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ALWAYS
Risk assess your job and be safe. Check the wood pile, and surroundings ensuring a
clear escape route.
ALWAYS
Read and follow the chainsaw manufacturer’s operator guide.
ALWAYS
Wear full chainsaw safety clothing including proper gauntlets, helmet,
ear protectors, safety chainsaw boots, and safety chainsaw overalls.
ALWAYS
Make sure that the Logmaster bench is level and secure.
ALWAYS
Make sure that other people stand well clear of the cutting
operation.
ALWAYS
Hold the wood down with your left hand
VERY FIRMLY
the chain will rotate towards the chainsaw body and will
want to snatch the wood upwards.
NEVER
Let your hand be closer than 30cm from the chainsaw
cutting bar.
NEVER
Let the chain bar vice/clamp get loose. Check regularly for
tightness, making sure the
bar remains in the correct position and CLEAR of the chain guard
NEVER
Let the chain get blunt (see the chainsaw manufacturers handbook)
NEVER
Cut multiple lengths of wood ONLY one piece at a time.
NEVER
Cut wood which has ANY foreign bodies such as nails or screws.
NEVER
Let the cut logs build up too high in front or to the side of the saw bench.
NEVER
Work when feeling tired or try to rush the job.
REGULARLY
Check ALL the Logmaster nuts and bolts ensuring they remain fully tightened.
REGULARLY
Check that the chain guard nut is tight and is clear of the chain.
Chainsaws are dangerous - don’t take risks.
YOUR safety is YOUR responsibility.
This safety information must be read before using a chainsaw
with the Logmaster Saw Horse.
PUSH DOWN AND
HOLD FIRMLY!!
KEEP HANDS
30 cm MINIMUM
DISTANCE FROM
CHAIN BAR
Read and understand these
safety instructions before use
ALWAYS
WEAR SAFETY CLOTHING IN CONJUNCTION WITH HAND, EYE, HEARING
AND FOOT PROTECTION TO HSE/EN SPECIFICATIONS
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