Use Chainsaw Properly
On Friday, May 29, forest chief Wendy Wielder, managing director of the Berber and Jake Brunner registration trucks led a safety course chain saws at the Conservation Center of the Forest Society in Concord. This half-day class, provided twice a year, teaches people of all skill levels basic safety, cutting, logging and routine maintenance. On Friday, the levels of experience of users first ranged to veterans of several decades, but each training left with a new perspective and skill set for this common tool. While this category is required for all land supervisors to operate saws in the forest community lands, it is open to all interested members of the community.
As a summer intern, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to join and this class and took some important lessons for me! Jake and Wendy Grade opened with an overview of safety equipment including a helmet, chaps (Kevlar pants) and steel-headed shoes. They urged the row to keep their helmets in the shade and replace them every two years, if used regularly. They also recommended that safety classes be reviewed for Category I Class A approval to ensure leg protection with the present ordinary. While this security tools gives somebody more response time, Jake pointy out that it only works as a "thin skin" against the saw blade. There are many different places to find these safety equipment, but both Wendy and Jake recommend buying directly from a dealer or dealer site.
Then we discuss the maintenance of saws. Jake showed how to clean and sharpen chainsaw, using a file and directory. It is recommended to loosen the string after each use in order to protect the crankshaft. These small steps go a long way in ensuring longevity and yield chainsaw. Because participants brought their own saws, we can see the difference in effectiveness between Jake and Wendy saws, which are preserved after almost every use, and class members who have recently learned how to sharpen the teeth of the saw. The difference was amazing!
Then we walked into the forest, and the participants had the opportunity to practice two of the four cuts Jake showed. The first is to cut open slit open, creating a 70-degree cut in the base of the tree and determine which path of the tree will fall. After each cutting cut is practiced, Jake showed how to create the hinge using a cut hole and then safely cut the tree. As soon as the tree was on the ground, participants cut wood for firewood. All class members went away learning a new technique that would provide better security for the future. As a junior woodcutter, I found this layer as a solid foundation for my understanding of the use of saws and protective measures.
The next workshop of the Forestry Society is scheduled for October. Take a look at the Autumn Events page for details. To find out how you can become a land manager or volunteer, visit our website
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