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Tag: Chainsaw

  • Saturday, July 26, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm – Getting to Know Your Chainsaw

    Before using a chainsaw, it is best to understand all of its parts, built in safety features, maintenance requirements, and the forces in play once you rev its small but powerful engine. If you own a saw, bring it to this Arnold Arboretum class, to be held Saturday, July 26, from 9 – 12:30 in the Hunnewell Building Equipment Garage (and you know you’ve always wanted to see the Equipment Garage – this of what must be stored there!) If you don’t own a saw but intend to purchase one, wait until you’ve attended the class to learn which styles and features are best for your size and needs. Participants should bring safety goggles, gloves, and ear protection. Dress for the outdoors and bring a snack and beverage. Head arborist John DelRosso will conduct the session. A class on use and felling techniques will be offered on October 4. Registrants must sign an Assumption of Risk and Release to participate.  Fee $45 Arboretum member, $58 nonmember.  Register on line at https://my.arboretum.harvard.edu/Policies.aspx.

  • Saturday, November 5 – Sunday, November 6, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm – Chainsaw Use and Safety

    “Make the cut” with Arboretum arborist John DelRosso in this two session practical workshop, to be held Saturday – Sunday, November 5 – 6, in the Hunnewell Building at the Arnold Arboretum. In the first session he emphasizes chainsaw operation, maintenance, and safety. In the second session he demonstrates sawing techniques and guides you in felling and cutting using practice logs in the Arboretum’s wood recycling area. Bring your saw to both sessions, if you have one. If you don’t own a saw but intend to purchase one, wait until you’ve attended the first class session to learn which styles and features are best for your size and needs. All participants should bring safety goggles, gloves, and ear protection to both sessions.  Fee $80 member, $105 nonmember. Register on line at www.arboretum.harvard.edu.

  • Saturday, October 17, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm – Chainsaws: Use, Safety, and Maintenance

    Are you the new owner of a chainsaw or a weekend woodcutter? If so, are you using your chainsaw safely? If you’re at all in doubt, please put the saw down now and register for this class on Saturday, October 17, beginning at 9:30 a.m.,  at the Arnold Arboretum. In this lecture and demonstration by ISA-certified arborist John DelRosso, Head Arborist of the Arboretum, you will learn the basics of chainsaw use. John will talk about essential safety equipment and maintenance requirements. He will demonstrate sharpening and bar tensioning and discuss limbing and felling techniques, including tension cuts. Bring your saw, along with ear protection, for the maintenance discussion. Bring a lunch, too, and dress for the outdoors.  C’mon, haven’t you all secretly longed to work with a big, loud power tool? Fee $60 Arboretum member, $75 nonmember.  To register, log on to www.arboretum.harvard.edu. The awesome photo below was taken by Jason Levesque, and can be viewed, along with other fabulous and quirky shots, on xstuntkidx’s photostream on Flickr.com.

    sarax chainsaw massacre by xstuntkidx.