Buying a Chainsaw: What Do I Look For? Use Our MowHow

With Storm Ciara causing havoc over the weekend, many of us have suffered serious property damage, from fallen down trees to blown down fences. The clean up operation has begun across gardens and properties around the UK.
Here at MowDirect we want to help and ensure garden machinery is used safely whilst getting everything back to order.
Indeed, Chainsaws are potentially dangerous garden power tools when not used properly.
Here is our rough guide to preventing chain saw injuries during a tree removal.
Avoid wearing large, loose clothing and accessories such as scarves. They might get caught up in the chain of your saw, leading to injury.
Ideally wear a professional outfit such as work overalls or cut-resistant trousers (chain saw chaps).
Always wear the correct protective equipment, including a:
NB : Chainsaws are quite noisy tools, particularly petrol chainsaws. So if you live in a town/city center, ensure to respect the noise regulations of your area. Information should be available from your local council about acceptable operating hours.
A chainsaw requires following specific instructions to ensure your security. Of course, all MowDirect chainsaws are equipped with safety features. But it’s essential to follow these safety rules for handling chain saws. MowDirect explains to you how to use this tool correctly to ensure even more protection.
The potential risk of chainsaw injury increases especially after storms, when chainsaws are widely used to clear fallen or partially fallen trees, wood and branches. Safety should always be observed to prevent accidents.
Take extra care in cutting “spring poles”, these are trees or branches that have gotten bent, twisted, hung up on, or caught under another object during a high wind. If the tree or the branch is suddenly released, it may strike the person cutting it, or a bystander, with enough force to cause serious injury or death. Even a seemingly small tree or branch (2 inches in diameter, for example) may pose a hazard when it is released from tension.
It’s always best to have a trained chainsaw operator who is experienced in safe chainsaw use and on cutting techniques to fell and remove limbs from trees. The chainsaw operator should use personal protective equipment and any workers should follow safety guidelines.
Any bystanders should be at a safe distance from cutting activities.
If in doubt , always speak to trained professionals and get advice about any garden machinery you will be using. If you have any questions, speak to one of our in house chainsaw experts here at Mow Direct.
Need advice to choose and buy the perfect chainsaw? Read our buying chainsaw guide here!