Craftsman 358.351040 Operator's Manual page 13

OPERATION SAFETY - GENERAL
FELLING SAFETY
DON'T PUT YOURSELF IN THESE PosmoNs
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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
WARNING
i Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted, it
can snap and fall towan:lthe 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 fall completely,set the sew aside and pull
down the tree with a cable winch, block and
taclde,or tractor. To avoidinjuw, do not cut down
a partiallyfallen tree with your saw.
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