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    Equipment Needed for Courses

    Chainsaw

      Rear handled, max bar length 15" (37cm), must have the following safety features:

    1. Combined chain break and front handle guard
    2. Clearly marked 'off' switch
    3. Chain with low kick back characteristics
    4. Anti vibration mounts
    5. Rear hand guard
    6. Exhaust directed away form the operator
    7. Chain catcher
    8. Safety (dead handle) throttle trigger
    9. Ear defender sticker
    10. 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:

    1. Safety helmet (must not be older than manufacturer's replacement instructions)
    2. Eye protection
    3. Hearing protection
    4. Leg protection (incorporating chain-clogging materials)
    5. Protective boots with good grip and protective guarding at front vamp and instep

    All PPE items should carry the CE chainsaw logo

    Additional Equipment

    1. Fuel/oil mixture and chain oil - in approved container
    2. Personal first aid kit
    3. Non-snag outer clothing
    4. Operator manual for chainsaw
    5. Basic maintenance tools (ie spanner, round files, flat file, file guide, feeler gauge, bar groove cleaner etc)
    6. WATERPROOFS
    7. 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.



    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 75 miles of North wales, I will travel free of charge. For distances above this, I charge 30p per mile.

    For a course with 4 candidates, I offer a 15% discount.

    Full equipment hire is available (everything from PPE to chainsaws and sharpening tools).




    For more information please call Phil on 01490 460 611 or email phil@chainsawtraining.com