Regular equipment maintenance prevents costly breakdowns and keeps tree service crews productive and safe. Chainsaws need daily chain sharpening and weekly deep maintenance. Chippers require daily blade inspection and service every 250 hours. Stump grinders need teeth inspection after each job and engine service every 100 hours. Bucket trucks and cranes have manufacturer-specified intervals plus annual OSHA inspections.
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Poorly maintained equipment is a leading cause of tree service injuries and fatalities. Never operate equipment with known defects. Follow all manufacturer maintenance schedules and OSHA inspection requirements. Document all maintenance activities.
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Chainsaw chains should be sharpened after every 2-3 hours of active cutting, or whenever the saw starts producing sawdust instead of chips. Most professional arborists carry multiple chains and swap them throughout the day, sharpening dull chains during breaks or at the end of the day. A sharp chain cuts faster, uses less fuel, and is safer to operate.
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