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Stihl Chainsaw Safety Day Chad Barclay cab400@psu.edu. Objectives for the day:. Explain importation safety tips for running a chainsaw Identify proper protective equipment (PPE) Review general field maintenance on chainsaw . Important Safety Tips. Head placement when running saw
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Stihl Chainsaw Safety Day Chad Barclay cab400@psu.edu
Objectives for the day: • Explain importation safety tips for running a chainsaw • Identify proper protective equipment (PPE) • Review general field maintenance on chainsaw
Important Safety Tips • Head placement when running saw • Know who is around you • Watch different binds went bucking
More Safety Tips • Cut when you are alert • Don’t cut in bad weather • Watch the tip of chainsaw
Proper Protective Equipment (PPE) • Saw chaps • Felling helmet with face screen • Gloves
More PPE • Long pants • Long Sleeve shirt • Leather boots
Tools Needed For Field Maintenance • Brush (old paint brush) • Scrench • File (flat and round)
More Tools • Bar dresser • Depth gauge • Throttle screwdriver
Field Maintenance • Check chainsaw over • Keep chainsaw clean • Keep chain SHARP
More Maintenance • Dress the bar and flip • Clean bar out • Check sprocket
Conclusion • Always wear PPE • Keep chainsaw clean • Know who is around you • Always run a sharp saw • HAVE FUN!