MS 441 C-M
English
8
At the end of the cut, the chain saw is no
longer supported by the cutting
attachment in the cut. The machine's
weight must be borne by the user –
risk
of loss of control!
Felling
Felling may only be carried out by
persons who have had special training.
Persons who are not experienced chain
saw users should carry out neither
felling nor limbing –
increased risk of
accidents!
Comply with national regulations
regarding felling technique.
Only persons who are engaged in felling
may be present in the felling area.
Make certain that no one is endangered
by the falling tree – engine noise can
drown out shouting.
The distance to the next worksite must
be at least 2 1/2 tree lengths.
Determine direction of fall and
escape paths
Select a gap in the timber stand into
which the tree can be felled.
Pay special attention to the following
points:
–
the natural inclination of the tree
–
unusually heavy limb structure,
asymmetrical growth, damage to
tree
–
wind direction and speed – do not
fell trees in high winds
–
direction of slope
–
neighboring trees
–
snow load
–
Take the general condition of the
tree into account – be especially
careful with trunk damage or
deadwood (brittle, rotten or dead
wood)
A
direction of fall
B
escape paths
–
Establish escape paths for each
worker – approx. 45° diagonally
backwards
–
Clear escape paths, eliminate
obstacles
–
Put down tools and equipment at a
safe distance – but not on the
escape paths
–
When felling, stand only to the side
of the falling trunk and only move
back laterally onto the escape route
–
Plan escape routes on slopes
parallel to the slope
–
When getting out of the way, watch
out for falling branches and the
crown area
Preparing the work area at the trunk
–
Clear the work area at the trunk of
branches, brush and other
obstacles – secure footing for all
workers
–
Carefully clear the base of the trunk
(e.g., with an axe) – sand, stones
and other foreign objects will dull the
saw chain
–
Remove large buttresses: remove
the largest buttress first – saw first
vertically, then horizontally – only if
the tree is in sound condition
001BA088 LÄ
2
/
1 2
1
1
/
1 2
B
001BA040 KN
A
45°
45°
B
001BA146 KN
