Felling Trees - Parkside PKSA 20-Li B2 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Felling trees

A lot of experience is nec-
essary in felling trees. Cut
down trees only when you
can safely handle the electric
chainsaw. In no case should
you use the electric chainsaw
if you feel unsure about any-
thing.
• Ensure that no people or animals are in
the field of action. The safety distance
between the tree to be felled and the
nearest-located workplace must be 2 ½
tree lengths.
• Note the felling direction:
The user must be able to move safely
near the felled tree, to saw off the tree
easily and remove branches.It is to be
avoided that the felled tree snags itself
on another tree. Note the natural felling
direction, which is dependent on the
slope and curvature characteristic of
the tree, wind direction and the number
of branches.
• In the case of sloping ground, stand
above the tree to be felled.
• Small trees, with a diameter of 15-18
cm, can usually be sawn off with one
cut.
• In case of trees with a larger diameter,
a notched cut and a back cut must be
implemented (see diagram).
• If cutting and felling is being carried
out by two or more persons simultane-
ously, the distance between the felling
and cutting persons must be at least
twice the height of the tree to be fellled.
When felling trees, ensure that no other
persons are subject to hazards and that
no material damage is caused. If a tree
should come into contact with a power
line, the supply company must be in-
formed immediately.
• Dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, clips and
wires must be removed from the tree.
Do not fell any trees when
a strong or changing wind
is blowing, if the danger of
property damage exists or if
the tree could fall on electric
wires.
Immediately after termination of
the sawing procedure, remove the
ear protection so that you can hear
hooter and alarm signals.
1. Removal of branches:
Remove hanging branches by
positioning the cut from above
the branch. With removal of
branches, never work higher
than shoulder level.
2. Escape area:
Remove the undergrowth around
the tree to ensure an easy
escape. The escape area (1)
should be around 45° either side
behind the planned felling direc-
tion (2).
3. Cutting notch (A):
Make a felling notch in the direc-
tion in which you wish the tree
to fall. Start with the bottom,
horizontal cut. The cut depth
should be around 1/3 of the
trunk diameter. This will prevent
the saw chain or the guard rails
from jamming when placing the
second chamfer. Now make a
slanted saw cut from above at
an angle of roughly 45° to meet
exactly with the bottom saw cut.
Never step in front of a tree
which is notched.
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