Gasoline driven saw engines shall be stopped when being refueled. If gasoline is spilled on the chain saw during refueling, it shall be wiped off before the engine is started. A gasoline driven chain saw shall not be used above shoulder level. Employees shall not approach the chain saw operator with the reach of the saw blade while it is in operation. Ropes, pulleys, etc. should be used as necessary to lower larger limbs that may endanger persons and property if allowed to “free-fall”. The proper use of fall protection and/or ladders should be reviewed with all employees prior to working from a position other than ground level. TREE CUTTING & TRIMMING SAFETY Before attempting to trim, cut, or remove any tree, carefully consider its characteristics. to be considered include: Tree lean Tree size Wind conditions Nearby structures Nearby utilities Other trees or brush in the vicinity Before cutting, clear the ground around the tree(s) where the work will be performed, carefully, removing any underbrush or other obstructions. This will provide clear vision, unrestricted movement, and an unhampered escape route when the tree or limb begins to fall. In advance of the cutting, plan an escape route to the side or rear, depending upon the situation and likely direction of tree and limb fall. As the tree or large limb begins to fall, stop the saw and lay it in a safe place that will allow unrestricted escape. Trimming & Cutting Procedures Hold the saw firmly with both hands. If cutting entire tree, make a cut close to the base of the tree but high enough to conveniently avoid running the saw near the soil. Cut through up to 8-inches in diameter with one cut. On larger notch (undercut) at least one-third of the trunk diameter on the fall side of the tree. Then, make a lower cut of the 45-degree notch first to prevent pinching or binding of the chain by wedge cut, if used. Make the cut to initiate the fall on the opposite side of the trunk about 2-inches above and parallel to the horizontal notch. Leave wood fibers intact to act as a hinge to keep the tree from twisting and falling in the wrong direction or kicking back on the stump. Guide the saw into the tree, do not force it. Remove the saw from the tree and shut down before the tree falls.
Gasoline driven saw engines shall be stopped when being refueled. If gasoline is spilled on the chain saw during refueling, it shall be wiped off before the engine is started. A gasoline driven chain saw shall not be used above shoulder level. Employees shall not approach the chain saw operator with the reach of the saw blade while it is in operation. Ropes, pulleys, etc. should be used as necessary to lower larger limbs that may endanger persons and property if allowed to “free-fall”. The proper use of fall protection and/or ladders should be reviewed with all employees prior to working from a position other than ground level. TREE CUTTING & TRIMMING SAFETY Before attempting to trim, cut, or remove any tree, carefully consider its characteristics. to be considered include: Tree lean Tree size Wind conditions Nearby structures Nearby utilities Other trees or brush in the vicinity Before cutting, clear the ground around the tree(s) where the work will be performed, carefully, removing any underbrush or other obstructions. This will provide clear vision, unrestricted movement, and an unhampered escape route when the tree or limb begins to fall. In advance of the cutting, plan an escape route to the side or rear, depending upon the situation and likely direction of tree and limb fall. As the tree or large limb begins to fall, stop the saw and lay it in a safe place that will allow unrestricted escape. Trimming & Cutting Procedures Hold the saw firmly with both hands. If cutting entire tree, make a cut close to the base of the tree but high enough to conveniently avoid running the saw near the soil. Cut through up to 8-inches in diameter with one cut. On larger notch (undercut) at least one-third of the trunk diameter on the fall side of the tree. Then, make a lower cut of the 45-degree notch first to prevent pinching or binding of the chain by wedge cut, if used. Make the cut to initiate the fall on the opposite side of the trunk about 2-inches above and parallel to the horizontal notch. Leave wood fibers intact to act as a hinge to keep the tree from twisting and falling in the wrong direction or kicking back on the stump. Guide the saw into the tree, do not force it. Remove the saw from the tree and shut down before the tree falls.
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