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Felling a tree
Before beginning the felling work, make sure that:
• there are no people or animals in the felling area of the tree.
• there is an obstacle-free escape route for each participant. A retreat occurs diagonally counter to
the felling direction.
• the area around the trunk is free of obstacles (risk of stumbling!).
• the next workplace is at least two and a half tree lengths away. Before felling, the felling direction
of the tree must be checked and it must be ensured that there are no objects, people or animals in a
distance of 21/2 tree lengths.
The felling of a tree occurs in two steps:
1. Notch the trunk by approximately one- third of its diameter on the felling direction side.
2. On the other side, make the felling cut, which must be somewhat higher than the felling notch
(approx. 3-5 cm).
Trunks lying flat on the ground
– Cut into the trunk halfway, then turn over and saw through from the opposite side.
DANGER!
Risk of injury!
Never saw the tree trunk completely through. The area serves as a "hinge" and ensures a
defined felling direction.
DANGER!
Risk of injury!
Felling and delimbing work may only be performed by trained people!
There is a risk of fatal injuries!
DANGER!
Risk of injury!
When felling, stand only to the side of the tree to be felled! There is a risk of fatal injuries
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