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Training & certification |
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| Lantra | governing body for training & assessment in the UK |
| National Proficiency Tests Committee | City & Guilds; under ‘Forestry and Arboriculture’ – factsheets and guidance; explains what level of competence you need to achieve to get the qualification. |
Safety |
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| Arboriculture & Forestry Advisory Group (AFAG) | chainsaw safety resources |
| Art of Manliness | chainsaws 101: how to use a chainsaw safely |
| Health & Safety Executive | working with chainsaws |
| Stihl | chainsaw safety manual |
| University of Illinois Extension | logging & chainsaw safety – factsheets |
| Wikipedia | chainsaw safety clothing |
| Wikipedia | chainsaw safety features |
Chainsaw use & maintenance |
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| Andy Reynolds | chainsaw assessment revision for NPTC candidates |
| The Family Handyman | plan to cut up a tree; plus more safety tips |
| ThoughtCo | purchasing and maintaining a chainsaw |
| Husqvarna customer support | download manuals |
| Sharpening | Stihl brochure on chainsaw sharpening |
| Starting | Stihl guide to starting a chainsaw |
| WikiHow | how to operate a chainsaw |
