# Groundman Training: Master Chippers, Saws & Knots

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Published: 2026-06-24T15:59:00+00:00
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## Resource

Ready to upgrade from a basic helper to a highly paid tree care technician? It starts with mastering the heaviest, most dangerous equipment on the job site. In Episode 5 of "The Backbone of the Crew," we tackle the critical mechanics of operating commercial brush chippers and ground chainsaws safely and efficiently. Learn the exact rules for staging brush, the proper way to ground-start a heavy saw, and how to keep your chain sharp by avoiding the dirt entirely. Plus, we break down how to flawlessly tie the three essential arborist knots—the running bowline, clove hitch, and timber hitch—so you can earn the immediate trust of your climber.

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