8. Sawing
SA2
SA3
■FELLING A TREE (SA2)
WARNING
When you fell a tree, be sure to warn your neighboring workers of the danger.
1.Decide the felling direction considering the wind, Iean of the tree, location of heavy branches, ease of job after felling, and other factors .
2.While clearing the area around the tree, arrange a good foothold and retreat path.
3.Make a notch cut
4.Make a felling cut from the opposite side of the notch and at a level slightly higher than the bottom of the notch.
■LOGGING AND LIMBING
WARNING
1.Always ensure your foothold as well as stability of the tree.
2.Be alert to the rolling over of a cut log.
3.Read the instructions in “For safe operation” to avoid kickback of the saw.
Before starting work, check the direction of bending force inside the log to be cut. Always finish cutting from the opposite side of bending direction to prevent the guide bar from being caught in the cutaway.
●Cutting an unpillowed log
Saw down halfway, then roll the log over and cut from the opposite side. (SA3)
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