Personal protective Equipment

This is an excerpt from the Book called “Homeowner’s Complete Guide To the Chainsaw “by Brian J. Ruth & Jen W. Ruth. Continue reading to learn more about Personal protective Equipment, thanks to the author.

Equipment	Description
Chaps/Leg Protection	With Kevlar-type chain-stopping material.
Gloves	Tight and close fitting, preferably including Kevlar-type material with protective guarding on the back of the left hand.
Protective Helmet/Head Gear	Adjustable for a good fit, with ear/hearing protection and a face shield (wire mesh screen or plastic).
Hearing Protection	Earmuffs or earplugs if you are not using a helmet with built-in hearing protection. They should have a noise reduction rating of twenty-nine to thirty decibels.
Eye Protection	Visor (on helmet) or safety glasses (both are best)
Work Boots	Strong steel-toed. Ideally with Kevlar or protective guarding on the top, tongue, and instep.
Upper Body Protection	A jacket or vest with a Kevlar-reinforced shoulder yoke helps defend you from kickback injury.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE TOOLS

Approved Gas Can with Gas
Approved Two-Cycle Mix Oil
Bar Oil
Funnel
Scrench or socket wrench and Screwdriver (for chain tensioning and spark plug removal/installation)
Box Wrenches (to fit nuts and bolts on chainsaw)
Screwdrivers (to tighten screws on chainsaw) Note: Many saws use screws with uncommon heads. A bit driver with interchangeable bits to fit the screws on your saw may be needed.
Extra Spark Plug
Spark Plug Filter (to check or set gap on spark plug)
Extra Air Filter
Stiff Brush for Cleaning
Rags for cleaning.

SHARPENING SUPPLIES

Round file (properly sized for your chain)
Sharpening Guide (for round file)
Flat File (for filing the depth gauge on your chain)
Depth Setting Gauge (for flat file)

TREE-FELLING AND WOOD-HANDLING TOOLS

Equipment	Description
Felling Wedges	Minimum of two. Aluminum is preferred over plastic or steel. plastic can chip and break or pop out of the cut if stuck too hard. Steel can dull your chain if hit accidentally.
Ax	A sharp ax is safer than a chainsaw for cutting very small branches off a tree trunk. It can also be used to drive wedges.
sledgehammer	Better than an ax for driving wedges.
Wood splitter’s Maul	Better than an ax for splitting wood.
Cant hook or peavy	Used to roll and move logs.
Timberjack	Used to lift one end of a log for easier and safer bucking.
Throw Bag with Line	Used to put a rope in a tree without climbing.
Rope	For hand pulling to direct the fall of a tree. Should be three-eighths to one-half inch in diameter and twice as long as the tallest tree you plan to fell.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Cell phone
Fire Extinguisher
Insect spray
First Aid Kit containing:

Band-Aids
Latex gloves
Wound Cleaning Agents (such as moistened towelettes)
Large Gauze Pads (at least eight by ten inches)
Small Gauze Pads ( four by four inches)
Adhesive Tape
Ace bandage (roll of elastic wrap)
Tweezers
Scissors.