Felling A Tree; Examine The Tree And Surroundings - Oregon JW3800 Instruction Manual

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Felling A Tree

Felling a tree can cause problems sometimes. You always
want to ensure that you know exactly where the tree is going
to land. Here is the 3 step plan.

1) Examine the Tree and Surroundings

nothing is in the way of a circle at least 4m from the tree.
Ensure that there are no branches that are liable to fall onto
you and cause serious injury. Branches often get dislodged
during the felling process.
Look for any rot in the tree, where the
branches are placed and how tall the tree is.
Unless you are very experienced, do not
touch a rotting tree as they may snap or
break in a haphazard fashion.
Look around you for items especially people
and power lines that may interfere with the
tree or be in the area where you expect the
tree to be.
approximately 3m high then ensure that
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For example: if the tree is