Stihl MSE 170 C Instruction Manual page 13

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The distance to the next worksite must
be at least 2 1/2 tree lengths.
Specify the direction of fall and escape
paths
Select a gap in the timber stand into
which the tree can be felled.
Pay special attention to the following
points:
The natural inclination of the tree
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Unusually heavy limb structure,
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asymmetrical growth, damage to
tree
Wind direction and speed – do not
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fell trees in high winds
Direction of slope
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Neighboring trees
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Snow load
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Take the general condition of the
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tree into account – be especially
careful with trunk damage or
deadwood (brittle, rotten or dead
wood)
MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C
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A Direction of fall
B Escape path (escape routes)
Establish escape paths for each
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worker – approx. 45° diagonally
opposite to the direction of fall
Clear escape paths, eliminate
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obstacles
Put down tools and equipment at a
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safe distance – but not on the
escape paths
When felling, stand only to the side
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of the falling trunk and only move
back laterally onto the escape path
Plan escape paths on slopes
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parallel to the slope
When getting out of the way, watch
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out for falling branches and the
crown area
Preparing the work area at the trunk
Clear the work area at the trunk of
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branches, brush and other
obstacles – secure footing for all
workers
Carefully clear the base of the trunk
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45°
(e.g., with an axe) – sand, stones
and other foreign objects will blunt
the saw chain
45°
Remove large buttresses: remove
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the largest buttress first – saw first
vertically, then horizontally – only if
the tree is in sound condition
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