Don't slam me to hard....

rox · Mar 11, 2006

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If it will make you feel any better, like something good came out of your accident. I printed upt he pictures for my husband to look at. I jsut ordered a Stihl chainsaw on a pole, for cutting tree limbs. At the same time I took in the chainsaw to get repaired. Next week we will ahve both and my huisband will be running the chainsaw a lot. Your report and photos came at a very opportune time. I am sure they wi motivate my husband to really pay attention to what he is doing.

Sorry it had to happen but thanks for the graphic reminder.

George2615 · Mar 11, 2006

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Glad your not too seriously hurt. Was it actually the chain that got you or the branches when they came down?

Onthesauk · Mar 11, 2006

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I do appreciate you stepping up and telling us all about it. I have been cutting for 20 years and stories like this still help remind me how dangerous a chainsaw can be. Take your time, plan your moves and be especially careful late in the day when you're tired!

HillbillyFarmer · Mar 12, 2006

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If you think that chainsaw was rough on you, you wouldn't believe what those cigarettes are doing!

MikeD74T · Mar 12, 2006

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My son has a 5" scar on his left arm, about where your injury is, from a chainsaw kickback. He was blocking firewood with a relaxed grip when the tip hit another log. The saw , 55cc Husky, came completely out of his hands & landed on his arm. Cut to the bone completely across his bicep. He was fortunate for 2 things. 1.There was no bone damage. Saw cuts into bone create horrific infections. 2. The areas premier plastic surgeon happened to be in the hospital when he came in. The ER docs wanted no part of stiching him up. The plastic surgeon put in about 150 stitches. He healed quickly & required no physical therapy, no loss of sensation or function. Chain saws are two handed equipment when the chain is moving. If your chain is moving at idle you're looking for trouble. Anyone that handles a small saw one-handed is on borrowed time in my opinion. Glad you learned this lesson cheaply & are willing to share.

Casco1 · Mar 12, 2006

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Steven Paul
<font color="blue"> " I'm still trying to figure out how it got to my back. I must had that thing way out and at an angle to where it just got my elbow and back at the same time."
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You will probably never figure out how your accident actually happened. Years ago I was working on a holiday parade float for a scout troop. I had to rip down a board on a table saw, we were in an industrial shop that was loaned to us. I was not familiar with the equipment, while ripping the board it kicked back on me and I lost two fingers. The point I want to make is I was watching what I was doing, my eyes were focused on the blade, but I never saw my hand go near it. After you've had something like this happen you realize the speed in which accidents can happen. Lessons Learned: Keep your blades sharp, Take your time and /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif No good deed goes unpunished /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Glad You're OK!!!

turnkey4099 · Mar 12, 2006

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Any new saw (or recent manufacture used one) that has a chainbrake. For your size cutting I would stick with about a 16" or even a 14" bar on a saw big enough to run it. Best not to buy one out of the big box stores, go to a dealer.

For the occasional "bigger one", there is the option of borrowing a neighbor's or renting a saw big enough. Too much saw in cutting small stuff can be dangerous because of the size of the bar.

Harry K

DGS · Mar 12, 2006

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ever tried to cut a tractor?
You are one lucky man
Get better soon and do not do that again

StevenPaul · Mar 13, 2006

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Hillbilly,

Yes I do know the affects of what cigarettes can do, after I posted the picture I thought about, oh geez, someone is going to slam me for the cigarettes too, but oh well, they're in the picture. But all I can say is that with my ever so "wild child" past (meaning, party party party and not the crazy crossing the line wild, I was a happy go lucky partier, with a nick name of wild child). Anyways, since stopping the party wild life quite a few years ago (farming and tractoring have a sense of "wildness" themselves), our Lord has saved me and gotten me to quit a lot of other bad habits and the way I look at it is that He is still working on me and one day I do hope to quit smoking. But either way, I know I will, question is will I be vertical or horizontal when it happens. But I do have to thank your for your concern.

Steve

StevenPaul · Mar 13, 2006

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And I'd just like to say thanks to all who have replied to this post. It's been an eye opener as to the genuine concern for the safety of others despite being scattered around the world. The other stories also make me think how fortunate I really am and the need for safety no matter how small the task should always be a priority. And also the post about no matter how safety minded a person is, it can still happen, yet with safety first, the accidents hopefully would have minimal and/or no damages to a person or equipment. So thanks again y'all.

Steve