Class will begin promptly at 8:00 AM.  Please be sure to arrive early enough to get settled in so we can start on time.

Each participant needs to bring the following:

1. A working chainsaw with appropriate fuel and bar oil.  

• Saws must have a rear handle and a minimum bar length of 16".  Small top handle saws are not appropriate for felling work. 
• Prior to class day, please verify that your saw is in good working order and will start and run properly.  
• Also be certain to have a new or properly sharpened chain installed.
• Battery-powered chainsaws meeting the above requirements are acceptable.

2. Personal protective equipment:

• Hard hat with face shield/mesh screen
• Eye protection (in addition to the face shield on your helmet)
• Ear protection
• Gloves
• Long pants
• Chainsaw chaps or chainsaw pants
• High top leather boots that cover the ankles (safety toe preferred)

3.      Lunch / water

4.      Clothing appropriate for working outside

5.    Annual Health and Medical Record Parts A and B

Please download and review the course Learning Journal and bring a copy with you to class.  The Journal can be downloaded via the following link:

https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Chain-Saw-Learning-Journal-20210729.pdf

We will spend roughly the first half of the day in the classroom, and the second half outside.  With instructor guidance, each participant will fell, limb, and buck their own tree, demonstrating proper technique and attention to safety.  Participants are expected to be in reasonable physical condition at a level that will enable them to safely perform tasks typical of chainsaw use in the woods.

Class is scheduled to conclude around 4:00 PM but may finish sooner or later than that depending on the progress everyone makes during the practical exercises.  If there is enough time at the end, some additional cutting techniques may be demonstrated.  You must attend the entire class to receive credit.

If the class fills up and you wish to be added to the waiting list, please send an email to Jason Mueller (jmueller71@yahoo.com).  If there is enough additional demand a second class will be scheduled for a later date.
Participants must be 21 years or older.