ASWP06 Rigging Trees
Step Action
Note: Reverse Barber Chairing can occur
where trees are excessively leaning, straight
grained trees or have excessive mechanical
loading due to pulling forces.
Set notch
• Refer to ASWP05 Tree Felling
Communicate Back Cut is to be
performed
• Refer to ASWP05 Tree Felling
• Place tension on pull rope
• Prior to cutting, operation must be stopped
and all personnel must receive and confirm
that everyone is ready for the "Back Cut"
Begin Back Cut • Monitor cut to ensure holding wood is not cut
off completely
• Monitor movement of the tree top
Pull on pull rope • Apply constant tension on rope to tip over tree
top
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