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6.2 Limbing
If the underside of the felled tree is limbed first, it will no longer be supported on the ground by branches.
The tree can move during cutting work:
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Cut through large limbs on the underside of the tree only after it has been bucked.
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Do not stand on the log while limbing it.
6.3 Felling
1. Inexperienced users cannot assess the dangers of felling a tree. If you have any queries, do not fell the
tree yourself.
2. A tree and branches can fall on bystanders or objects during the felling operation.
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Determine direction of fall so that the area in which the tree falls is clear.
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Do not allow bystanders, children or animals within 2.5 tree lengths of the felling site.
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Observe tree crown and crowns of neighboring trees and keep clear of falling branches.
3. When the tree falls the trunk can break or spring back in the direction of the user.
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Plan an escape path sideways behind the tree.
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Walk backwards along the escape path and observe the falling tree.
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Do not walk backwards down slopes.s.
4. Obstacles in the work area and on the escape path can hinder the user. The user may trip and fall:
Remove all obstacles from the work area and escape path.
5. If you cut into or through the hinge, stabilizing strap or holding strap too soon, the intended direction of
fall cannot be controlled or the tree can fall prematurely.
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Do not cut into or through the hinge.
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Cut through the stabilizing strap or holding strap last.
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If the tree begins to fall too soon: Abandon the felling cut and retreat along the escape.
6. Kickback can occur if the rotating chain in the upper quadrant of the bar nose makes contact with a
hard felling wedge and is suddenly braked: use aluminum or plastic felling wedges.
7. If the tree does not fall all the way to the ground or gets caught on another tree, the operator cannot
finish the operation in a controlled manner: stop the felling operation and use a cable winch or suitable
vehicle to pull the tree to the ground.
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