Yardworks 054-5703-0, Instruction Manual

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! WARNING: Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or heavy
precipitation. Wait until the hazardous weather has ended.
Operation
FELLING TREES
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
(See Figure 12)
When felling a tree, it is important that you heed the following warnings to prevent possible
serious injury.
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PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING
(See Figure 13)
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be notified immediately.
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felled.
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Fig. 12
45°
45°
90°
135°
135°
e
135° FROM
PLANNED LINE
OF FALL
PATH OF
SAFE RETREAT
PLANNED LINE OF
FALL
PLANNED
LINE OF FALL
PATH
OF SAFE
RETREAT