Lesson 1Dealin' wid hung-up trees an' suspended loads: assessment, use a wedges, pull-lines, an' mechanized assistanceDis section explain how fi manage hung-up trees an' suspended loads without enterin' danger zones. Learners will assess stability, use wedges, pull-lines, an' machines, an' know when fi stop work an' call specialist assistance.
Recognizing unstable and hung-up treesNo-go zones under suspended loadsUsing wedges to influence tree movementSetting and tensioning pull-lines safelyCoordinating with mechanized assistanceWhen to cease work and escalate riskLesson 2Comprehensive PPE list wid function: helmet, face/visor, hearin' protection, chainsaw chaps, gloves, boots, high-vis, an' additional weather gearDis section list required PPE fi chainsaw work an' explain each item’s protective function. Learners will review helmets, eye an' face protection, hearin' protection, chaps, gloves, boots, high-visibility garments, an' weather layers.
Helmet standards and service lifeEye and face shields for impact hazardsHearing protection selection and fitChainsaw chaps and leg protection limitsCut-resistant gloves and grip featuresBoot traction, cut resistance, and supportLesson 3Safe limbin' an' buckin' practices includin' body position, kickback awareness, an' safe buckin' heightsDis section detail safe limbin' an' buckin' methods fi control wood, protect di operator, an' reduce kickback risk. It cover stance, saw placement, cut sequence, an' safe workin' heights pon slopes an' uneven ground.
Body stance and balance for limbing cutsControlling branch tension and compressionKickback zones and bar tip awarenessSafe bucking heights and working levelsCut sequencing to prevent log movementWorking safely on slopes and rough terrainLesson 4Managin' pinched bars an' bind situations: safe unpinch techniques an' use a wedges an' winchesDis section cover safe methods fi freein' pinched bars an' managin' bind. Learners will read compression an' tension, place wedges, use levers or winches, an' avoid standin' in di line a movement when wood releases.
Reading compression and tension in logsPreventing bar pinch during initial cutsUsing plastic or aluminum wedgesLevering techniques to open the kerfUsing winches or machines to relieve bindRemoving a trapped saw without injuryLesson 5Step-by-step fellin' routine: final walkaround, notch an' hinge placement, backcut technique an' escape stepsHere we outline a repeatable fellin' routine from assessment fi escape. Learners will plan di lay, mark an' cut di notch, set hinge dimensions, execute di backcut, an' use preplanned escape routes an' communication signals.
Assessing lean, crown, and defectsSelecting lay direction and backup planMarking and cutting the face notchSetting hinge width and thicknessBackcut placement and holding strap useEscape route planning and executionLesson 6Chain break an' bar failure response: immediate shut-down, scene protection, an' emergency reportin'Learners will study how fi respond when a chain breaks or bar fails. Di section cover immediate shutdown, securin' di scene, checkin' fi injuries, preservin' evidence, an' reportin' requirements fi supervisors an' safety staff.
Recognizing signs of imminent chain failureImmediate throttle release and engine stopSecuring the saw and isolating the areaChecking operator and bystanders for injuryInspecting components after a failureIncident reporting and documentation stepsLesson 7Safe carryin' an' movin' wid di chainsaw: bar fi rear, engine off, chain brake engaged, an' handover protocolDis section cover safe movement wid a chainsaw between cuts an' work areas. Learners will practice carryin' positions, engine shutdown rules, chain brake use, passin' di saw fi others, an' navigatin' slopes, brush, an' obstacles.
Engine off and chain brake rules for travelCarrying position with bar to the rearCrossing obstacles, ditches, and fencesMoving on steep or slippery terrainPassing the saw safely to another workerTransporting saws in vehicles and machinesLesson 8Specific responses fi kickback: prevention, correct body positionin', an' immediate reactionsHere we focus pon recognizin', preventin', an' reactin' fi kickback. Learners will study bar tip control, grip an' stance, chain selection, reactive forces, an' immediate response actions when di saw begin fi kick back.
Common causes of kickback in fellingMaintaining a firm grip and locked wristsAvoiding contact with the upper bar tipChain type, sharpness, and depth gaugesUsing chain brake during risky maneuversPost-incident checks after a kickbackLesson 9Night, low-visibility, an' sudden weather-change proceduresLearners will prepare fi night work, fog, an' sudden weather changes. Di section cover lightin', visibility aids, modified communication, wind an' lightning protocols, an' when fi suspend chainsaw operations fi safety.
Headlamps, floodlights, and shadow controlHigh-visibility garments and reflective gearRadio checks and backup communicationWind, lightning, and storm stop-work rulesManaging cold, heat, and wet conditionsAdjusting work pace and task selectionLesson 10Workin' near others an' machines: exclusion zones, tag lines, an' staged processin' areasLearners will study how fi work safely around coworkers an' machines. Topics include exclusion zones, radio an' hand signals, tag lines, staged processin' areas, an' coordinatin' fellin', skiddin', an' loadin' operations.
Establishing and marking exclusion zonesCommunication signals and confirmationsUsing tag lines to control movementPositioning spotters and lookoutsStaging processing and stacking areasCoordinating with skidders and loadersLesson 11Sitin' an' use a tools: wedges, fellin' lever, scrench, an' safe handlin' a fuel containersHere we cover correct sitin' an' safe use a support tools dat assist fellin' an' buckin'. Learners will practice wedge an' lever placement, scrench use fi adjustments, an' safe fuelin' an' transport a fuel containers.
Selecting and placing felling wedgesUsing a felling lever for controlled liftScrench use for chain tension and checksFuel container labeling and segregationSafe refueling zones and no-smoke rulesSpill control, cleanup, and reportingLesson 12Pre-start checks an' safe startin' technique: ground/leg start, cold start procedure, chain brake checksDis section explain systematic pre-start checks an' safe startin' methods. Learners will inspect safety features, verify chain tension, an' practice ground an' leg start techniques, includin' cold start steps an' chain brake engagement.
Daily inspection of chain, bar, and sprocketChecking chain brake and throttle lockoutGround start method step by stepLeg start method and stability pointsCold start procedure and warm-up timeVerifying oiling and idle speed after start
