Candidate Criteria

Please ensure each participant has his/her own saw to work on for the course.

They will also need a flat file holder and correct size file (3/16” or 7/32”).

Some of the basic saw spanners etc. will be required.

This is primarily a practical course so have suitable clothing i.e. overalls etc.

Other facilities required:

A number of vices and a suitable work- bench for working.

For the theory a room with a clear white wall and seating to show some safety slides.

Course Content

Slides on typical chainsaw accidents

Discussion on how to prevent these accidents

Safe operation procedures of chainsaws.

Practical session on chainsaw maintenance and operations

Cleaning saw

Checking safety features

Replacing chain

Maintenance to chain bar.

Fuelling saw, mixing fuels, selection of oils.

Replacing parts

Sharpening chain

Tightening and setting the chain

Using PPE (Required standard and specification)

Use of the saw and various types of cuts

Care of the saw in transport

Course Conclusion