2. While clearing the area around the tree, arrange a good foothold and retreat path.
3. Make a notch cut one-third of the way into the tree on the felling side.
4. Make a felling cut from the opposite side of the notch and at a level slightly higher than
the bottom of the notch.
When you fell a tree, be sure to warn your neighboring workers of the danger.
(1) Notch cut
(2) Felling cut
(3) Felling direction
Bucking and Limbing
Always ensure your foothold. Do not stand on the log.
Be alert to the rolling over of a cut log. Specially when working on a slope, stand
on the uphill side of the log.
Follow the instructions in " For safe Operation" to avoid kickback of the saw.
Before starting work, check the direction of bending force inside the log to be cut. Always
start cutting from the opposite side of bending direction to prevent the guide bar from being
caught in the cut.
A Log lying on the ground (F21)
Saw down halfway, then roll the log over and cut from the opposite side.
A Log hanging off the ground(F22)
In area A, saw up from the bottom one-third and finish by sawing down from the top.
In area B, saw down from the top one-third and finish by sawing up from the bottom.
Cutting Limb of Fallen Tree(F23)
First check to which side the limb is bent.
Then make the initial cut from the bent side and finish by sawing from the opposite side.
To Next Page
Loading...