Here is the scenario, you own a chainsaw and have some experience using it around the yard to trim branches or cut a small tree. Now you have a much larger tree that’s a leaner and you are concerned it will fall with the next storm causing considerable damage.
The chainsaw safety training course is compliant with rules and regulations set by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and recognized by I-CAB (International Competency Assessment Board).
Ensure that you’re aware of things that surround you while making use of the chainsaw. Planning is required when a chainsaw is being used to fell a tree. It doesn’t matter if you regularly use chainsaws – planning is absolutely necessary.
Similar to felling a tree against the lean, felling in the direction of the lean requires you to wear protective gear, assess the situation, and trim the branches. Then, follow these steps: Make a notch: Make a triangular notch on the leaning side of your tree.
Create a slider bed. Lay branches and poles on the ground in front of the trunk to form a surface /slider bed.Make the backside cut. ... Place a wedge. ... Saw the front side cut. ... Knock the wedge. ... The hung-up tree slides backwards. ... If needed, lever with a pole. ... If needed, repeat the process.
10:0917:32BC Faller Training Standard - Bucking (17 of 17) - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou start your cut on the far side making sure you cut the bottom corner. Then come back and makeMoreYou start your cut on the far side making sure you cut the bottom corner. Then come back and make your top cut make your final cut reaching under and up cutting the wood furthest from. You.
4:045:27Chapter 11: Limbing and Bucking a Tree - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBut never completely cutting through the wood to avoid having the chain come into contact with theMoreBut never completely cutting through the wood to avoid having the chain come into contact with the ground then roll the log over 180 degrees and cut down meeting your previous cuts to release the log.
0:183:36How To Cut Down A Tree - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThen pick a direction you want the tree to fall and plan a clear escape path opposite the directionMoreThen pick a direction you want the tree to fall and plan a clear escape path opposite the direction of the fall and at a 45 degree angle.
0:323:33Cutting a huge fallen-tree with a small chainsaw. - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipI pulled it out stuck it underneath the log jacked it up put some two by fours under it as a brace.MoreI pulled it out stuck it underneath the log jacked it up put some two by fours under it as a brace. And you can see I have a space there. So I can start cutting these things.
2:556:33Bucking - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWe can accomplish this over here I'm going to make a cut down from the top. And then we'll be ableMoreWe can accomplish this over here I'm going to make a cut down from the top. And then we'll be able to roll the log over and finish the cut from the top cutting. From the inside out.
When cutting leaning trees, they’ll typically fall in the lean direction. That might be inconvenient or even dangerous particularly if the tree is lying towards properties or another tree. So, how can you fell a tree against the lean? Cutting the tree such that it falls opposite the lean should be your goal. For the job you’ll need:
Safety is vital when it comes to felling leaning trees. So, you should wear safety gear items, including a logger’s helmet, earmuffs and face screen, safety glasses, and work boots.
While it might seem easier, cutting down a tree in the lean direction can be risky. If done incorrectly; the tree can tear apart and fall towards you speedily, and may cause injuries. Similar to felling a tree against the lean, felling in the direction of the lean requires you to wear protective gear, assess the situation, and trim the branches.
If the tree is leaning towards a dangerous obstacle like a power cable, don’t attempt to cut it yourself. Consider hiring the services of professionals to handle such jobs.
Don’t make the mistake of taking leaning trees lightly. If you aren’t confident that you can fell a leaning tree, don’t be afraid to call in an expert.
Game of Logging teaches that the bottom shoulder of the cut is horizontal so that the feller can position the saw’s bar on the shoulder and then move into the plunge cut. The pictured opening would be fine if the plunge cut is horizontal and occurs behind the apex of the notch.
You also don’t want a tree to be near any power lines, houses, or other buildings. If the tree in question is near buildings, perhaps it would be more prudent to hire an experienced arborist or tree surgeon, rather than “your buddy from work” who happens to own a chainsaw.
This is where a logging winch mounted to a tractor comes in handy; and is much safer than just putting a chain around the tree and pulling it down with a tractor or other vehicle. The cable on the winch allows you to get a good safe distance away from the tree for when it does fall.
You do not want to be moving away from the falling tree in a straight line in the direction that it is falling; trees have been known to kickback off the stump and kill and injure people. This brings us to the crux of this article, the felling notches to be used.
When using a chainsaw – irrespective of if you’re using it for bucking, climbing, felling trees or cutting branches – you’re required to wear these protective gear: 1 Gloves. 2 Helmet accompanied with appropriate face and ear protection. 3 Leather boots with steel toes and ankle support. 4 Protective chaps or pants. 5 Ensure that you’re aware of things that surround you while making use of the chainsaw.
When using a chainsaw – irrespective of if you’re using it for bucking, climbing, felling trees or cutting branches – you’re required to wear these protective gear: Gloves. Helmet accompanied with appropriate face and ear protection. Leather boots with steel toes and ankle support.
If you’re cutting down a big tree, you need to make use of wedges. This is because the wedges will prevent the tree falling to a wrong or dangerous direction. It will also prevent the chain and guide bar from being trapped during the cut. You will need to execute a final cut.
Things could go incredibly wrong and you could even have the tree landing on your property, your neighbor’s property or worse, causing an injury to you or someone else. This will then lead to you spending a considerable amount trying to fix the damage or paying hospital bills.
This apex point is the tree’s pivot point and also the hinge’s front side.
By creating the right notch on the tree, you will be able to cut it at a particular angle – ensuring that it falls in the direction you want it to fall. This is why you have to look at creating pinpoint tree cuts so that you prevent any kind of issues that may arise.
This is the major reason why you have to create multiple routes you’ll use for escaping when you’re done cutting the tree, so as not to suffer injuries. This is a task that is very important – especially for beginners. A lot of people omit to do this. Also, you need to remember to remove debris that is in the area.
There is a strong focus on personal safety, risk assessment, and accident prevention. Training workers in developing skills that reduce variables and mitigate risks associated with chainsaws, tree felling, in high-risk environments is the general theme of this course.
Chainsaw safety, maintenance, use, and handling are core components of this course. You will learn how to gather the necessary data to develop a safe tree felling plan which will allow you to fell a tree with both accuracy and precision, by avoiding obstacles and, assessing risks and hazards.
It is a fact that felling trees is one of the most life-threatening activities any worker can perform.