OPERATION SAFETY
FELLING SAFETY
DON'T PUT YOURSELF IN THESE POSITIONS
Check the wind -
Don't cut down wind
Check the lean -
Don'tcuton down side
Check the balance -
Don'tcuton weighted side
I_IL WARNING:
DO NOT CUT."
- NEAR ELECTRICAL WIRES OR
BUILDINGS.
- IF YOU DO NOT KNOW TH E DIRECTION
OF TREE FALL.
- AT NIGHT.
- DURING BAD WEATHER - RAIN, SNOW,
STRONG WIND, ETC.
• Look for decay and rot. Ifthe trunk is rotted,itcansnap
and falltoward the operator,
• Check for broken or dead branches whichcan fall on
you whilecutting.
• Be extremelycautious with partially fallen treesthat may
be poorlysupported.When a tree doesn'tfallcompletely,
set the saw aside and pull down the tree w_tha cable
winch, blockand tackle, or tractor.To avoid injury,do not
cut downa Dartially fallen tree with your saw.
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