John_Mc
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- Joined
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- Monkton, Vermont
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- NH TC33D Modified with belly pan, limb risers & FOPS. Honda Pioneer 520 & antique Coot UTV
OK, I'm finally recovering from the poison sumac on my hands (took about a 6 weeks) from clearing some trees and brush to make room for the finish grade around a new pond. That will teach me not to wear gloves. Now that I can bear the thought of picking up some tools again, I'm wondering what is the best way to clean the residue of the poison sumac off my chainsaw.
I already screwed up and laced the boots back on that I was wearing at the time... picked up a minor relapse from that. (Fortunately, I remembered to wash all of my other clothing and protective gear.) I'm not sure if I should just hose of the chainsaw, then wipe things down with alcohol, and regrease everything, or is there is a better way?
I got it bad enough that I'd love to err on the safe side and hit it with a detergent mix from my pressure washer, but I'm concerned that I'll do some damage to the saw -- either from the pressure, or from the detergent and water getting into places it shouldn't.
any suggestions?
John Mc
I already screwed up and laced the boots back on that I was wearing at the time... picked up a minor relapse from that. (Fortunately, I remembered to wash all of my other clothing and protective gear.) I'm not sure if I should just hose of the chainsaw, then wipe things down with alcohol, and regrease everything, or is there is a better way?
I got it bad enough that I'd love to err on the safe side and hit it with a detergent mix from my pressure washer, but I'm concerned that I'll do some damage to the saw -- either from the pressure, or from the detergent and water getting into places it shouldn't.
any suggestions?
John Mc