| Chainsaw Training with Phil Dunford | Equipment Needed for Courses |
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For more information please call Phil or Karen on 01490 460 611 phil@chainsawtraining.com Denbighshire Wales United Kingdom |
Equipment Needed for Courses
Chainsaw
- Rear handled, max bar length 15" (37cm), must have the following safety features:
- Combined chain break and front handle guard
- Clearly marked 'off' switch
- Chain with low kick back characteristics
- Anti vibration mounts
- Rear hand guard
- Exhaust directed away form the operator
- Chain catcher
- Safety (dead handle) throttle trigger
- Ear defender sticker
- Guide bar cover
Personal Protective Equipment
- European standards for chainsaw PPE are published as part of
EN 381 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws. While no PPE can provide 100% protection
against cuts from chainsaws, the following should be used:
- Safety helmet (must not be older than manufacturer's replacement instructions)
- Eye protection
- Hearing protection
- Leg protection (incorporating chain-clogging materials)
- Protective boots with good grip and protective guarding at front vamp and instep
All PPE items should carry the CE chainsaw logo
Additional Equipment
- Fuel/oil mixture and chain oil - in approved container
- Personal first aid kit
- Non-snag outer clothing
- Operator manual for chainsaw
- Basic maintenance tools (ie spanner, round files, flat file, file guide, feeler gauge, bar groove cleaner etc)
- WATERPROOFS
- PACKED LUNCH
Please note - chainsaws, PPE and equipment provided by participants must be of an acceptable standard and in good condition. Where possible, participants providing substandard or broken equipment will be issued with appropriate replacement items for which a charge will be made in addition to course fees.
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WE WILL ARRANGE NPTC ASSESSMENT FOR THOSE WHO REQUIRE IT. PLEASE RING FOR COSTS AND DATES.
NEW COURSE - Chainsaw Carving available in May - scroll down for details COURSE AVAILABILITY Please ring Karen on 01490 460611 or 0789 149 4341 for all inquiries Bookings are currently being taken for: Crosscutting, maintenance and felling small trees 5 Day CS30/31 COURSE NOW FULL Crosscutting, maintenance and felling small trees 5 Day CS30/31 1 PLACE LEFT COST £385 Felling Medium Trees and Dealing with Individual Windblown Trees 4 Day CS32/34 COURSE NOW FULL Crosscutting and maintenance course 2 day LANTRA ITA course 4 PLACES LEFT £190 Crosscutting, maintenance and felling small trees 5 Day CS30/31 2 PLACES LEFT £385 Felling Medium Trees and Dealing with Individual Windblown Trees 4 Day CS32/34 2 PLACES LEFT £340 Crosscutting, maintenance and felling small trees 5 Day CS30/31 3 PLACES LEFT £385 NEW COURSE Introduction to Chainsaw Carving 3 day course - first 2 days follow the Lantra 2 day ITA course (including certification). The final day is an introduction to carving. Dates - 12-14 May 2010 and 19-21 May 2010 Other dates can be arranged. Please ring for further details. Site updated 24/02/10 |
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For more information please call Phil on 01490 460 611 phil@chainsawtraining.com Denbighshire Wales United Kingdom I will travel anywhere in the UK to deliver courses for 4 candidates. For a course within 50 miles of North wales, I will travel free of charge. For distances above this, I charge 50p per mile. For a course with 4 candidates, I offer a 10% discount. Full equipment hire is available (everything from PPE to chainsaws and sharpening tools). |