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FELLING A TREE
WARNING
Prior to felling, be sure to warn everybody in the vicinity
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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 one-third of the way into the tree on the felling side
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
WARNING
• Always ensure your foothold as well as stability of the tree
• Be alert to the fact that cut logs can overturn or roll away
• Read the instructions in the “Safe Operation” section to avoid kickback
• Before starting work, check the direction of bending force inside the log to be cut
• Always finish cutting from the opposite side of the bending direction to prevent the guide bar
from being caught in the cutaway
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3
1
50 mm
50 mm
1
Felling direction
2
Notch cut
3
Felling cut
