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* team member must hold an authorised chainsaw licence and be able to produce it on the day..

The chainsaw operator is required to "gear up" with his chaps (safety trousers) and may adjust the helmet prior to commencing the event to ensure they are firmly fastened and fitting correctly.

The team must commence at the starting line behind the vehicle. On the starters instructions, the team members commence pushing the vehicle.

The three team members must push the vehicle 30 metres to the marked area. Team member 2 fits the helmet, earmuffs and visor and picks up and starts the chainsaw, cut two wheels of wood off. Timber must be approx 18 inches (as marked). Once wood is completely free, operator is to shut off the chainsaw, place it on the ground and take off safety gear.

Once the chainsaw is off and team member 2 is clear, team member 3 is to split each round of wood into at least 5 pieces.  All other team members are to remain clear of team member three when splitting is occurring. On team member 3 completing their splitting, team member 4 is to load wood into the back of the vehicle.

Once wood is in the back of the vehicle, team members 2,3 and 4 are to assemble at the front of the vehicle– with team member 1 in the drivers seat and team members 2, 3 & 4 are to push the vehicle to the finishing line (same location as starting position).

Best time wins!!! Prizes have been donated by generous sponsors of the Festival.

Due to overwhelming support and requests, separate men and women's events were held for the first time in 2007 and again in 2008.  Due to the success of these events, the 2010 event will again hold the separate male and female events!

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