One-Handed Operation of a Chain Saw: Is It Ever Safe?

摘要

Arborists agree that in the majority of pruning scenarios, maintaining two hands on a top-handle chain saw while in operation ensures proper control and minimizes kickback. But in certain situations, some argue, one-handed operation is acceptable - oreven preferred. What's the true answer?There's a quote from the famous American humorist Sam Leven-son that I like to think back on when it comes to safety in our industry. "You must learn from the mistakes of others," the quote goes. "You can't possibly live long enough to make them all yourself."