ASWP05 Tree Removal
Note: Lodged trees may slip and move uncontrollably.
Caution must be exercised to ensure that the worker
does not stand in the fall direction.
4.6 Bucking-up Felled Trees
Step Action
Determine the length required to
cut the wood
• Smaller blocks of wood are lighter and easier to
carry
Determine pressure points
Cut compression side first (Figure 6)
Figure 6
Cut tension side second (Figure 7)
Figure 7
Note: Trees bent over or weight applied to one end will
create compression and tension on the log.
Note: Tree logs may bind the saw when pressure is
released.
Note: logs under pressure can break suddenly and
explosively. Cut log slowly to relieve pressure.
Begin Cutting
Cut logs from the high side of the terrain (i.e. the
log will roll away from the chain saw operator)
Note: Logs not under pressure may require two cuts,
one from the top and then roll the log over to make a
second cut.
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