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)
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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
Kickback
Compression and Tension
Wood
Felling the Tree
Assessment, Tree Assessment, Escape Routes, the Notch and Hinge, the Back Cut)
Processing the Tree
The Saw Chain
Sharpening and Minor Maintenance
Details
Organizer
Venue
Fergus, ON N1M 1T7 Canada + Google Map