Poulan 358.351080 User Manual - Page 14

FELLING SAFETY OPERATION SAFETY DON'T PUT YOURSELF IN THESE POSITIONS Check the wind Don't cut down wind Check the lean Don't cut on down side I_IL WDOANRONTINCGU:T." - NEAR ELECTRICAL WIRES OR BUILDINGS. - IF YOU DO NOT KNOW TH E DIRECTION OF TREE FALL. - AT NIGHT. - DURING BAD WEATHER - RAIN, SNOW, STRONG WIND, ETC. • Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted,itcan snap and fall toward the operator, • Check for broken or dead branches which can fall on you while cutting. • Be extremely cautious with partially fallen treesthat may be poorlysupported. When a tree doesn't fallcompletely, set the saw aside and pull down the tree w_tha cable winch, blockand tackle, or tractor.To avoid injury,do not cut down a Dartially fallen tree with your saw. Check the balance - Don't cut on weighted side .... i •-_:- .:_::J,J -14-