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Title: Don't get complacent
Post by: Kevin on May 16, 2008, 10:24:30 PM

This happened to an arborist with lots of chain saw experience.
He was cutting the bottom of a spring pole with the top of the bar when it snatched the saw from his grip and threw it back at him cutting his arm.

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10030/arm_accident.JPG)

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10030/arm_accident1.jpg)

Title: Re: Don't get complacent
Post by: Patty on May 18, 2008, 03:10:55 PM

YIKES! That hadda hurt.

Our oldest son got chainsaw lessons yesterday. I still don't think he grasped the danger though.

Title: Re: Don't get complacent
Post by: OneWithWood on May 19, 2008, 08:35:46 AM

It looks like he was cutting on the wrong side of that spring pole.

I was taught to shave the pole on the inside of the bend until the pole breaks in a controlled manner of its own accord.

I hope that heals up nicely and there is no nerve damage.

A friend of yours?

Title: Re: Don't get complacent
Post by: Kevin on May 19, 2008, 04:56:24 PM

Just someone I know from an arborist site.
I think it caught him by surprise.

Title: Re: Don't get complacent
Post by: rebocardo on May 22, 2008, 10:56:41 PM

That is an eye opener and I will not forget the image soon :o Hate to see that happen to anyone.

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