john dawson

works luverly! still dont think its CE'd yet? tho it does meet ISA-TCC regs?

Erm does anyone have any tips on the pole climbing Cant see how you may need to pole climb on a 38? maybe it depends on the assessor? If your in lincoln, have a chat with Mr Rowbottom@Riseholme about having a go up a pole.

Arboricultural Association or ask Paul (AA techie)

Camping was good last year I had a good show last year, This year is set to be bigger n better, new site (and bigger!) more demos and hopefully more freebies!!

Something like this?

Mine are spot on perfect!!!

either is fine. to be safe, look at several identical items (Krabs are easy) the krabs will be identical except for the numbers assuming they are marked correctly. But again, a decent loler insp will quite happily mark items for you as part of the service (labelling, engraving etc)

I do believe there is something about the saw has to be attatched to the outside of the bucket, just cant think where ive seen it. il have to look in MEWPS book (available from the AA for a very reasonable rate - shameless plug)

Arbor Venture - Chainsaw training courses. Tree climbing training courses. NPTC and Lantra. Hampshire, UK

The two checks are required. But not dependant on each other (ie Your kit wont fail for not having a weekly record) I think what you have should be fine. As far as paperwork goes, the loler insp will have his/her own pro-forma forms to fill out and you will get a completed copy. talk nicely and you might also get a weekly pro-forma sorted (Tea & Biscuits help!)

Without looking, I dont realy know. Idealy everything will already be marked by said manufacturer. But anything else will be as above, all on a non load bearing part, or in the case of webbing - labels or again a non - load bearing part (ie not the bridge of a harness!) Be careful with the pen, as chemicals in the pen could actualy contribute to the deteriation of the webbing.

Looks good! Although this may be very risky, The 200 is such a good saw that any improvements need to better it have to be absolutly spot on perfectly polished

After any courses, I usualy go home for tea.....

For books try amazon - chainsaw carving as far as courses, Mick Burns does the only accredited course that i know of, but is in lincolnshire, A local chap is Will Lee (herts i think?) who may show you a few things?

Ah I see! Im not sure, but Moulton may be doing the course. And that would have been roseywebs local. But yes, treelife does sound like a good place to go.

HADLOW COLLEGE ARE NOT CAPABLE OF TEACHING ARBORICULTURE ON ANY STANDING. Go to Kingswood Training.

WHICH IS THE EXTRA LICENCE/TEST PART. Anything towable over 750kg MAM requires an extra test to gain a +E

A basic license should get you possible a transit sized van plus a small 6inch chipper. ie - vehicle 3500kg + 750kg towed implement. Anything bigger is extra lessons and tests, ie - 7.5tonner's, bigger chippers. Be warned - a sub 750kg chipper is extremely close to the weight limits. so dont be tempted to carry anything in the hopper!!

EXSQUEEZE ME??!!??!! Where the Chuff did that come from??? Ok, now ive calmed down a bit, If Roseywebs local is waiting for numbers before doin the AA techs, then id suggest Chris goes along to make the numbers count. I can drive it in about an hour each way. And yes it is a decent place to do the course!

I believe the wording is Theoretical knowledge of the equipment being used (ie have you read and UNDERSTOOD the bumpf that comes with the item?) Practical knowledge of the equipment being used (ie have you actualy got your butt up a tree and USED the item?) Generally this used to be defined in the course entry requirements as a working climber, minimum of five years holding a CS41. Exceptions to the rule can include people not necessarly climbing but working with items on a daily basis, ie - a dealer. Ive seen several times LOLER inspectors from a mewp/crane background trying to check Arb kit, and making a hash of it. Personnaly we could check mewps and cranes, but this was not covered on our course, and we wouldnt have the foggiest on how to do it or where to start. As principle i will not test such items. A LOLER test forms part of the safety procedure (however you choose to look at it) and as such, any problems on ARB kit checked by a mewp/crane inspector could render your LOLER test invalid and consiquently your insurance. JUst be safe and use an ARB trained LOLER inspector.

Id definatly be interested in the rear handled version of either the 192 or 200, As long as its cheaper than anywhere in blighty! Any idea on prices? am happy to chip in with "delivery"! For carving its much safer to use the rear handled version. the Bars can fit anything in the smaller "home-owner range" ie - MS170-MS230,

Well done chaps!

And it arrived today!! so if anyone needs any kit checking............

Was good stuff!! Phoned NPTC today, Results are in the post!!

try Arboricultural Association