9 Needed Tips For Using A Chainsaw To Remove Debris

Weathering the Storm: 9 Needed Tips For Using A Chainsaw To Remove Debris

It’s storm season, as soon as a tornado or hurricane strikes, clean-up gets started. Usually, storm clean-up involves involvement from volunteers who supplement the work of authorities in clearing away miles of trash. Many are weekend warriors who have never tackled this type of enormous task – as well as never have used a chainsaw in such rigorous situations. Those brave volunteers need to have some direction on how one can prepare for, use and sustain a chainsaw throughout the time of intense storm clean-up efforts. Jared Abrojena, an Antioch, California-based qualified treeworker and licensed arborist, addresses the topic in layman’s terms. The 2015 ISA Tree Climbing World Champion, Abrojena is a skillful about how to cut as well as chop down trees. He frequently shares insights from his personal experience working with a team of arborists to clean hundreds of dropped trees on the grounds of the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, just week’s right before the 2013 Masters. Abrojena’s 9 needed tips – if followed – ensures that the work of brave storm clean-up volunteers is safe and effective. They are: * Safety first. Spend some time to practice before you get started. Do not forget to read through the owner’s handbook for the chainsaw you’ll end up using. * Be prepared. This is a catch-all of advices concerning regular chainsaw preservation and the possession of personal protective equipment (PPE). * Map it out. Calculate the whole range of damage, and constructing a plan for how you can tackle it. The plan ought to include coordinating with other volunteers, divvying up the job and prioritizing * Recognize your limitations. Do not ever volunteer for a job you’re not really prepared for. There will be plenty of work to go around, therefore just deal with jobs you are comfortable handling. * Buddy up. No one must trim trees by themselves, due to the risk of error or injury. Pair up with another volunteer, yet remain a safe distance apart when operating saws. * A good start. A chainsaw is best started on the ground, using the chain brake engaged. Don’t “cut” corners through intense, fast-paced clean-up efforts. * The right cut. To achieve the correct cut, use careful pruning practices to relieve tension from a branch or tree limb. * Relax. You are not Superman, and most faults take place once you are tired. Have frequent rests and stay hydrated. *Pamper your tools. Current maintenance throughout storm clean-up is necessary, since you will be pushing your chainsaw hard. Break regularly to clean filters and tighten chains. Interested? Get in touch with Kelsey Walker of Ketchum (404) 879-9294 or kelsey.walker@ketchum.com to learn more and to ask for a personalized byliner from Abrojena for your publication.