Husqvarna 330i Operator's Manual page 20

To keep a safe distance
1. Make sure that persons around you keep a safe
distance at a minimum of 2 1/2 tree lengths.
2. Make sure that no person is in the risk zone before
or during felling.
To calculate the felling direction
1. Examine in which direction it is necessary for the
tree to fall. The goal is to fell it in a position where
you can limb and cut the trunk easily. It is also
important that you are stable on your feet and can
move about safely.
WARNING: Let the tree fall in its natural
fall direction if it is not possible or
dangerous to fell it differently.
2. Examine the natural fall direction of the tree. For
example the tilt and bend of the tree, wind direction,
the location of the branches and weight of snow.
3. Examine if there are obstacles, for example other
trees, power lines, roads and/or buildings around.
4. Look for signs of damage and rot in the stem.
WARNING: Rot in the stem can mean a
risk that the tree falls before you
complete the cutting.
5. Make sure the tree has no damaged or dead
branches that can break off and hit you during
felling.
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6. Do not let the tree fall onto a different tree. It is
dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is a
high accident risk. See
page 22 .
WARNING: During critical felling
operations, lift your hearing protection
immediately when the sawing is
complete. It is important that you hear
sounds and warning signals.
To clear the trunk and prepare your path of
retreat
1. Use the limbing technique to free the tree from
branches from your shoulder height and down. Start
from the top down and make sure that the tree is
between you and the product.
2. Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples and
wire from the tree where the felling cuts are made.
Remove undergrowth from the bottom of the tree.
3. Do a check of the area for obstacles such as stones,
branches and holes. You must have a clear path of
retreat when the tree starts to fall. Your path of
retreat must be approximately 135 degrees away
from the felling direction.
1. The danger zone
2. The path of retreat
3. The felling direction
To free a trapped tree on
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