Makita EA5001P Operator's And Safety Manual

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1345°45°= cutting down area2121718191/10∅1/5∅11/2" (4cm)2021222345°Second cutFirst cutDirection of fallFelling notchHingeFelling cutHingeFelling notchFirst clear the tree base and work area from interferinglimbs and brush and clean its lower portion an axe (seefig. 18).When felling, maintain a distance of at least 2 1/2 treelengths from the nearest person (see fig. 17).Note:The noise of your engine may drown any warning call.Felling instructions:Plan your work, ensuring an obstacle-free work area and,in the case of felling, have at least one escape path fromthe falling tree prepared in advance.Then, establish a path of escape and remove all obstacles.This path should be opposite to the planned direction ofthe fall of the tree and at a 45° angle (fig. 19).An alternate path must also be selected. Place all toolsand equipment a safe distance away from the tree, butnot on the escape path.Then, determine the placement of the felling notch (fig.21). The felling notch when properly placed determinesthe direction in which the tree will fall. It is made perpen-dicular to the line of fall and should be as close to theground as possible.Cut the felling notch to a depth of about one-fifth to one-fourth of the trunk diameter (fig. 22). It should be in no casehigher than it is deep. Make the felling notch very care-fully.If the tree has large buttress roots, cut into the largestbuttresses vertically first (horizontally next) and remove(fig. 20).