Husqvarna has launched an online educational resource entitled Husqvarna Chainsaw Academy.
This is the digitised version of its book “How to Work with a Chainsaw” and contains step-by-step guides, animations, videos and more - all accessible through a computer or smartphone.
For many years, the company has provided instructional books used widely in forestry schools and courses on handling a chainsaw. Now, through a worldwide digital release, parts of this educational material becomes accessible for everyone, everywhere through smartphones and computers. Husqvarna Chainsaw Academy was developed with a mobile-first approach which means it can be used as a companion when out in the forest, helping professionals and amateurs get more out of their equipment.
The service contains basic guidelines on a variety of subjects relating to forestry work and chainsaw usage, focusing on how to fell a tree. The website offers an introduction to the important things one needs to know in order to fell trees safely, with step-by-step guides, easy-to-understand animations, videos, checklists and recommendations. Through this material, says Husqvarna, the user gets a fundamental overview of all the main aspects of felling a tree - from preparation and safety to felling, limbing and crosscutting.
By sharing knowledge accumulated over 60 years of chainsaw manufacturing, the service increases awareness of the safety aspects of chainsaw use.
“With the Husqvarna Chainsaw Academy we are digitising our knowledge on chainsaw use and making it accessible for anyone who wants to know more about safety and performance when using a chainsaw. We know end-customer behavior continues to shift towards mobile, which is why we developed the content for smartphones, so that it is easily accessible whenever, wherever. However, it is still essential to go through proper chainsaw safety training with a qualified instructor and check what rules and regulations may apply in your country”, says Hanna Nordquist, Global Brand & Communication Manager.
Husqvarna Chainsaw Academy is now available in English with more languages to follow during 2019. Visit https://chainsawacademy.husqvarna.com
