Maintain a chainsaw (Unit Standard 43)
Other Engineering
A course by
Wintec
Learn to maintain and repair a chainsaw to industry standards in this practical one-day course aimed at those wanting to advance their equipment care skills.
NZ$437
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Demonstrate knowledge of chainsaw cutting units
Identify and explain the function of chain components, cutter profiles, and sprocket sizes according to industry practice.
Sharpen and maintain a chainsaw safely
Select a safe sharpening area, use correct tools and techniques, and test the sharpened chain according to accepted standards.
About This Course
This short course teaches the essential skills for maintaining and repairing a chainsaw, including theory and hands-on practice. Suitable for those with some chainsaw experience, it covers sharpening, fault finding, disassembly, and reassembly to prepare you for maintaining chainsaws at industry standards.
Course Content
- Identifying and understanding parts of the chainsaw cutting unit (drive links, depth gauges, sprocket sizes)
- Sharpening a chainsaw chain using appropriate tools
- Explaining sprocket sizes and their effects
- Matching cutting unit components
- Understanding pitch and gauge in relation to chainsaw chains
- Maintenance of sprocket tip chainsaw bars
- Identifying and correcting maintenance faults
- Requirements for running in a new chain
- Effects of poor chain maintenance
- Safe sharpening practices
- Routine chainsaw checks and maintenance requirements
- Reassembling chainsaw to safe working condition
- Identifying suitable tools for maintenance
Entry Requirements
Not suitable for beginners; some prior chainsaw experience required
Build towards these roles
Chainsaw TechnicianForestry WorkerGrounds Maintenance Worker
Build skills in these industries
ForestryConstruction
