STERWINS 3276000242062, Legal And Safety Instructions

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.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.
2.The product operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain as the
tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled.
3.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 .
4.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.
5.Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples and wire from the tree.
Make the notch 1/3 the diameter of the tree, perpendicular to the
direction of falls. Make the lower horizontal notching cut first. This will
help to avoid pinching either the saw chain or the guide bar when the
second notch is being made.
Felling a tree
Notching undercut
completing the cut, wait for the saw chain to stop before you move the
product. Always stop the motor before moving from tree to tree.
5.Support small logs on a sawing stand or another log while bucking.
6. If the wood diameter is large enough for you to insert a soft bucking
wedge without touching the chain, you should use the wedge to hold the
cut open to prevent pinching.
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