Felling Safety - Craftsman 358.351060 Operator's Manual

OPERATION SAFETY - GENERAL
FELLING SAFETY
DON'T PUT YOURSELF IN THESE POSITIONS
Check the wind m
Don't cut down wtnd
Check the lean--
Don't cut on lean side
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WARNING
DO NOT CUT:
-NEAR ELECTRICAL WIRES OR
BUILDINGS.
-IF YOU DO NOT KNOW THE DIREC-
TION OF TREE FALL.
-AT NIGHT.
-DURING BAD WEATHER - RAIN,
SNOW, STRONG, WIND, ETC.
Check the balance--
Don't cut on weighted side
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Look for decay and rot, If the trunk ts rotted, it
can snap and fafI toward the 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 saw aside and putt
down the tree with a cable winch, block and
tackle, or tractor, To avoid injury, do not cut down
a partially fallen tree with your saw°
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