Anatomy
Where are the felling sights?
Point it out
When should you put the chain brake on?
Before taking 2 steps
What is CUT
Compression, U move the saw, Tension
Ways to clean air filter
Soap an water/ Bang it out
When and how to set up a no work safety zone
Scenario out of your skill set, flag 2x tree length around entire area, leave description on flagging
4 reactive forces
Push pull no go
Explain 5-15-90
5 feet 15 seconds 90% of accidents/fatalities
How deep should a notch go?
1/3 of the diameter, or 80% of the width from the front view
Tools to sharpen
Round file, Flat file
AWBW
Axe Wedge Bloodstopper Whistle
Chain brake, Wrist guard, Chain catcher, Throttle lock
2 safe starting techniques
Leg lock, on the ground
Explain Height measurement technique
Stick from hand to eye, arm level, stick up, cover tip of tree with top of stick
How to tension a chain
Loosen nuts, tip up, tension chain, tighten nut
2 techniques for spring poles
Accordion or shave
How does rotational kickback happen
When the chain rolls over the No Zone, the depth gauge no longer serves its purpose, chain takes a big bite
List all required PPE
hard Hat with shield and muffs, glasses, chaps, steel toes, gloves
How are wedges used in bucking
If saw becomes pinched, can place wedge in the kerf to open up the cut and allow the saw to continue cutting
What are the good conditions of a spark plug?
Golden brown
How to sound a dead tree
bang with axe
4 Parts of the chain
Cutters, drivers, tie straps, rivets
List required components of a tailgate
Med plan, communications plan, entry& egress, weather, plan for the day......
What can you check if your chain keeps popping off?
Bar warped?? Chain too loose? Chain guides?
Signs of a dead or unsafe tree
Cracks, fungus, insects, dead limbs, woodpecker holes, unstable roots