broke in the 460 the wrong way today...bloody

Nixon said:

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Nixon said:

: Why do some of you set the brake as soon as You are done with a cut ? TIA .

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I just have developed a habit of setting it. It's risk management to me, no point to let a bunch of razor sharp teeth move if not needed. My 025 when idiling will not spin the chain but the 268 will. Why take the risk.

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Thanks ! The reason I asked is that the chains on My saws don't move at idle . And I don't move around until the chain stops .
Well , other than the time My saw convinced Me to buy chaps

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I had an incident that involved me pulling the saw out of a cut turning around and got tripped up on some slash. When I hit the ground I somehow managed to hit the throttle on the saw as I fell on it. If it weren't for the chain brake being set I would have had some pretty serious if not potentially fatal injuries.

If have to move around brush I carry the saw by the front handle with one hand, usually my left, with the chain facing to the rear. That way if I stumble I don't inadvertantly goose the throttle and I have a free hand to steady myself. Chainbrake is the best way though to prevent an accident along with clearing the work area or dragging the logs to a clear spot.

steeltowninwv said:

Well I'm missing work today plus the doctor bill...I could have bought the best chaps out there..and then some...live and learn

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Dont beat yourself up too bad, I have cut wood for over 30 years with no chaps but after finding this forum I now have a pair and some people think I am goofy for wearing them.

These are cheaper than the price of a single stitch. Linky to CHAPS Cheapo !

Although they may not keep you from getting a scratch they are sure better than nothing. When I first put them on I found them a bit cumbersome. But after a few minutes I forgot I even had them on.

chaps... cheaper than the insurance ER deductable

Nasty . . . spent many a year without chaps . . . and honestly I still don't have a pair . . . but while I'm slow, I'm not a complete moron . . . pics like this and experiences that friends and co-workers have had in the past few months have convinced me to purchase a pair of chaps this Spring before I start cutting again.

Get well soon.

Its just a flesh wound!

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Nasty . . . spent many a year without chaps . . . and honestly I still don't have a pair . . . but while I'm slow, I'm not a complete moron . . . pics like this and experiences that friends and co-workers have had in the past few months have convinced me to purchase a pair of chaps this Spring before I start cutting again.

Get well soon.

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I agree, I real close to laying out the money, Cheap insurance.
My Dad cut himself once, was laid up for 6 weeks, he never got chaps afterwards & no other incidences but 1 is bad enough.

A few years ago, I sliced the top of my foot with an axe. Here's what happened in the ER

examination
X-ray
tetanus shot
local anesthetic
irrigation/cleaning
only three stitches
bandage
Rx for antibiotic and pain killer

Without insurance, it would have been well over $1000. (I had them calculate it for me.)

My favorite Labonville full-wrap chaps = $79

$79 worth of prevention is far better than any after-the-fact insurance policy, pain endured, and time lost.

steeltowninwv said:

Mayhem its not about what it is...its about what it could have been...I'm 37 I'm past the fact of thinking I'm a tough guy

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Heehee! Me, too.

As tough as I thought I had been, somehow I could never overcome the laws of physics. Attempts at such only made my wallet lighter.

After seeing a couple of pic's like yours I ordered up a set of Labonville full wrap chaps a couple of weeks ago. Earlier this week a buddy and me bucked a downed maple and split the wood. He was laughing at me saying nice a$$less chaps. I'll show him your picture.

steeltown, you gotta slow down man. maybe somebody is trying to tell you something.

I got a cut just like you once and I was lucky too.!

Glad you are ok.

learned the hard way also