Felling A Tree - Oregon JW3800 Assembly And Operation Manual

specialised technique requiring proper training,
and should not be attempted without such
training.
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When using a chainsaw to cut firewood, trim
trees or harvest large timber you need to
perform 3 basic operations – Felling, limbing
and bucking
FELLING – Involves cutting a standing tree and
dropping it in the correct manner
LIMBING – The removal of branches from either
standing or downed trees
BUCKING – The process of cutting a downed
tree into the appropriate lengths
To correctly cut, you need to place the running
saw blade down onto the wood and rock the
blade upwards before levering it downwards
again. The saw spike will grip into the wood and
give you good leverage. This represents a more
efficient means than just pushing downwards.

Felling a tree

Felling a tree can be summarised into three
steps
1. Examine the tree and surroundings
Inspect the tree and check for any signs of
Rot.
! Unless you are a qualified tree surgeon,
do not touch a rotting tree. It may fall in a
haphazard manor
Make a note of the branches are laid out
and note the height of the tree.
Check your surroundings to ensure the tree
is
not going to fall on power lines / property,
and ensure that the area is clear of
pedestrian traffic.
*As an example if the tree is 3M high,
ensure
that you have a clear circle of 4M around
the tree
! Ensure that no branches are liable to fall
on you, branches can become dislodged
during felling
! Take note of any other trees which are in
the vicinity and make sure the felled tree
will not fall into them, as this can cause the
tree to bounce and cause serious injury
2. Plan at least two escape routes
The first should be opposite the planned
direction of the tree and the other at 45 degrees
of the first (See diagram below)
Ensure that both routes are clear of people and
obstacles and do not put your tools in these
areas.
! Should you have to quickly vacate the area in
an emergency, drop the chainsaw .NEVER RUN
WHEN HOLDING A CHAINSAW.
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