Chain Saw And Crosscut Saw Training Course

The Chain Saw and Crosscut Saw Training Course is guidebook that follows a 16- to 32-hour course for basic to intermediate chain saw and crosscut saw users. The course is designed to provide the technical knowledge and skills that employees or volunteers will need to use these tools safely. For specific needs, such as small limbing and bucking projects by volunteers, portions of the course can be adapted and modified. Course objectives are stated in broad terms that define what students will be able to do after completing this course. Special unit objectives at the beginning of each unit define what students will be able to do after the unit has been completed. Objectives covered include: Course Information Safety Requirements Chain Saw Use and Maintenance Chain Saw Tasks and Techniques Crosscut Saw Tasks and Techniques Field Proficiency

This deluxe Legacy Edition of The Complete Forest Service Chainsaw and Crosscut Saw Book is a high-quality reissue of three authoritative US Forest Service manuals on saw use. This compilation includes The USFS Chain Saw and Crosscut Saw Use Course, The Crosscut Saw Manual, and Saws That Sing, unabridged from their original sources.

This deluxe Legacy Edition of The Complete Chainsaw and Crosscut Saw Book is a high-quality reissue of three authoritative US Forest Service manuals on saw use. This compilation includes The USFS Chain Saw and Crosscut Saw Use Course, The Crosscut Saw Manual, and Saws That Sing, unabridged from their original sources. This volume is a must-have on the bookshelf of any outdoors enthusiast, woodsman, lumberjack, camping fan, homesteader, rancher, bushcrafter, or anyone learning how to master the chainsaw or crosscut "misery whip" saw.

The Chainsaw Operator's Manual is an essential safety tool for chainsaw operators. It is the ultimate guide to basic chainsaw operating techniques covering safety, maintenance and cross-cutting, but not tree felling. Detailed diagrams illustrate horizontal, vertical and boring cuts, as well as trimming and cross-cutting techniques. Safety considerations are discussed, including workplace safety, occupational hazards, kick-back and identifying dangerous trees. An explanation of the 'tension' and 'compression' forces in timber is also provided to help you understand where to begin cutting to avoid jamming the saw. The book covers chainsaw maintenance in detail, explains all aspects of the equipment and helps you select the right chainsaw and personal protection equipment for your needs. Trouble-shooting charts are included to help you solve operating problems. This manual has been updated to take into account the most recent changes in nationally accredited competency standards. It is a must-have for anyone operating a chainsaw.