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- Effective Term:
- Winter 2027
- Course Number:
- CEU 4113
- Course Title:
- Chainsaw Fundamentals Series: Safety, Operation, & Care
- Credit Hours:
- 2.4
- Lecture Hours:
- 0
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
* Identify chainsaw components, safety features, fuels, and lubricants
* Explain the basic operating principles of a two-stroke engine
* Inspect and evaluate chainsaw components requiring routine maintenance according to manufacturer
guidelines
* Identify saw chain components and common chain types
* Explain the functional relationship between the guide bar, saw chain, and power head in the cutting
system
* Select appropriate file sizes and sharpening tools for specific chain types
* Demonstrate proper techniques for precision sharpening of saw chain
* Identify required personal protective equipment (PPE) for chainsaw operation
* Describe relevant safety standards for chainsaw operation
* Demonstrate proper chainsaw starting procedures
* Explain chainsaw reactive forces and their implications for safe operation
* Demonstrate safe ergonomics, handling, and operational techniques when using a chainsaw
* Apply safe cutting techniques in controlled practice scenarios
* Conduct a hazard assessment and develop a basic tree felling plan
* Explain and demonstrate modern felling cuts and proper hinge wood
* Describe the role of load forces and leverage in tree felling operations
* Demonstrate safe and effective execution of modern tree felling cuts