Speak to an operator with experience for
more knowledge.
To keep a safe distance
1. Make sure that persons around you keep a safe
distance at a minimum of 2 1/2 tree lengths.
2. Make sure that no person is in the risk zone before
or during felling.
To calculate the felling direction
1. Examine in which direction it is necessary for the
tree to fall. The goal is to fell it in a position where
you can limb and cut the trunk easily. It is also
important that you are stable on your feet and can
move about safely.
WARNING:
possible to fell the tree in its natural
direction, fell the tree in a different
direction.
2. Examine the natural fall direction of the tree. For
example the tilt and bend of the tree, wind direction,
the location of the branches and weight of snow.
3. Examine if there are obstacles, for example other
trees, power lines, roads and/or buildings around.
4. Look for signs of damage and rot in the stem.
WARNING:
mean a risk that the tree falls before you
complete the cutting.
5. Make sure the tree has no damaged or dead
branches that can break off and hit you during
felling.
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6. Do not let the tree fall onto a different standing tree.
To clear the trunk and prepare your path of
retreat
Cut off all branches from your shoulder height and
down.
1. Cut on the pull stroke from the top down. Make sure
If it is dangerous or not
2. Remove undergrowth from the work area around the
3. Do a check of the area for obstacles such as stones,
Rot in the stem can
1. The danger zone
2. The path of retreat
3. The felling direction
It is dangerous to remove a caught tree and there is
a high accident risk. Refer to
on page 24 .
WARNING:
operations, lift your hearing protection
immediately when the sawing is
complete. It is important that you hear
sounds and warning signals.
that the tree is between you and the product.
tree. Remove all cut off material from the work area.
branches and holes. You must have a clear path
of retreat when the tree starts to fall. Your path of
retreat must be approximately 135 degrees away
from the felling direction.
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To free a trapped tree
During critical felling