STIHL Training

Lesson 1 • Regulatory Compliance and Safety Standards

Introduces occupational safety regulations and manufacturer safety directives relevant to power tool operation. Ensures operators understand their legal and ethical responsibilities.

Lesson 2 • Personal Protective Equipment Standards

Defines required PPE for each equipment category and explains selection criteria. Connects proper gear use to injury prevention across all STIHL product operations.

Lesson 3 • Workplace Hazard Identification

Teaches recognition of environmental and operational hazards before starting work. Prepares technicians to conduct pre-task risk assessments on any job site.

Lesson 1 • Fundamental Cutting Techniques

Covers bucking, limbing, and felling cuts with correct body positioning. Builds muscle memory for controlled, efficient cuts that minimise kickback exposure.

Lesson 2 • Safe Startup and Shutdown Techniques

Teaches correct cold-start and warm-start sequences and safe shutdown steps. Reduces engine flooding, accidental engagement, and operator fatigue during startup.

Lesson 3 • Kickback Prevention and Response

Explains kickback physics, trigger zones, and immediate response actions. Equips operators to avoid and react to the leading cause of chainsaw injuries.

Lesson 4 • Chainsaw Components and Terminology

Identifies every major chainsaw component and explains its function. Provides the vocabulary needed for maintenance, troubleshooting, and communication with service teams.

Lesson 1 • Diagnosing Common Engine Problems

Provides a symptom-based diagnostic framework for hard starting, rough idle, and power loss. Enables technicians to isolate root causes before escalating to full service.

Lesson 2 • Fuel Mixing and Storage Procedures

Covers STIHL-approved fuel types, oil-to-fuel ratios, and safe storage container practices. Correct mixing prevents engine seizure and extends equipment service life.

Lesson 3 • Two-Stroke Engine Operating Principles

Explains the power, transfer, and exhaust strokes and how they differ from four-stroke engines. Provides the mechanical foundation needed to understand fuel and maintenance requirements.

Lesson 4 • Air Filter and Spark Plug Maintenance

Teaches inspection, cleaning, and replacement intervals for air filters and spark plugs. These components directly affect starting reliability and engine power output.

Lesson 1 • Ergonomic Harness Setup and Posture

Teaches harness fitting, balance point adjustment, and neutral spine posture during operation. Reduces musculoskeletal strain during extended trimming sessions.

Lesson 2 • Brushcutting Dense Vegetation

Addresses blade selection, feed rate, and body positioning for heavy brush and saplings. Prepares operators to clear overgrown areas safely and without equipment damage.

Lesson 3 • Cutting Attachment Selection and Fitting

Explains when to use nylon line, plastic blades, or metal blades based on vegetation type. Correct attachment selection prevents equipment damage and operator injury.

Lesson 4 • Trimming and Edging Techniques

Covers scything, tapering, and edging motions for turf, slopes, and hard surfaces. Builds technique consistency that produces clean, professional results efficiently.

Lesson 1 • Blower Types and Airflow Principles

Distinguishes handheld, backpack, and wheeled blower designs and explains CFM and MPH ratings. Enables operators to select the right blower for each task condition.

Lesson 2 • STIHL Sprayer Setup and Calibration

Explains tank filling, nozzle selection, and pressure calibration for knapsack and motorised sprayers. Accurate calibration ensures correct application rates and product effectiveness.

Lesson 3 • Chemical Handling and Sprayer Safety

Addresses PPE requirements, label compliance, and spill response for chemical spraying tasks. Protects operators, bystanders, and the environment during all spray operations.

Lesson 4 • Vacuum and Shredder Attachment Use

Covers conversion from blower to vacuum mode and shredder bag capacity management. Extends equipment utility and reduces debris disposal volume on site.

Lesson 1 • Bar Inspection and Maintenance

Covers bar groove cleaning, rail dressing, and sprocket nose lubrication procedures. Proper bar maintenance extends bar life and ensures even chain wear across all links.

Lesson 2 • Power Sharpener Operation

Teaches setup, wheel angle adjustment, and feed pressure for electric chain grinders. Power sharpeners restore severely dulled chains faster while maintaining cutter geometry.

Lesson 3 • Depth Gauge Setting and Filing

Explains depth gauge function, correct raker height, and flat-file technique for adjustment. Proper depth gauge setting controls chip thickness and prevents grabbing or bouncing.

Lesson 4 • Hand Filing Technique

Covers correct file size selection, filing angle, and stroke count for consistent cutter sharpening. Consistent hand filing maintains chain balance and reduces vibration during cutting.

Lesson 1 • Post-Fell Processing and Site Cleanup

Covers efficient bucking sequences, slash management, and site restoration after felling. Professional site cleanup reflects quality workmanship and reduces future hazard accumulation.

Lesson 2 • Precision Notch and Hinge Control

Covers open-face, conventional, and Humboldt notch geometry and their effect on hinge behaviour. Precise notch cutting gives the operator directional control throughout the fell.

Lesson 3 • Wedge and Mechanical Advantage Tools

Explains felling wedge types, insertion timing, and hand winch use for directional control. Mechanical aids allow operators to fell trees against their natural lean safely.

Lesson 4 • Felling in Confined Spaces

Addresses sectional felling, top-down dismantling, and working near structures and utilities. Confined-space felling requires modified techniques to protect property and personnel.

Lesson 1 • Starter System and Recoil Maintenance

Explains recoil spring tension, rope replacement, and pawl and ratchet inspection procedures. A reliable starter system is critical for productivity in remote and time-sensitive work.

Lesson 2 • Service Records and Fleet Management

Teaches how to maintain equipment logs, track service history, and plan fleet replacement cycles. Accurate records support warranty claims, resale value, and operational planning.

Lesson 3 • Maintenance Interval Framework

Introduces daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal maintenance intervals tied to operating hours. A structured interval framework prevents neglect and distributes maintenance workload evenly.

Lesson 4 • Cooling System and Exhaust Maintenance

Covers cylinder fin cleaning, spark arrestor screen inspection, and muffler condition checks. Blocked cooling and exhaust systems cause overheating and power loss in field conditions.