S 212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws
Precourse Work: click on image
to open glossary
Be familiar with glossary terms and review the video to discuss in class
Pre Course Work Video - "Fuel Geysering- Predictable"
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NWCGStandards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations (click image)
S 212 students please look at this before class
Faller 3 Taskbook
S 212 Student Workbook
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t8xL-YcF8dKcWAMy3mWntAjwUmtFka-D/view
Properly Remove and Replace a Stihl Gas Cap
Good references:
Stihl ms462 manual
https://cdnassets.stihlusa.com/1678205125-stihl-ms-462-owners-instruction-manual.pdf
Stihl 461 Manual
10-5-21 Hard to Start Saw
Use the decompression valve on the Stihl 461 for an easier pull to start
2008 Dutch Creek Falling Incident- Remembering Andy Palmer
NWCG Standards video: Complexity
How to Use a Chainsaw Safely
Stihl Chainsaw Safety,Operation, and Maintenance
Stihl:Fuel Geysering Prevention for Firefighters
Fix 90% of Oil Leaks on Stihl saws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl-9PnXMDK4
S 212 DVD Wildlandfire Chain saws-Part 1 (of 8)- Spring Poles
Link
When a Tree Falls_Working Around Danger Trees
Link
If a Tree Falls-Snag Safety
Link
British Columbia Faller Training Standard (part1 0f 17)
Link
S 212 DVD Wildlandfire Chain saws-Part 1 (of 8)- Spring Poles
Link
When a Tree Falls_Working Around Danger Trees
Link
If a Tree Falls-Snag Safety
Link
British Columbia Faller Training Standard (part1 0f 17)
Link
New Stihl design for saw chain coming soon (!)
Stihl 2 in 1 Sharpening Guide (~$40)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlHJYnMBBzA Oregon Chain Sharpener Set Up for our Stihl Chain 2022 Catalog page 152
Stihl Oilmatic chain 33RS 3/8" is found on p151 to be the same as Oregon chain 720 EXL
so the Oregon Grinder 410 settings are:
Wheel width=3/16"
Vise Rotate Angle=25 degrees
Down Angle=10 degrees
Head Tilt Angle=55degrees
Depth Gauge= .025 inches
Caps for Dolmars
Making a new Midwest gas can better
NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Equipment Bulletins:Chaps Repair
NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Equipment Bulletin: 24-005 August 29, 2024
Inspecting, Cleaning, Repairing, and Retiring United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Chain Saw Chaps: https://www.fs.usda.gov/t-d/pubs/htmlpubs/htm05672816/page01.htm
