Felling A Tree - Daewoo DCS2512 User Manual

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FELLING A TREE

1. Decide the felling direction considering the wind, lean of the tree, location of heavy branches,
ease of completing the task after felling and other factors.
2. While clearing the area around the tree, arrange a good foothold and retreat path.
3. Make a notch cut one-third of the way into the tree on the felling side.
4. Make a felling cut from the opposite side of the notch and at a level slightly higher than the
bottom of the notch.
WARNING
When you fell a tree, be sure to warn neighboring workers of the danger.
Bucking and Limbing
WARNING
• Always ensure your foothold. Do not stand on the log.
• Be alert to the rolling over of a cut log. Especially when working on a slope, stand on the uphill
side of the log.
• Follow the instructions in "For Safe Operation" to avoid kickback of the saw.
Before starting work, check the direction of bending force inside the log to be cut. Always finish
cutting from the opposite side of the bending direction to prevent the guide bar from being caught
in the cut.
A log lying on the ground
Saw down halfway, then roll the log over and cut f
rom the opposite side.
A log hanging off the
In area A, saw up from the bottom one-third and finish
by sawing down from the top. In area B, saw down from
the top one-third and finish by sawing up from the bottom.
Cutting the limbs of Fallen Tree
First check to which side the limb is bent. Then make
the initial cut from the bent side and finish by sawing
from the opposite side.
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