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On 9 Dec, 21:52, Rusty Hinge wrote:
Brian Mitchell wrote: Hi, I have a line of leylandii very close to the house (like, seven feet) which I need to fell and then reduce. I presume this is a supposed hedge that got out of control and the average size is now 20+ feet high and 10" diameter (chest height). Hmmm. Firewood! I'm thinking of getting an electric chainsaw for this, since the job is close to the house and I think an electric one might be more manageable up a ladder than a petrol-driven one, but I would welcome any experienced advice on chainsaws in general, electric ones in particular, and brands. I'd also quite like to know how *small* a diameter of branch it's feasible to cut with one. Well, if you must get an electric one, don't get one with a twisty locking knob on the side - the old-fashioned lock-it-with-a-spanner jobs don't come undone while you're working. I've never know a twistylocking-knob model not to come loose during operation. Then, the cheaper ones lose their grip on the locking nut when you (or in the case of the one I've got, a neighbour) turns it beyond the strength of the plastic. He gave me one of his defunct chainsaws on the understanding that if I could fix it, I'd mend his other one. Duly did both (drilling a couple of small holes corresponding with the slots in the shaft and bending a piece of stainless-steel welding rod into a big staple shape. Still comes loose, and I use a bowsaw or big crosscut now in preference. Also, I fear that the lead might get in the way while you're up the tree. Back in the late 1950s we (Emerson Park Tree Felling Company) used a 36" Pioneer - up trees in excess of 150 ft... Elfin Safety'd have a fit now! Nor did we have leggings, jackets, helmets, etc. Goggles and leather gloves, ropes, tackle and so-on, yes. I don't think these handy accesories are de rigeur if you are using a power saw on your own property, yourself, but check the law *VERY* carefully if a neighbour asks you to use it on his land... -- Rusty On my chain saw course we were told that any accident with one is notifiable. I.e. if you turn up in A&E they are obliged to inform the HSE, even if you were working privately on your own property. apparently after some big storms a few years ago they did prosecute private individuals who didn't have the proper safety gear. Jonathan |
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Jonathan wrote:
On my chain saw course we were told that any accident with one is notifiable. I.e. if you turn up in A&E they are obliged to inform the HSE, even if you were working privately on your own property. apparently after some big storms a few years ago they did prosecute private individuals who didn't have the proper safety gear. I'd be interested to hear exactly what provisions of the act a private individual was deemed to have transgressed. Chris -- Chris J Dixon Nottingham UK Have dancing shoes, will ceilidh. |
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Chris J Dixon wrote:
Jonathan wrote: On my chain saw course we were told that any accident with one is notifiable. I.e. if you turn up in A&E they are obliged to inform the HSE, even if you were working privately on your own property. apparently after some big storms a few years ago they did prosecute private individuals who didn't have the proper safety gear. I'd be interested to hear exactly what provisions of the act a private individual was deemed to have transgressed. MTAAAW - AFAIK there is no compulsion to protect oneself against a Darwin Award. Injuring others is a completely different kettle of fish. -- Rusty |
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On 14 Dec, 15:13, Rusty Hinge
wrote: Chris J Dixon wrote: Jonathan wrote: On my chain saw course we were told that any accident with one is notifiable. I.e. if you turn up in A&E they are obliged to inform the HSE, even if you were working privately on your own property. apparently after some big storms a few years ago they did prosecute private individuals who didn't have the proper safety gear. I'd be interested to hear exactly what provisions of the act a private individual was deemed to have transgressed. MTAAAW - AFAIK there is no compulsion to protect oneself against a Darwin Award. Injuring others is a completely different kettle of fish. -- Rusty Yes, I always thought you were allowed to cut off your own leg in your own garden without fear of persecution - but if you killed or injured someone else or damaged somebody's property. ...................................... Rod |
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