Chainsaw Maintenance - Bourne

Date: 5/8/2025 7:30 AM - 5/8/2025 3:00 PM

Location: Bourne DPW
35 Ernest Valeri Road

Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

Capacity:

14/15



Overview

photo of chainsaw

Description:

This one-day workshop will cover the key issues and activities associated with troubleshooting two-cycle chainsaw engine repairs.

This class is designed not for the shop mechanic but for the two-cycle chainsaw operator. However, the shop mechanic may find the class information very useful if they have not attended a trouble-shooting systems workshop before. Participants will be guided through a systematic process that looks at the important workings of the two-cycle engine. The class is instructor lead but is over 60% hands-on. Working in small groups the participants will disassemble a chain saw to discover important trouble-shooting processes. 

Who Should Attend
• Small Equipment Operators
• Shop Mechanics
• Supervisors and Foremen

Registration at 7:30 am, Class begins at 8:00 am.

ALL ATTENDEES SHOULD BRING A CHAINSAW TO CLASS

Accommodations for Disabilities: UMTC endeavors to provide an inclusive learning environment for all. If you require special services or arrangements to fully participate in this workshop, please email Katie Sabourin or call 413-468-0093 at least 14 days prior to the event. Such services are provided free of charge. 

 

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Jake Town of Bourne DPW
Brian Town of Bourne DPW
Mike Town of Barnstable DPW
Kelli Town of Eastham DPW
Brian Town of Eastham DPW
Tyler Town of Bourne DPW
Connor Town of Bourne DPW
Dan Town of Barnstable DPW
Mark Town of Barnstable DPW
David Town of Needham DPW
Scott Town of Eastham DPW
Mike Town of Needham
Stephanie Town of Eastham DPW
Matt Town of Barnstable DPW
Instructors
  • Michael Smith
    Technical Training Specialist at UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
    Michael Smith is the Baystate Roads Technical Training Specialist. He was a Highway Superintendent for 20 years where he developed and implemented modern road maintenance techniques. Mike was responsible for day to day operation and long range planning for the municipality.

    Before retiring in 2015, Mike was also a firefighter for 34 years. He is a lifelong resident of Heath, Massachusetts, whose teaching style includes a healthy portion of humor and student interaction. Mike can be reached at: mdsmith@umass.edu