Description:
Chainsaws are one of the most common hand-held tools and there are many components to their use. This course is designed to educate novice and intermediate users who want to operate chainsaws safely and effectively. Concepts discussed will include safety features, maintenance, use, and handling. Participants will gain an understanding of chainsaw reactive forces and hazards associated with felling trees and cutting wood or brush. Learn planning strategies including saw transport, starting, cross cutting/bucking and limbing, understanding compression and tension. These strategies will be demonstrated in a safe learning environment.
Close come dressed in protective work boots that are above the ankle, durable work pants. Bring work gloves if preferred.
This course will be taught by Rachel Brudzinski, Arborist, Shreiner Tree Care Company; 2022 Penndel Tree Climbing State Champion.
This course has been approved for 5.5 ISA credits for certified arborists and municipal specialists (S=0 P=5.5 M=0).
Registration:
https://experience.morrisarboretum.org/Info.aspx?EventID=25