CHAINSAW SELION C21 HD
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2.8.5. SECURING THE WORK POSITION FOR TWO-HANDED USE
In order to allow the saw to be held with both hands, as
a general rule operators should aim for a secure work
position in which they operate the saw at
• hip level, when cutting horizontal sections, and
• solar plexus level, when cutting vertical sections.
Where the operator is working close into vertical trunks
with low lateral forces on the work position, then a good
footing could be all that is needed to maintain a secure
work position. However, as operators move away from
the trunk, they will need to take steps to remove or coun-
teract the increasing lateral forces by, for example, a redi-
rect of the main line via a supplementary anchor point or
use of an adjustable strop direct from the harness to a
supplementary anchor point.
Gaining a good footing at the working position can be
assisted by the use of a temporary foot stirrup created
from an endless sling.
2.8.6. USING ONE-HANDED CHAINSAW
Operators should not use tree service chainsaws one-
handed when work position is unstable or in preference
to a handsaw when cutting small diameter wood at the
branch tips.
Tree service chainsaws should only be used one-handed
where:
• operators cannot gain a work position enabling two-
handed use, and
• they need to support their working position with one
hand, and
• the saw is being used at full stretch, at right angles to
and out of line with the operator’s body.
Operators should never:
• cut with the kickback zone at the tip of the chainsaw
guide bar,
• “hold and cut” sections, or
• attempt to catch falling sections.
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