PILOON
Super Star Member
I know it sounds like BS but there are lots of 'not all that bright' folks out there.
And that lawnmower case is a well known one. I vaguely recall that it was Sears or Montgomery that was the defendant, but for sure a catalogue house.
The kickback or brake on a chainsaw is another result of lawsuits as is the rubber anti vibration* on outboard motors handles.(and chainsaws)*
The hand 'clutch' on snowblowers and lawnmowers also a result of litigation.
This was after it became evident that constant vibration caused Renaud's symptom. (constant vibration causing damage to extremities that resulted is easily frozen fingers (feet in some cases)). I am one that suffers from Renaud's. It is also documented is some owner's chainsaw manuals.(It is in my Jonsered owner manual)
My hands from old chain saw and older outboard usage and my feet from years of water skiing. (lots of constant vibration on rough water and as well snow skiing on mogels with some earlier skis that vibrated more than others.)
Renaud syndrome is roughly described as damage to the capillaries that link arteries to the veins causing poor circulation at the extremities and being slowed or restricted means less warm blood to keep the affected extremity warm. At least that is how I recall it explained to me.
And that lawnmower case is a well known one. I vaguely recall that it was Sears or Montgomery that was the defendant, but for sure a catalogue house.
The kickback or brake on a chainsaw is another result of lawsuits as is the rubber anti vibration* on outboard motors handles.(and chainsaws)*
The hand 'clutch' on snowblowers and lawnmowers also a result of litigation.
This was after it became evident that constant vibration caused Renaud's symptom. (constant vibration causing damage to extremities that resulted is easily frozen fingers (feet in some cases)). I am one that suffers from Renaud's. It is also documented is some owner's chainsaw manuals.(It is in my Jonsered owner manual)
My hands from old chain saw and older outboard usage and my feet from years of water skiing. (lots of constant vibration on rough water and as well snow skiing on mogels with some earlier skis that vibrated more than others.)
Renaud syndrome is roughly described as damage to the capillaries that link arteries to the veins causing poor circulation at the extremities and being slowed or restricted means less warm blood to keep the affected extremity warm. At least that is how I recall it explained to me.
) just to the left of the cart behind the drill press. I have a smoke alarm right there by the wood stove and it has yet to go off while welding (stick only) and there is no fumes in the air. I prefer to weld in my big outdoor shop but it is a long winter some times.
