NANCE
Instructions concerning the proper techniques for
basic felling, limbing, and cross-cutting
Felling a Tree
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. Trees should not be felled in a manner
that would endanger any person, strike any utility line or
cause any property damage. If the tree does make contact
with any utility line, the company should be notified
immediately.
The chainsaw operator should keep on the
uphill side of the terrain as the tree is likely to
roll or slide downhill after it is felled.
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 in Figure H.
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.
staples and wire from the tree.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails,
staples and wire from the tree.
Felling Direction
Danger Zone
Danger Zone
Escape
Route
Escape
Route
Figure H: Escape Routes
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