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Can I use a chainsaw, plant or grass trimmer or lawn mower?
During the Fire Danger Period:
Yes
Chainsaws, plant or grass trimmers, or lawn mowers used in green vegetation without prescribed conditions.
Chainsaws, plant or grass trimmers or lawn mowers used in vegetation that is not green, must be:
- free from faults and mechanical defects which could cause an outbreak of fire; and
- fitted with an efficient spark arrester; and
- have an area of at least 3 metres around the machine cleared of flammable material; and
- the operator of the machine must carry the following fire suppression equipment:
- a knapsack spray pump, in working order, fully charged with water, with a capacity of not less than 9 litres; or
- a water fire extinguisher, in working order, fully charged with water, with a capacity of not less than 9 litres.
On a day of Total Fire Ban:
Yes
As for the fire danger period.
However, if possible, postpone this work, as the risk of starting fires is extremely high. Follow the precautions outlines for the fire danger period and use extreme caution.
