This is a basic level course intended for the inexperienced and/or occasional chainsaw user. The course consists of a half day of in-class theory and a half day of outdoor practical training.
Safety
• Incidents
• Safety Regulations
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Safety Features of the Saw
• Proper Handling and Operation
Kickback
• How and Why Does Kickback Occur?
• Prevention
Compression and Tension
• Tree Mechanics and Wood Physiology
• Cutting Compression and Tension Wood
• How to Prevent “Pinching” on the Saw
Felling the Tree
• The 5 step Felling Plan (Site Assessment, Tree Assessment, Escape Routes, the Notch and Hinge, the Back Cut)
• Methods and Techniques
Processing the Tree
• Bucking and Limbing
The Saw Chain
• Parts of a Saw Chain
• Chain Pitch and Gauge
• 4 Basic Rules of Saw Chain
Sharpening and Minor Maintenance
• Sharpening the Chain
• Chain Sharpening Tools
• Proper Care and Cleaning
• Fuel Tips
Price Based Country test mode enabled for testing Canada. You should do tests on private browsing mode. Browse in private with Firefox, Chrome and Safari
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok
This is a basic level course intended for the inexperienced and/or occasional chainsaw user. The course consists of a half day of in-class theory and a half day of outdoor practical training.
Safety
• Incidents
• Safety Regulations
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Safety Features of the Saw
• Proper Handling and Operation
Kickback
• How and Why Does Kickback Occur?
• Prevention
Compression and Tension
• Tree Mechanics and Wood Physiology
• Cutting Compression and Tension Wood
• How to Prevent “Pinching” on the Saw
Felling the Tree
• The 5 step Felling Plan (Site Assessment, Tree Assessment, Escape Routes, the Notch and Hinge, the Back Cut)
• Methods and Techniques
Processing the Tree
• Bucking and Limbing
The Saw Chain
• Parts of a Saw Chain
• Chain Pitch and Gauge
• 4 Basic Rules of Saw Chain
Sharpening and Minor Maintenance
• Sharpening the Chain
• Chain Sharpening Tools
• Proper Care and Cleaning
• Fuel Tips
Details
Organizer
Venue
Fergus, ON N1M 1T7 Canada + Google Map