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Maintain & Operate the Chain Saw
| Commencing |
Duration |
Spaces |
Qualification |
Cost |
Downloads |
| 1-2nd March 2012 & 9-10th April 2012 |
1-2 |
2 |
CS 30 |
£275 |
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| Course Information |
A course for trainees inexperienced in chainsaw operation. Safety on site, PPE and Industry Best Practice Machine components and controls Chainsaw maintenance Crosscutting and produce presentation Use of timber handling aid tools.
Objectives Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting
- Identify the necessary Personal Protective Equipment
- Report on its condition and locate standard marks
- Identify health & safety features required on a chainsaw
- Identify faults and defects on a chainsaw and cutting equipment and decide which the operator can remedy and which require a service engineer’s attention.
- Carry out correctly all routine maintenance in accordance with the manufacturers instructions
- Prepare the chainsaw for use with the correct fuel/oil mix and saw chain lubrication.
- Start the chainsaw from both hot and cold in a safe manner
- Carry out pre-cutting tests and state the procedures if the chainsaw fails these tests
- State the hazards/risks when carrying out maintenance or operational tasks
- Cross-cut timber accurately to required lengths
- Assess and explain the terms tension and compression in timber
- Adopt safe procedures to remove a trapped guide bar
- Handle and stack timber in a safe manner
- Organise site safety and state the procedures required
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| What did other people think about this course? |
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| “This was a good course that met all my needs. Scott was flexible in spending more time on specific areas I was concerned about. I came away feeling much more confident in what I need to do.” National Conservation Charity Trainer, Sussex
Clear & concise demos. Motivating. Great practical and hands on expereince. Personal Fitness Instructor. |
| Prerequisites |
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| Reasonable level of fitness and desire to learn! |
