AS 2727-1997

1 - AS 2727-1997 CHAINSAWS-GUIDE TO SAFE WORKING PRACTICES
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 OBJECTIVE
6 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
7 - 1.4.1 Hazards
7 - 1.4.2 Operations
7 - 1.4.3 Saw chain and parts
7 - 1.4.4 Guide plates
8 - 1.4.5 Small radius guide bar
8 - 1.4.6 Oiler system
8 - 1.4.7 Sprocket
8 - 1.5 MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
9 - SECTION 2 HAZARDS AND PROTECTION
9 - 2.1 GENERAL
9 - 2.2 HAZARDS
9 - 2.2.1 Kick-back
9 - 2.2.2 Push-back
10 - 2.2.3 Pull-in
10 - 2.3 PROTECTIVE MEASURES
10 - 2.3.1 General
11 - 2.3.2 Kick-back hazard
11 - 2.3.3 Push-back hazard
11 - 2.3.4 Pull-in hazard
12 - 2.4 SAFETY FEATURES
12 - 2.5 HAZARDS INVOLVING SAWCHAINS
12 - 2.5.1 Saw chains
12 - 2.5.2 Carrying a chainsaw
12 - 2.5.3 Transport of chainsaws
12 - 2.6 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
12 - 2.6.1 General
12 - 2.6.2 Safety helmet
12 - 2.6.3 Hearing protection
12 - 2.6.4 Eye protectors
12 - 2.6.5 Leg protection
12 - 2.6.6 Safety boots
13 - 2.6.7 Hand protection
13 - 2.6.8 General clothing
13 - 2.6.9 First aid
13 - 2.7 FIRE PREVENTION
13 - 2.7.1 Fire prevention measures
14 - 2.7.2 Firefighting tools
15 - SECTION 3 INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING OF OPERATORS
15 - 3.1 GENERAL
15 - 3.2 INSTRUCTION
15 - 3.3 TRAINING
15 - 3.3.1 Training techniques
15 - 3.3.2 Training programs
15 - 3.3.3 Assessment and review
16 - SECTION 4 SAFE OPERATION OF CHAINSAWS
16 - 4.1 GENERAL
16 - 4.2 CONDITION OF THE CHAINSAW
16 - 4.3 SAFE HANDLING OF THE CHAINSAW
16 - 4.3.1 General
16 - 4.3.2 Starting the chainsaw
18 - 4.4 WORK PREPARATION
18 - 4.5 OPERATING THE CHAINSAW
18 - 4.5.1 Crosscutting
19 - 4.5.2 Boring cut
21 - 4.5.3 Felling of trees
25 - 4.5.4 Delimbing
26 - 4.5.5 Pruning
28 - SECTION 5 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR CHAINSAWS
28 - 5.1 MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
28 - 5.2 DAILY INSPECTION AND CLEANING
28 - 5.3 PERIODIC INSPECTION, CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
29 - 5.4 SHARPENING OF THE SAWCHAIN
29 - 5.4.1 General
29 - 5.4.2 Sharpening the saw chain
34 - APPENDIX A - EXAMPLES OF SAW CHAINS AND GUIDE BARS

Provides recommendations for the safe use of chainsaws and identifies the hazards associated with the use of equipment. Guidelines are given on the procedures for undertaking general tasks using chainsaws including basic tree felling, the basic principles for the training of chainsaw operators, the maintenance of chainsaws and sharpening of saw chains.

This Standard sets out recommendations and elementary guidance on the safe use and care of chainsaws for general use. It includes recommendations for the training and supervision of chainsaw operators and the use of adequate and protective clothing, and identifies some of the more common hazards and dangers experienced in the use of chainsaws.This Standard does not cover the following:(a) The hazards specifically associated with non-I.C.E. driven power sources.NOTE: Reference should be made to the manufacturer's instructions regarding the hazards associated with this equipment.(b) The full range of techniques required for tree felling operations.NOTE: The felling of trees should be undertaken only by experienced operators or under the direct supervision of a skilled operator.(c) Matters of specific guidance on the safe use of special purpose chainsaws such as tree service chainsaws.

First published as AS 2727-1984.Second edition 1997. Originated as AS 2727-1984. Second edition 1997.