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Learning approaches for the early detection of kickback in chainsaws

Creator:

Arnold, Drew D.

Abstract:

Among the many safety hazards facing chainsaw operators, the phenomenon known as kickback is the most dangerous. Kickback occurs when the chain at the tip of the chainsaw is caused to stop abruptly, and transfers the energy of the cutting chain to motion of the saw. The saw will rotate...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Drew D