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1 ) Examine careers in sales and service of forestry equipment. |
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2 ) Recognize the need for safety clothing and gear used in the forestry industry. Identifying safe practices in the forestry mechanics industry
Describing the safe operation and maintenance of forestry equipment
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3 ) Compare uses of tree harvesting equipment. Examples: skidder, loader, cutting machine, delimber |
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4 ) Identify road and fire lane maintenance equipment. Examples: bulldozer, road grader |
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5 ) Demonstrate the use of forestry hand tools, including pruning saws, bow saws, loppers, and brush cutters. |
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6 ) Identify sharpening techniques for chain saws, axes, pruners, and pole saws. |
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7 ) Identify types of urban forestry equipment, including tree climbing equipment and tree moving equipment. |
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8 ) Explain common techniques of chain saw maintenance. Identifying major components of a chain saw
Differentiating types of chains used on a chain saw
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9 ) Identify systems that require inspection before engine operation. |
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10 ) Describe preparation of forestry equipment for storage. Examples: draining fluids, lubricating |
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11 ) Describe uses of hydraulic systems in the forestry industry. Identifying basic components of a simple hydraulic system
Comparing advantages and disadvantages of using a hydraulic system
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