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SAWING TECHNIQUES
• Saw off the lower branches on the tree rst. By doing so, it is easier for the cut branches to fall to
the ground.
• At the end of the cut, the weight of the saw suddenly increases for the user since it is no longer
being supported by a branch. There is a risk of losing control of the saw, so make sure to stay
alert during the entire sawing operation.
• Only pull the saw out of a cut while the saw is running. By doing so, you prevent the chain from
jamming in the wood.
• DO NOT saw with the tip of the chain bar. DO NOT saw into the branch formations (where the
tree branches outwards). This will impede the tree’s ability to heal.
• For sawing off smaller branches, place the stop face of the saw on the branch. This prevents
unwanted movements of the saw at the beginning of the cut. While applying light pressure, guide
the saw through the branch from top to bottom.
• For sawing off larger branches, rst make a relief cut. Saw through 1/3 of the branch diameter
from the bottom to top using the top side of the chain bar. Then saw from top to bottom for the
other 2/3 using the bottom side of the chain bar. Saw off longer branches in sections in order to
maintain control over the location of impact.
IMPORTANT: It is recommended that rst-time user should, as a minimum practice, cutting logs on
a saw-horse or cradle.
FELLING A TREE
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When bucking and felling operations are being performed by two or more persons at the same
time, the felling operations should be separated from the bucking operation by a distance of at least
twice the height of the tree being felled.
Trees should not be felled in a manner that would endanger any person, strike any utility line or
cause any property damage. If the tree does make contact with any utility line, the company should
be notied immediately.
The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is likely to roll or
slide downhill after it is felled. necessary before cuts are started.
The escape path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall (Figure
-Description of felling: escape routes).
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