Chainsaw Safety for Wildlife/Land Managers

These flashcards cover vocabulary and key concepts related to chainsaw safety and operational techniques for wildlife management.

Chainsaw

A power tool used for cutting trees and wood; an essential equipment for wildlife management.

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards; includes chaps, helmets, gloves, and more.

Felling Cut

A cut made in a tree to guide its fall direction during cutting.

Hinge

The part of the tree that guides its fall direction during the felling process.

Raker

A component of a chainsaw chain that helps control the depth of cut.

Depth Gauge

A component that ensures the cutter tooth does not take too much wood at once.

Kickback

A dangerous reaction when the chainsaw's chain binds and forces the saw back towards the operator.

Guide Bar

The bar that supports the chain and cuts through the wood in a chainsaw.

Throttle Trigger

The mechanism used to control the speed of the chainsaw.

Chain Brake

A safety feature that stops the chain when activated.

Felling Direction

The predetermined direction in which a tree is intended to fall during cutting.

Chainsaw Safety Features

Built-in elements such as chain brakes and guards designed to protect the operator from injury.

Basic Felling Techniques

Fundamentals that include understanding cuts and hinge position when falling a tree.