Copyright 2002 Silvi-Crew Ltd.

SPACING SAW TRAINING PROGRAM: MODULE # 3

GENERAL PREPARATIONS FOR SPACING SAW WORK OBJECTIVES

This module is designed to instruct the student in the general preparations for work. Adjustment of suspension eyelet and harness, fuel mixing and starting procedures are examined. Also introduced in this module are the techniques of mapping and strip laying and the concept of piece rate payment.

PREREQUISITES

Module 1. INTRO TO SPACING SAWS AND PERSONAL SAFETY GEAR

Module 2. INTRO TO MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES

MATERIAL COVERED

• A.) Adjustment of Suspension Eyelet and Harness
• B.) Fuel Mixing and Starting Procedures
• C.) Working Check List
• D.) Strip Layout, Mapping and Piece Rate Payment

STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Each student must list articles required and discuss other general preparations for work, including adjustment of the harness and suspension eyelet. Fuel mixing and starting procedures must also be discussed by each student. Finally, the concepts involved with strip layout, mapping and piece rate payment methods.

RESOURCE MATERIALS

• FLIP CHART
• OVERHEAD PROJECTOR
• VHS VIDEO AND MONITOR
• PERSONAL SAFETY GEAR
• SILVI-CREW TRAINING MANUALS
• EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS TRAINING PAMPHLETS

Adjustment of Suspension Eyelet & HarnessQuick release chest plate & back plate

Adjustment of saw weight

a. tight strap down

b. loose strap up

c. chest strap

3. Adjustment of saw height

• a. shoulder straps
• b. chest strap
• c. suspension plate strap

4. Adjustment of saw balance

• a. suspension eyelet forward & backward
• b. suspension eyelet left & right

5. Adjustment