Chainsaws Felling & Processing for 380mm

Service Description

LANTRA Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross-cutting, Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm Please note, in order for this course to take place, a minimum of 3 learners are required. From first cuts to full-on felling, our five-day course will teach you all you need to know about using a chainsaw. The chainsaw is the go-to tool across any number of industries, from agriculture to woodland conservation. It's a powerful and portable machine, but also a dangerous one that requires regular maintenance. There are a number of individual courses available to teach you the basics of chainsaw care and use, as well as specific skills such as tree felling and processing. We've combined three of these to produce a comprehensive and intensive course that will save you precious time. Running over five days, you'll gain all the knowledge and confidence needed to work with a chainsaw safely and efficiently. What's covered? • HSE legislation and safety guidelines • Overview of the chainsaw and maintenance equipment • Maintaining the saw chain • Maintaining the guide bar • Power unit maintenance • Starting the chainsaw and pre-cutting tests • Cross-cutting timber and felled timber • Felling • Branch removal – snedding and de-limbing • Take down hung-up trees using hand tools • Clear site and chainsaw checks. Learners are asked to comply with the following requirements: It is strongly recommended that operators hold as a minimum a current Emergency First Aid Certificate. Learners must be at least 16 years old in order to attend this course. Due to nature of the training a minimum level of fitness is required for specific operations. Whilst we do not want to disadvantage any learner, it is an essential requirement. Appropriate PPE must be worn at all times. All PPE used must comply with the AFAG 301, other HSE publications and current legal requirements in terms of specification and use. All chainsaws must comply with Arboriculture and Forestry Advisory Group (AFAG) safety guide 301 in terms of safety features, and be a model and size suitable for the task of maintenance and operation of hand-held chainsaw operations. Equipment can be sourced for an additional fee if required. Please contact us directly to discuss.