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# Using Chainsaws: Function, Operation And 7 Valuable Safety Instructions
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You don’t have to be a forester to work with a chainsaw. Nevertheless, precisely because of this, you must exercise special caution in order to avoid accidents.

Anyone who owns a fireplace or stove knows that it is cheaper to make firewood yourself than to buy it. So, a piece of forest is appropriated and firewood production can begin. Maybe that’s what you mean! But there is something more to it than just buying a piece of forest. If you want to make your own firewood, you also need to be able to use a chainsaw. And that doesn’t just apply to stove or fireplace owners, but to anyone who wants to work on something with a chainsaw in any way. Longer Chainsaws is a fully competent & leading importer & supplier of **[Australian Chainsaw Parts](https://www.longerchainsaws.com.au/collections/bulk-chains)**.

Certainly, it may look quite easy on TV or with the forester when he works with the chainsaw – but he has also learned how to use the chainsaw safely. So, if you decide to work with the chainsaw yourself, then do yourself and your family a favor and take the time to learn how to use the device safely. After all, the chainsaw is probably the most dangerous piece of equipment you can work with.

In the following article talk about working with chainsaws and why it’s not a good idea to use a chainsaw without a license.

# Areas of application for a chainsaw: why do you need a chainsaw?
Chainsaws are not only there to scare the viewer of a horror film; they are also special effective garden tools.

With a power saw or chainsaw, as it is often called colloquially, you can specifically:

* keep trees in shape
* felling and delimbing trees
* cutting firewood
* building and crafting
If you use a petrol chainsaw, you need to know that these are usually operated with a two-stroke petrol engine, but are also available in hardware stores as electric chainsaws and now also as cordless chainsaws. A special form of chainsaw is the so-called pruner, a chainsaw with a telescopic handle.

In this article, however, we are primarily referring to using a gas chainsaw, which is still the most popular form. A cable pull is used to start the petrol engine, as is also the case with lawnmowers with combustion engines.

A chainsaw’s chain runs along a bar, also known as a bar. The so-called “sprocket wheel” at the tip of the bar reduces friction and thus wear on the chain. In addition, the chain should be oiled and sharpened regularly to ensure a long service life of the chain.

Safety first: protective clothing for working with chainsaws
But even after you have the coveted chainsaw driver’s license in your pocket, you should get a variety of protective clothing.

# The most important safety clothing when working with a chainsaw is:

* saw protection pants
* safety shoes
* safety goggles
* ear protection
* gloves
For forest workers, wearing protective equipment is even stipulated by the law in the forest regulation.

Use chainsaws correctly: 7 tips for handling chainsaws
The saw chain is sharp-edged and pointed. Make sure you use it professionally – even when sharpening a chainsaw when the device is switched off.

The chainsaw is considered to be the most dangerous gardening tool of all. For this reason, before buying a chainsaw, you should make sure that it has the following safety features to avoid a serious accident:

1. The chainsaw must have handles for both hands so that you can guide the heavy garden tool through the wood in a controlled manner.

2. It must be possible to completely enclose the handles with your hands and they must have a secure grip through various surface designs so that they do not slip off during operation.

3. The chainsaw must have a chain catcher to prevent serious injury to the hand, forearm, or face in the event of a broken chain.

4. Rail head cover, kickback brake, and the so-called safety chain prevent the dreaded chain kickback during operation, which in the worst case can even cause fatal injuries.

5. A throttle lock prevents the uncontrolled starting of the saw chains

6. Chain brake: A switch must allow the chains to be disengaged quickly without letting go of the handles. Ideally, the chain brake is triggered as soon as you let go of the throttle and brings the chain to a standstill within a fraction of a second.

7. In addition, gloves, a safety helmet with face protection, and safety shoes with leg protection should always be worn.

# 4. FAQ: Questions and answers about using chainsaws

Finally, we have summarized everything else you need to know about using chainsaws in this chapter. As one of the most exclusive importers and dealers of the best chainsaw parts in Australia, we are equipped with an extensive range of affordable and cheap chainsaw parts.

**4.1. Use an electric chainsaw or use a cordless chainsaw?**

Whether you use an electric chainsaw or a chainsaw with a battery depends primarily on your personal needs and preferences, because both variants have advantages and disadvantages. Below we have listed the advantages and disadvantages of a cordless chainsaw compared to an electric chainsaw:

**Advantages**

* flexible
* location-independent
* easy
* handy
* environmentally friendly
**Disadvantages
**
low performance
severely limited battery life
not suitable for professional use
**4.2. When are chainsaws not allowed to be used?
**
Basically, you should refrain from using a chainsaw all day on Sundays and public holidays. On weekdays, for reasons of noise protection, you must observe the night rest (8:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.) and the midday rest (1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.).

**4.3. Which manufacturers of chainsaws are popular with users?
**
Would you rather use a Stihl chainsaw or use a Husqvarna chainsaw? Almost all well-known manufacturers of gardening tools have chainsaws in their range. In addition to chainsaws from Husqvarna and Stihl, Makita chainsaws and Dolmar chainsaws are also very popular with users.

4.****4. How can I use chainsaws in LS17?

Behind the abbreviation, LS17 is a video game called Farming Simulator 17. In the game, it is possible to carry out various gardening and forestry work. In different parts of the series, like in LS17 or LS19, you use a chainsaw by using the left mouse button to operate the chainsaw motor. If you hold down the right mouse button and move the cursor from left to right, you can change the cutting angle of the saw. You can also use chainsaws in the survival computer game Rust. Longer Chainsaws is a fully competent & leading importer & supplier of ***[Australian Chainsaw Parts](https://www.longerchainsaws.com.au/collections/bulk-chains)***.