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2. FELLING SMALL TREES-- LESS THAN 6"
IN DIAMETER
a_ tfyouknow thedirectionoffell:
"1.) Make a singlefelling cuton the side away
fromthedirectionoffall
2.) Cut a!lthewaythrough..
3.) Stop the saw, put it down, and get away
quicklyonyourplanned retreatpath.
b. If you are notsure which way the tree willfall,
use the notch method described for felling
large trees.
• .,AWARNING ._ _- :_ .
Do not cut • tree in any manner that would en-
danger people, cause property damage, or strike
e utility llne. Notify the utlllty company im-
mediately Ifa tree makes any contact with a utillty
llne.
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FELLING LARGE TREES w 6" DIAMETER
OR MORE
The notch method is used to cut large trees. A
notch is cut on the Side ofthe free in the desired
direction of fall. After a felling cut is made on the
opposite side of the tree, the tree.will tend to fall
intothen0tch: • "
NOTE: If the tree has large buttress roots, re-
move before making the notch. Cut intothe but-
tressesvertically,then horizontally. Figure19.
•e. Makethenotchcut. Figure20.
• 1.)- Cut the bottomof the o.otch first,,through
!/3 ofthediameter ofthe tree.
2.) Complete 1he notch by making the slant
cut.
3.) Remove thenotchof wood
b. Make thefelting cuton the oppositeside 0f the
notch about 2" higher than the bottom of the
not(_h. • . -
:_.c, Leave enough ur_cuiwood belween thefelling
cutand thenotchtoform a hinge. Figure21. _.....
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DIRECTION _'_/_/_
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OFFALL t
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Figure18
Figure20
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FELLING CUT
Figure19
CLOSING
HINGE HOLDS THE TREE ON STUMP
AND CONTRO_.S THE FALL
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Figure21
A WARNING
Stay on the-uphill side of the. terrain to avoid, the
tree rolling or sliding downhill after itisfelled.
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NOTE: The hinge helps to keep the tree from
twistingand fa!_ingin thewrong direction.
Use a wedge if there is any chance that_the
tree willnotfall inthedesired direction.
DON'T PUT YOURSELF IN THESE POSITIONS
Checkthewind.
Don'tcutdownwind:
Check the lean.
Don'tcuton lean side.
NOTE: Beforethe fellingcut iscomplete,ddve
wedges to open up the cut when necessaryto
control the directionof fall. Use wo_ or plastic
wedges but never metal, toavoidkickbackand
chaindamage. "
Be alert forsignsthatthefreeisreadytofall:
I.) cracking sounds
2.) widening ofthe fellingcut
3.) movemenf intheupperbranches.
As the tree startsto fall;stop thesaw; put it
down, end get away quicklyon.yourplanned
retreatpath. "
Be extremely cautious with partially fallen
trees that may be poody supported,When a
tree doesn't fall completely_set the saw aside
and pull down the tree with a cable winch,
block and tackle or tractor. To avoidinjun],do
•notcut downa partiallyfallentreewithyoursaw,
Check the balance,
Don'tcutonweightedside.
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