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FELLING, LIMBING AND BUCKING
ESCAPE PATH
An escape path should be planned
and cleared as necessary before
cuts are started. The escape path
should extend back and diagonally
to the rear of the expected line of fall
as illustrated
Before felling is started, consider the
natural lean of the tree, the location
of larger branches and the wind
direction to judge which way the tree
will fall. Remove dirt, stones, loose
bark, nails, staples and wire from the
tree.
WARNING: WHEN BUCKING AND FELLING OPERATIONS ARE BEING
PERFORMED BY TWO OR MORE PERSONS AT THE SAME TIME, THE FELLING
OPERATIONS SHOULD BE SEPARATED FROM THE BUCKING OPERATION BY
A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST TWICE THE HEIGHT OF THE TREE BEING FELLED.
WARNING: DO NOT CUT DOWN A TREE DURING HIGH OR CHANGING
WINDS OR IF THERE IS A DANGER TO PROPERTY. DO NOT CUT DOWN A
TREE IF THERE IS A RISK OF STRIKING PHONE OR POWER LINES.
WARNING: MAKE SURE THE DANGER ZONE IS IDENTIFIED & ACCESS IS
RESTRICTED FOR ONLOOKERS.
CAUTION: BEFORE FELLING A TREE, MAKE SURE THAT THERE ARE NO
LOCAL BY-LAWS OR RESTRICTIONS THAT APPLY.
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