Cross Cutting

This course provides participants with relevant, comprehensive and accredited training in order to equip those participating with the skills and knowledge to operate a chainsaw, carry out pre-start and post-start checks of a chainsaw and use basic chainsaw cutting techniques in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety legislative requirements and standards.

Topics covered in this course will include:

Chainsaw Safety

• OH&S, legislative requirements, organisational safety policies and procedures, environmental issues
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Chainsaw design and safety features
• Hazards associated with chainsaw operation
• Maintenance issues affecting safe operation
  • Blunt/loose cutting chain
  • Chain brake malfunctions
  • Importance of clean fuel & bar oil
• Understanding kick-back
• Correct start-up and shutdown

• Identifying and checking main components of a chainsaw
• Power head maintenance
• Bar, chain and sprocket maintenance
• Sharpening

• Site risk assessment
• Preparation of the worksite
• Cross cutting is to be completed standing on the uphill side AND
• Is to include the process of cutting directly across the diameter of a log - horizontal or at an angle AND
• Ensuring the saw chain does not contact the ground
• Understanding compression and tension in timber

FPICOT2204A - Maintain chainsaws and
FPICOT2221A - Trim and cross cut felled trees

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Statement of Attainment

On completion of this course, participant will be able to carry out the routine maintenance of hand-held chainsaws and trim and cross cut felled trees with a chainsaw.

All training aids including chainsaws and safety equipment are provided for use as required.
Participants are required to wear/bring their own steel capped boots