A Guide to Maintaining a Chainsaw
Maintaining a chainsaw
Proper maintenance is vital if a chainsaw is safe to use and will protect ill health from too much noise and vibration. Maintain the saw in line with the manufacturer's chainsaw manual, which will provide vital information you needed for the machine's best use. Your chainsaw needs to be regularly serviced by somebody who is competent to do so.
Operators have to be educated in the correct chain-sharpening practices and chain and guide bar maintenance to keep the saw in safe working form. Download your chainsaw manual to learn how to maintain your chainsaw machine. Operators have to report any damage or excessive wear from daily inspections on the following:
On/Off Switch
Chain Catcher
Chain Brake
Silencer
Side Plate, Front, and Rear Hand Guards
Guide Bar, Drive Sprocket, and Chain Links
Starting Cord for Correct Tension
Anti-Vibration Mounts
Download your chainsaw manual to get more details about your daily checks on the chainsaw.
PPE
Managers have responsibilities concerning the provision and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at work. PPE is a kit that will protect the user against safety or health risks at work. It can include gloves, safety helmets, eye protection, safety footwear, high-visibility clothing, safety harnesses, and respiratory protective kit.
Personal protective equipment should be used as a final option, i.e., when all other means to reduce or eliminate risks have been considered. When choosing PPE, ensure its CE marked, and it fits the user in terms of size, etc. Download your chainsaw manual to get more details. If more than one item of personal protective equipment is worn at the same time, ensure they can be used together. For instance, wearing safety glasses may affect the seal of a respirator, leading to air leaks. Ensure that users of PPE are taught how it can be used and maintained and ensure that the items of PPE are available at all times. Protective wear complying with the right standard should give a consistent level of resistance to chainsaw cut-through. Another dress worn with the PPE requires to be close fitting and non-snagging. Note: No protective equipment can provide 100% protection against cutting by a hand-held chainsaw machine. Download your chainsaw manual to get more information on how to handle a hand-held chainsaw machine best.
Maintenance for Chainsaws Machine- Lubrication and Fuelling
Ensure that the petrol containers are in good condition, noticeably labeled, and given with securely fitting caps. Use containers designed explicitly for chainsaw machine fuelling and lubrication. Fit an auto-filler spout to a petrol container's outlet to lessen the risk of spillage from over-filling. Download your chainsaw manual to get more details about this.
Operators need to:
Shun getting dirt in the fuel arrangement (this may cause the chainsaw to be unreliable);
Securely change all filler caps instantly after fuelling/oiling;
Wipe up any spilled oil or fuel;
Keep fuel containers far away from fires and other sources of an explosion, including the saw itself. At least 4 m is suggested during the beginning and use.
Do not let operators use unwanted engine oil as a chain lubricant - it can cause cancer if it is in steady contact with an operator's skin. Starting the chainsaw and pre-use checks when getting ready to use a chainsaw, operators have to ensure that:
All screws, nuts, etc., are tight;
The saw chain is tensioned correctly;
The throttle cannot be squeezed except the throttle lock-out is pressed;
They are wearing the right PPE.
When starting the saw, operators must maintain a safe working distance from other persons and make sure that the saw chain is clear of obstacles.
When starting a chainsaw with a cold engine, operators have to:
Place the saw on a flat ground;
Secure the saw firmly;
Set the controls as advised by the manufacturer. Download your chainsaw manual here now.
These checks have to be repeated at consistent intervals throughout the day. When starting a chainsaw with a hot engine, the user may use the same way mentioned above.
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