Chainsaws - CS 32 Fell Medium Sized Trees

Chainsaws - CS 32 Fell Medium Sized Trees

Course Objectives

To enable course members to:

· state the regulations and safety requirements relating to chainsaw use

· assess trees to be felled for hazards and risks

· use appropriate techniques and aids to take down trees

· de-limb trees using appropriate safe techniques

· cross-cut safely to correct lengths

· handle and stack timber

· fell large trees between 1 and 2 times the guide bar length, ie 380mm to 760mm using correct cuts, stance, and felling aids

· take down of trees using winches

Duration/Format · 3 days: Practical

Instructor/Trainee Ratio Max: 1:4

Course Content

Introduction Maintenance re-cap Felling trees between 380mm (15") and 760mm (30") diameter at felling height Sned conifers and/or delimb broad-leaved trees Cross cut and stack produce Takedown hung up trees using hand winches Equipment required: Safety helmet incorporating ear defenders and eye protection Chainsaw gloves Chainsaw trousers Chainsaw boots Large wound dressing Chainsaw (maximum guide bar length 380mm/15") Fuel/oil Tool kit Hand winch Strops Highlift wedges Sledge hammer