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Felling a tree-when bucking and felling operations are being performed by two or more persons, at
the same time, the felling operation 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 utility company should be notified immediately.
Before any cuts are started, pick your escape route (or routes in case the intended route is
blocked);clear the immediate area around the tree and make sure there are no obstructions in your
planned path of retreat. Clear path of safe retreat approximately 135°from planned line of fall .The
retreat path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall.
Before felling is started, consider the force and direction of the wind, the lean and balance of the
tree, and the location of large limbs. These things influence the direction in which the tree will fall.
Do not try to fell a tree along a line different from its natural line of fall.
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.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and wire from the tree where felling cuts are to be
made.
Pruning
Operating the Electric Chainsaw
Pruning is trimming limbs from a live tree.
1.
Work slowly, keeping both hands on the chainsaw with a firm grip. Always make sure your
footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet.
2. Do not cut from a ladder, this is extremely dangerous. Leave this operation for professionals.
3.
Do not cut above chest height as a saw held higher is difficult to control against kickback.
4.
When pruning trees it is important not to make the finishing cut next to the main limb or trunk
until you have cut off the limb further out to reduce the weight. This prevents stripping the bark
from the main member.
5.
Under buck the branch 1/3 through for your first cut.
6. You second cut should over buck to drop the branch off.
7.
Now make your finishing cut smoothly and neatly against the main member so the bark will
grow back to seat the wound.
WARNING!
If the limbs to be pruned are above chest height, hire a professional to perform the
pruning.
Felling trees
Operating the Electric Chainsaw
WARNING!
If a tree starts to fall in the wrong direction, or if the saw gets caught or hung up during
the fall, leave the saw and save yourself !