Poulan Chainsaw - Manual (Page 10)

TYPES OF CUTTING
for the occasional chain saw user
There are several types of wood cutting you can do successfully and safely. Please read the Safety Center Spread for
safe preparation of your saw and your work area, and for safe operation of the saw. If the weather is bad delay cutting
until it improves.
FELLING A TREE
DON’T PUT YOURSELF IN THESE POSITIONS
Read
SAFETY CENTER SPREAD
FREQUENTLY
Plan or determine the direction the tree will fall by studying its lean, wind
conditions and weight of the branches (to one side or another), and
whether or not the tree is on a hill. Make sure there is enough room for the
tree to fall. Make sure the area you are going to stand and work in is free
from obstacles. Plan a clear retreat path in the opposite direction of the
fall.
If you cannot determine direction of fall, or if you are considering working near electrical
wires, buildings or other structures, leave it to the professional.
SMALL TREES -
WEAR YOUR PROTECTIVE GEAR
Less than 8" across. If you know the direction of fall make a single felling cut on the side away from the direction of
fall. Cut all the way through. When the tree starts to fall, stop the saw, put it down and GET AWAY QUICKLY. If you
are not sure which way the tree will fall, use the NOTCH METHOD shown here.
NOTCH METHOD
Remove the wedge.
through the notch.
BE CAREFUL WHEN IN THE WOODS. DON'T START FOREST FIRES!