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Lodged Trees
STOP WARNING!
A lodged tree is a dangerous situation.
Do not try to fell a tree in which another tree is lodged.
Do not fell another tree onto a lodged tree.
Do not work inside the danger area of a lodged tree and do not allow people inside danger area.
Some Suggestions as to How You can Take Down a Lodged Tree.
If the tree you have felled gets hung up, do nothing hastily. Take a rest and give some thought to the situation in peace and quiet. Consider various alternatives and always choose a safe method even if it takes a little longer.
Simple Hang-Ups Rolling the Tree.
1.Determine direction tree can most easily be rolled down.
2.Cut tree loose from hinge, leaving a little on the side you intend it to roll down on.
3.Using a cant hook or similar tool, roll the tree away from you.
4.Lift with a straight back.
CAUTION!
If you are not properly positioned when the tree starts to move, you might get caught by the cant hook or the tree itself.
If the tree is wedged in the branches of another tree, you can exert more rolling force using a cant hook and a long pole.
Remember to lift correctly with a straight back.
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