Craftsman 358.351191 Operator's Manual page 16

OPERATION SAFETY
FELLING SAFETY
DON'T PUT YOURSELF IN THESE POSITIONS
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Check the wind--
Don't cut down wind
Check the lean--
Don't cut on lean side
Check the balance--
Don't cut on weighted side
_ ARNING
DO NOT CUT:
-NEAR ELECTRICAL WIRES OR BUILD-
INGS.
-IFYOU DO NOT KNOWTHE DIRECTION
OFTREE FALL.
- AT NIGHT.
- DURING BAD WEATHER - RAIN, SNOW,
STRONG WIND, ETC.
o Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted, it can
snap and fall toward the operator,
• Check for broken or dead branches which can fall on
you while cutting
• Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that
may be poorly supported, When a tree doesn't fal_com-
pletely, set the saw aside and pull down the tree with a
cable winch, block and tackle, or tractor To avoid injury,
do not cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw
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