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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – With hurricane clean up efforts throughout the Gulf Coast continuing and rising fuel costs prompting homeowners to consider heating with wood, more and more chain saws are landing in the hands of inexperienced operators. To emphasize the importance of chain saw safety, October is being recognized as Chain Saw Safety Awareness Month and Husqvarna is offering free brochures and pamphlets that provide proper chain saw techniques and safety tips.
A manual titled "How to work with a chain saw" has been posted on the company Web site and is available for free download.
The 16-page manual contains tips and instructions for starting, maintaining, and safely operating a chain saw. Also featured are techniques for tree felling, limbing, and crosscutting. The manual includes numerous color diagrams and photos to illustrate the step-by-step processes for completing each project.
According to Tim Ard, professional products field manager for Husqvarna, "Anyone operating a saw for the first time should carefully review the owner’s manual and follow all safety guidelines." Ard, a 25-year veteran of the outdoor power equipment industry instructs 6,500 people annually throughout North America in chain saw safety and application and adds, "Protective apparel is one of the best ways to decrease the risk of injury while operating a saw." A properly outfitted operator wears protective chaps or pants, eye and ear protection, protective footwear and work gloves, and a helmet.
Local Husqvarna servicing retailers are a great resource for selecting the right chain saw and protective apparel for the task at hand. In addition, participating retailers are offering free chain saw safety tip pamphlets to all customers during October. To locate the nearest Husqvarna retailer call 1-800-HUSKY-62 or visit www.husqvarna.com.