Chainsaw Cuts
Cutting a tree down is called what?
What is felling?
A sharp chain produces this type of wood fiber.
What is long, curled strands?
This chainsaw part provides the path for the chain
What is guide bar?
Name one piece of PPE you must wear while running a saw
What is helmet, chaps, gloves, ear/eye protection?
Brush should always be fed into the chipper from ______
Cutting a log into smaller sections is called what?
What is bucking?
A dull chain most often produces this:
What is fine sawdust
This safety feature stops the chain in case of kickback
What is chain brake?
When starting a chainsaw, what must you always engage?
What is chain brake?
What is FALSE?
Which notch is most commonly used for directional felling?
What is a conventional notch?
The typical sharpening angle for chainsaw teeth is...
What is 25 to 35 degrees?
These metal spikes help stabilize the saw against wood
What is Dogs/bumper spikes?
How many hands should be on the saw at all times?
What is two?
What is the emergency stop/reverse for rollers?
What's the proper sequence for a limb cut?
What is a undercut first, then top cut?
Name one sign (besides sawdust) that tells you a chain needs sharpening
What is pulls to one side, smokes, or requires extra force?
What lubricates the chain and bar during operation?
What is bar oil?
What is the correct stance when operating a chainsaw?
What is feet shoulder-width apart, knees bent, saw close to the body. OR athletic stance!
Where should you not stand when feeding a chipper?
What is directly in front of the chute?
What part of the chainsaw should you never use to cut because of kickback risk?
What is the bar tip?
Why is checking chain tension important before us?
Which part of the chainsaw controls the chain speed?
What is throttle trigger?
Define kickback in your own words
What is the sudden upward motion of bar tip when it contacts wood improperly
What should you do if a branch gets stuck in the rollers?