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fallen tree on the ground until the tree has been
cut into lengths.
WARNING!
Always keep a well balanced stance. Do not stand on the log. Be alert to
the fact that the log may roll over. When working on a slope, always stand on the uphill
side of the log.
PRUNING
Pruning is the removal of a limb or branch from a
standing tree.
WARNING!
Do not use an unstable foothold
or ladder. Do not overreach. Do not saw
above shoulder height. Always use both
hands to hold the saw. First cut up from the
bottom and finish down from the top.
FELLING
Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up to 6-7 inches (15-18cm) in diame-
ter are usually cut in a single cut. Larger trees require notch cuts. Notch cuts determine the
direction the tree will fall.
WARNING:
Do NOT fell trees unless you have received the appropriate training.
WARNING:
A retreat path ( A) should be planned and cleared as necessary before
cuts are started. The retreat path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the
expected line of fall, as illustrated.
NOTE:
Direction of fall (B) is controlled by the notch-
ing cut. Before any cuts are made, consider the
location of larger branches and natural lean of the
tree to determine the way the tree will fall.
OPERATION
