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MS 880

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Felling Instructions

When felling, maintain a distance of at

least 2 1/2 tree lengths from the nearest

person.

When felling in the vicinity of roads,

railways and power lines, etc., take extra

precautions. Inform the police, utility

company or railway authority before

beginning to cut.

Escape path

First clear the tree base and work area

from interfering limbs and brush and

clean its lower portion with an ax.

Then, establish two paths of escape (B)

and remove all obstacles. These paths

should be generally opposite to the

planned direction of the fall of the tree

(A) and about at a 45° angle. Place all

tools and equipment a safe distance

away from the tree, but not on the

escape paths.

Warning!

There are a number of factors that may

affect and change the intended direction

of fall, e.g. wind direction and speed,

lean of tree, surrounding trees and

obstacles, sloping ground, one-sided

limb structure, wood structure, decay,

snow load, etc. To reduce the risk of

severe or fatal injury to yourself or oth-

ers, look for these conditions prior to

beginning the cut, and be alert for a

change in direction while the tree is

falling.

Warning!

Always observe the general condition of

the tree. Inexperienced users should

never attempt to cut trees that are

decayed or rotted inside or that are

leaning or otherwise under tension.

There is an increased risk that such

trees could snap or split while being cut

and cause serious or fatal injury to the

operator or bystanders. Also look for

broken or dead branches which could

vibrate loose and fall on the operator.

When felling on a slope, the operator

should stand on the uphill side if

possible.

Warning!

The noise of your engine may drown

any warning call.

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