OPERATION
FELLING TREES
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
WARNING:
Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or heavy precipitation. Wait until the hazardous weather has ended.
When felling a tree, it is important that you heed the following warnings to prevent possible serious injury.
■Do not cut down trees having an extreme lean or large trees with rotten limbs, loose bark, or hollow trunks. Have these trees pushed or dragged down with heavy equipment, then cut them up.
■Do not cut trees near electrical wires or buildings.
■Check the tree for damaged or dead branches that could fall and hit you during felling.
■Periodically glance at the top of the tree during the backcut to assure the tree is going to fall in the desired direction.
■If the tree starts to fall in the wrong direction, or if the saw gets caught or hung up during the fall, leave the saw and save yourself!
PLANNED LINE OF
FALL
135°
135° FROM PLANNED
LINE OF FALL
PATH OF SAFE
RETREAT
Fig. 29
PLANNED LINE
OF FALL
PATH OF SAFE
RETREAT
Fig. 30
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