{"product_id":"polesaw-operation","title":"Polesaw operation and maintenance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn how to safely operate, maintain and transport a pole saw with this practical guide developed by Tocal College.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePole saws provide greater reach for pruning and limbing work, but they also introduce significant hazards when operated incorrectly. This publication places strong emphasis on operator safety, helping readers understand the risks associated with working overhead, around powerlines and with moving cutting equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guide also explains how proper maintenance improves performance, extends equipment life and reduces the risk of incidents. Detailed instructions cover lubrication, chain tensioning, sharpening, sprocket maintenance and routine inspections.\u003cbr\u003eClear photographs, diagrams and step-by-step explanations make this publication an easy-to-use reference in training environments and workplaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you use pole saws in forestry, agriculture, vegetation management or property maintenance, this practical guide belongs in your safety and training library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this guide is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForestry and vegetation management workers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArborists and tree maintenance contractors\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal government and parks staff\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRural property owners and land managers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents undertaking forestry or vegetation management training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePole saw safety principles and risk management\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal protective equipment requirements\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking safely near powerlines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePole saw types and their applications\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect transport and storage procedures\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe starting and shutdown methods\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective pruning and cutting techniques\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to prevent kickback, pull-in and pushback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChain sharpening and maintenance procedures\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and workplace safety requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypes of pole saw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponents of the pole saw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransport and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart and shut down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperate the saw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKickback, pull-in and pushback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is a safe work method statement (SWMS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"___11p5cti f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f1s2k7dp f8fmt76 fjvbh62 fysh76l fic4ptz f1yenhzu f1yn6nvh f14tj6oe f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f70r78m f4zgifc fk1v6el f16pyhcb fo436u6 fzy4j18 flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q fjnyn6r\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuthor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJennifer Laffan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNSW Department of Primary Industries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e9781742566863\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA5 spiral-bound soft cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatalogue Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB948\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tocal College","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34745330139294,"sku":"DRNSW_DPI_Tocal_B948","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0413\/1530\/3582\/files\/GG_Polesaw-spiral.jpg?v=1790563000","url":"https:\/\/shop.regional.nsw.gov.au\/products\/polesaw-operation","provider":"Regional NSW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}