing protectors to insulate your ears from the noise of the chainsaw. Protective jackets and trousers should be worn too. If you lack any of these items, check out our range of protective gear.

Look After Your Chainsaw

Having a fully working chainsaw is a must. To ensure a cleaner and smoother action when sawing, sharpen the blades regularly and keep the chain well oiled. You must also make sure the chain stays at the correct slackness. Keep an eye on the bottom of the bar too; it’s susceptible to wear as it is the part where the most pressure is applied. When it starts to wear down, replace it. We sell loads of chainsaw spares, so you can always keep your saw in full working order.

Use The Chainsaw Responsibly

• Whenever operating the saw, make sure that you’ve got plenty of space around you.
• Make sure that you’re fully balanced – don’t ever bring the saw above your head or stoop down too low.
• Never use chainsaws around children or animals.
• Don’t attempt to saw branches or objects that are too thick, or too big – they could fall on you and trap you.
• If you do want to get rid of a tree or a branch that is more than a couple of inches thick, seek professional help.

Follow these tips, and you are a safe and responsible chainsaw user. Congratulations!

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