Field Equipment Operations- CSAW Study Guide

1

Engine Cover

2

Muffler and spark arrestor

3

Dogs

4

Chain

5

Bar

6

Saw bar tightening lugs

7

Saw bar adjustment port

8

Carbeurator adjustment screws

1

Chain brake

2

Left hand handle

3

Choke switch

4

Throttle lock

5

Throttle trigger

6

Right hand handle

7

Gas fill port

8

Pull start handle

9

Oil fill port

1

Air filter

2

Spark plug and wire

3

Engine cooling fins

4

Bar adjustment tab

5

Chain sprocket

6

Clutch cover

7

Chain catcher

T/F There is not a stop switch on the chain saw.

False

T/F The muffler is okay to touch right after the machine is turned off.

False

T/F A chain with slack in it is more likely to break or come off the bar.

True

T/F The smaller the wood chips the sharper the saw.

False

T/F The longer you use a chain, the longer it gets.

True

T/F You should cut using full throttle.

False

T/F Removing the spark arrestor increases the power by maximizing exhaust release

True

Working corner

Side cutting plate, 45 degrees

Top plate, 20-30 degrees

Raker/ depth gauge

Gullet

Chisel angle, 45 degrees

Where is the working corner on a saw tooth?

Where the top plate meets the side cutting plate

Where should the file be when round filing the tooth of a saw?

25% above the top of the tooth

List potential hazards when preparing to fell a tree.

Vines, dead limbs, forked trees

What is the “bad side” of a tree?

The side that the tree leans towards or has the most weight.

Describe an escape route.

A 45 degree path free of hazards in the opposite direction that the tree will fall.

How big should a hinge be?

80% DBH

Describe a back cut.

Cutting the strap level with the apex of the face cut.

When is the chain brake needed while felling a tree?

When taking 2 or more steps

What is the drop zone?

The area 360 degrees around the tree equal to its height horizontally.

List and describe the 5 steps of felling a tree.

Identify hazards, determine tree lean, clear escape route, create hinge from face cut and bore cut, and cut the strap.

List and the 5 main safety features of a chainsaw.

Chain brake, throttle lock, chain catch, on/off switch, and spark arrestor

List the proper personal protection equipment (PPE).

Chaps, hard hat, face shield or safety glasses, ear protection, gloves, and steel toe boots.