Homelite UT10927A - Manual (Page 17)

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FELLING TREES
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
WARNING:
Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or heavy
precipitation. Wait until the hazardous weather has
ended.
When felling a tree, it is important that you heed the
following warnings to prevent possible serious injury.
■ Do not cut down trees having an extreme lean or large
trees with rotten limbs, loose bark, or hollow trunks.
Have these trees pushed or dragged down with heavy
equipment, then cut them up.
■ Do not cut trees near electrical wires or buildings.
■ Check the tree for damaged or dead branches that
could fall and hit you during felling.
■ Periodically glance at the top of the tree during the
backcut to assure the tree is going to fall in the
desired direction.
■ If the tree starts to fall in the wrong direction, or if the
saw gets caught or hung up during the fall, leave the
saw and save yourself!
135 °
135 ° FROM PLANNED
LINE OF FALL
PATH OF SAFE
RETREAT
PLANNED LINE OF
FALL
PATH OF SAFE
RETREAT
PLANNED LINE
OF FALL
Fig. 29
Fig. 30
OPERATION