Chainsaw Basics

What are the three types of power sources for chainsaws?

• Gas, electric, and hydraulic

• Gas, electric, and battery

• Gas, corded, and battery

• Gas, electric, and manual

Which type of chainsaw is designed to be used with one hand to cut limbs off a tree?

• Rear-handle saw

• Top-handle saw

• Hydraulic saw

• Climbing saw

What are the advantages of electric chainsaws over gas powered chainsaws?

• Require less maintenance, quiet while running, light and portable

• Require more maintenance, noisy while running, heavy and bulky

• Require less maintenance, noisy while running, light and portable

• Require more maintenance, quiet while running, heavy and bulky

What is the purpose of the chain brake on a chainsaw?

• To prevent movement of the saw's cutting chain

• To secure the chain when changing position or starting a cold saw

• To prevent kickback and protect the operator

• To disengage the chain from the engine when idling

What is the function of bumper spikes on a chainsaw?

• To stabilize the saw and reduce kickback

• To cut branches high up in a tree

• To provide extra grip for the operator

• To prevent the chain from derailing

What is the purpose of the throttle trigger interlock on a chainsaw?

• To prevent the trigger from being pulled unless the handle is firmly gripped

• To control the speed of the chain

• To engage the chain brake

• To start the chainsaw

What is the purpose of the pull start on a chainsaw?

• To start the chainsaw

• To engage the chain brake

• To control the speed of the chain

• To turn off the engine

What is the purpose of the chain catcher on a chainsaw?

• To prevent the chain from being thrown back towards the user

• To catch and hold the chain when not in use

• To guide the chain along the bar

• To prevent kickback

What is the purpose of the centrifugal clutch on a chainsaw?

• To disengage the chain from the engine when idling

• To prevent kickback and protect the operator

• To control the speed of the chain

• To engage the chain brake

What should be done first before installing a new chain on a chainsaw?

• Inspect the bar and sprocket for wear

• Clean and lubricate the chain

• Adjust the chain tension

• Replace the chain catcher