1 - AS 2726.2-2004 CHAINSAWS-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS - CHAINSAWS FOR TREE SERVICE
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - 1 SCOPE
6 - 2 APPLICATION
6 - 3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 4 DEFINITIONS
7 - 4.1 Chainsaw for tree service
7 - 4.2 Trained operator
8 - 5 SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS
9 - 6 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
9 - 6.1 General
9 - 6.2 Attachment point
9 - 6.3 Chainsaw assemblies and mating parts
9 - 6.4 Security of chainsaw assemblies
9 - 7 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
9 - 7.1 Protection against injury by kickback
9 - 7.2 Chain catcher
9 - 7.3 Handles
11 - 7.4 Hand protection
11 - 7.4.1 Protection at the front handle
12 - 7.4.2 Protection at the rear handle
12 - 7.4.3 Strength of hand guards
12 - 7.5 Rotating parts guards
13 - 7.6 Balance
13 - 7.6.1 Longitudinal balance
13 - 7.6.2 Holding moment
14 - 7.6.3 Sideways balance
15 - 7.7 Guide bar
15 - 7.8 Spiked bumper
15 - 7.9 Wood chip and sawdust discharge
15 - 7.10 Vibration
16 - 7.11 Sound pressure
16 - 7.12 Chain lubrication
16 - 7.13 Chain tensioning
16 - 7.14 Engine and controls
16 - 7.14.1 Marking of controls
16 - 7.14.2 Stop control
16 - 7.14.3 Throttle trigger
17 - 7.14.4 Throttle lock
17 - 7.14.5 Starter
17 - 7.14.6 Clutch
17 - 7.14.7 Tank openings
17 - 7.14.8 Carburettor adjustment
17 - 7.14.9 Exhaust gases
17 - 7.14.10 Spark arrestor
17 - 7.14.11 Protection against contact with parts under high voltage
17 - 7.14.12 Protection against contact with hot parts
18 - 8 MARKING OF CHAINSAWS
18 - 8.1 General
18 - 8.2 Nameplates and labels
18 - 9 INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK
20 - APPENDIX A - WORKING WITH TREE SERVICE CHAINSAWS FROM A ROPE AND HARNESS
20 - A1 INTRODUCTION
20 - A2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
20 - A3 PREPARING TO USE THE SAW IN THE TREE
22 - A4 USING THE CHAINSAW IN THE TREE
22 - A4.1 General
22 - A4.2 Securing the work position for two-handed use
24 - A4.3 Starting the saw in the tree
24 - A4.4 One-hand use of the chainsaw
25 - A4.5 Freeing a trapped saw