Yard Works 054-5756-6 User manual

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IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all safety rules and operating
instructions before using this product.
Instruction
Manual
CORDLESS BRUSHLESS CHAINSAW

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Table of Contents
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2
KNOW YOUR CHAINSAW 3
SYMBOLS 4
GENERAL SAFETY RULES 6
EXPLODED VIEW 11
PARTS LIST 12
OPERATION 13
MAINTENANCE 26
TROUBLESHOOTING 36
WARRANTY 37
Technical Specifications
Bar length 14” (350 mm)
Speed: 6000 RPM
Chain pitch 3/8” (9.5 mm)
Chain gauge 0.050” (1.27 mm)
Chain part # 91PJ series
Bar part # 140TCEA041
Chain speed: 36 ft/s (11 m/s)
Chain oil tank capacity 6.9 oz (200 ml)
Chain Type: OREGON®
Unit weight (with 4Ah battery) 12 lb 3 oz ( 5.57 kg)
Unit weight (without 4Ah battery) 9 lb 3 oz (4.23 kg )
OREGON® is a registered trademark of Blount, Inc.

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Know Your Chainsaw
KNOW YOUR CHAINSAW
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information in this
instruction manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.
Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and
safety rules.
1. Scabbard 7. Low-kickback Chain
2. Switich Trigger 8. Rear Handle
3. Switch Lock 9. Guide Bar
4. Quick View Oil Indicator 10. Chain Cover Lock Knob
5. Oil Reservoir Cap 11. Chain Cover
6. Front Handle 12. Chain Tension Knob
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Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their
meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and
more safely.
Symbols
SYMBOLS DESIGNATION EXPLANATION
VVolts Voltage.
AAmperes Current.
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second).
WWatts Power.
hrs Hours Time.
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No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load.
/ min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per
minute.
Class II Construction Double-insulated construction.
Lithium-ion Battery
Recycling Designates that this tool is in compliance with lithium-ion battery recycling program requirements.
Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety.
Read the Instruction
Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and
understand the Instruction manual before using this
product.
Eye Protection Wear eye protection when operating this equipment.
Wear Ear Protection Wear ear protection when operating this equipment.
Gloves Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when
handling the chainsaw and the blade.
Safety Footwear Wear non-slip safety footwear when using this
equipment.
Kickback DANGER! Beware of kickback.
Operate With Two
Hands Hold and operate the saw properly with both hands.
One Handed Do not operate the saw using only one hand.
Bar Nose Contact Avoid bar nose contact.
Keep Bystanders
Away Keep all bystanders at least 50’ (15 m) away.
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The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with
this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION (Without safety alert symbol) indicates a situation that may result
in property damage.
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Symbols
!WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this
product until you have read this instruction manual thoroughly and understand
it completely. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in this
instruction manual, do not use this product. Call 1.866.523.5218 for assistance.
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being
thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before
beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend
a wide vision safety mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses
with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1.
WARNING: Disconnect the battery before cleaning or changing accessories.
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!WARNING: Not for use on wet materials.

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WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate chainsaw in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Chainsaws create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
• Keep all children, bystanders, visitors, and animals out of the work area while starting
or cutting with the chainsaw. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Chainsaw plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) chainsaws.Unmodified plugs and matching outlets
will reduce risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
• Do not expose the chainsaw to rain or wet locations. Water entering a chainsaw will
increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
chainsaw. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a chainsaw outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a
chainsaw. Do not use a chainsaw while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating chainsaws may result in
serious personal injury.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
• Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before plugging in.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key
left attached to a rotating part of the chainsaw may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the chainsaw in unexpected situation.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust-
related hazards.
General Safety Rules
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious
personal injury.
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CHAINSAW USE AND CARE
• Do not force the chainsaw. Use the correct chainsaw for your application. The correct
chainsaw will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not use the chainsaw if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any chainsaw that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments changing
accessories, or storing chainsaws. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the chainsaw accidentally.
• Store idle chainsaws out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the chainsaw or these instructions to operate the chainsaw. Chainsaws are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain chainsaws. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts and any other condition that may affect the chainsaw’s operation. If damaged,
have the chainsaw repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
chainsaws.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the chainsaw, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the
chainsaw for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
BATTERY USE AND CARE
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable
for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• Use blower only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If
contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
SERVICE
• Have your chainsaw serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the chainsaw is maintained.
• Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a
qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts.
SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chainsaw is operating.
Before you start the chainsaw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. A
moment of inattention while operating chainsaws may cause entanglement of your clothing or
body with the saw chain.
General Safety Rules
Note: The size of the work area depends on the job being performed as well
as the size tree or work piece involved. For example, felling a tree requires
a larger work area than making bucking cuts.
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General Safety Rules
!WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities contain chemicals known to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:
1. Lead from lead-based paints.
2. Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
3. Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that
are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
• Always hold the chainsaw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on
the front handle. Holding the chainsaw with a reversed hand configuration increases the risk of
personal injury and should never be done.
• Hold the chainsaw by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Saw chains contacting a ²live² wire may make exposed
metal parts of the chainsaw ²live² and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for head,
hands, legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal
injury by flying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.
• Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree. Operation of a chainsaw while up in a tree may result in
personal injury.
• Always keep proper footing and operate the chainsaw only when standing on fixed,
secure and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of
balance or control of the chainsaw.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back. When the tension in the
wood fibres is released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw the chainsaw
out of control.
• Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The slender material may catch the
saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
• Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the chainsaw switched off and away from
your body. When transporting or storing the chainsaw always fit the guide bar cover.
Proper handling of the chainsaw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving
saw chain.
• Always use two hands when operating the chainsaw.
• Contact of the guide-bar tip with any object should be avoided.
• Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which
may cause serious injury.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery
causing loss of control.
• Cut wood only. Do not use chainsaw for purposes not intended. For example: do not
use chainsaw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. Use of the
chainsaw for operations different than intended could result in a hazardous situation.

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CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK
• Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles,
with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to allow you to resist
kickback forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions
are taken. Do not let go of the chainsaw.
• Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height. This helps prevent unintended
tip contact and enables better control of the chainsaw in unexpected situations.
• Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect
replacement bars and chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw
chain. Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.
• With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of
surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
General Safety Rules
Rotational
Kickback
Kickback
Danger Zone

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General Safety Rules
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHAINSAW SAFETY DEVICES
LOW-KICKBACK SAW CHAIN
The rakers (depth gauges) ahead of each cutter can minimize the force of a kickback reaction
by preventing the cutters from digging in too deeply at the kickback zone. Only use replacement
chain that is equivalent to original chain or has been certified as low kickback chain per ANSI
B175.1. Low-kickback/skip tooth saw chain is a chain that has met the kickback performance
requirements of ANSI B175.1 - 1991. When tested on the representative sample of chainsaws
below 3.8 c.i.d. specified in ANSI B175.1 - 1991. As saw chains are sharpened during their
useful life, they lose some of the low-kickback qualities and extra caution should be used.
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General Safety Rules
!WARNING: Kickback may occur when the moving chain contacts an object
at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and
pinches the saw chain in the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the
guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the object and stop the chain for an
instant. The result is a lightning fast reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar
up and back toward the operator. If the saw chain is pinched along the top of the
guide bar, the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator. Either of
these reactions can cause loss of saw control which can result in serious injury.
Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the saw. As a chainsaw
user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident
or injury.

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Exploded View
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Parts List
ITEM PART No. DRAWING QTY
1 31130405 14'' CHAIN 1
2 33302324-1 14’’ BAR 1
3 34104324 14’’ SCABBARD 1
4 311031882 OIL COVER ASSEMBLY 1
5 311041882 SIDE COVER ASSEMBLY 1
6 32209590 C-CLIP 1
7 311021882 SPROCKET ASSEMBLY 1
8 311011882 HOUSING ASSEMBLY 1

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Before beginning to operate this product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with
package contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to operate the product.
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.
• Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items
listed in the package contents section are included.
• Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during
shipping.
• Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily
operated the product.
• If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1.866.523.5218 for assistance.
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WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not
operate this product until the parts are replaced. Using
a product with damaged or missing parts could result in
serious personal injury.
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WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this product.
Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible
serious personal injury.
Operation
!WARNING: Do not insert the battery until assembly is
complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental
starting and possible serious personal injury.
!WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to
make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
!WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields that comply with ANSI Z87.1, when
operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
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ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT
Use a bar and chain lubricant with this product. It is designed for chains and chain oilers, and is
formulated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required.
• Remove oil cap.
• Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the tank.
• Wipe off excess oil and replace cap.
• Check and fill the oil tank when quick view oil indicator is below the MIN. line.
• Repeat as needed.
NOTE: Chainsaw comes from the factory with no bar and chain oil added. The
level should also be checked after every 20 minutes of use and refilled as
needed.
IMPORTANT: To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of oil properly. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding
available recycling and/disposal options.
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Operation
!NOTE: It is normal for oil to seep from the saw when not in use. To prevent
seepage, empty the oil tank after each use then run for one minute. When
storing the unit for a long period of time (three months or longer) be sure the
chain is lightly lubricated. This will prevent rust on the chain and bar sprocket.
!NOTE: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise contaminated oils. Damage may
occur to the bar or chain.
CHAIN
LUBRICA
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Oil Reservoir
Cap
Quick View Oil Indicator

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BATTERY
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
• Align the tongue of the battery pack (3) with the cavity.
• Grasp the chainsaw (2) firmly.
• Push the battery pack into the handle until the latch (1) locks into place.
• Do not use force when inserting the battery pack. It should slide into position and “click”.
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY:
• Press the battery release button (1) on the chainsaw. This will cause the battery to raise out
of the tool slightly.
• Grasp the chainsaw (2) firmly and pull the battery out of the handle.
Operation
IMPORTANT:This lithium-ion battery pack is equipped with an internal
circuit breaker which will automatically shut off the power to the tool and
then reset itself once cooled. Follow these steps if an overload occurs while
under heavy use:
1. Release the power switch and restart tool by depressing switch.
2. The battery may need to be removed for approximately 1 minute, allowed
to cool, and then reinstalled for use.
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!IMPORTANT: The battery may not be charged when it is purchased.
Before using the chainsaw for the first time, place the battery in the
battery charger and charge it fully. Be sure to read all safety precautions
and follow the instructions in the battery and charger manuals. When
storing the chainsaw for a prolonged period of time, remove the battery.
When the chainsaw is going to be used again, charge the battery for at
least a full charging period. The battery has no memory effect.
!WARNING: Follow these instructions in order to avoid injury and to reduce
the risk of electric shock or fire:
1. Replace the battery or the charger immediately if the battery case or
charger cord is damaged.
2. Read, understand, and follow the instructions contained in the charger
manual.
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STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAINSAW
A. To start the chainsaw:
• Make sure chain tension is at desired setting. Refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension in the
Maintenance of this manual.
• Make sure the chain cover lock knob is tight to the chain cover.
• Make sure no objects or obstructions are in immediate vicinity which could come in
contact with the bar and chain.
• Fit the battery pack into the chainsaw.
• Press in the safety lock. This makes the switch trigger operational.
• Press and hold the switch trigger, release the switch lock and continue to squeeze the
switch trigger for continued operation.
B. To stop the chainsaw:
• Release the trigger switch.
• Upon release of the trigger switch, the safety lock will be automatically reset to the lock
position.
Operation
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NOTE: It is normal for the chain to coast to a stop
once the trigger switch is released.
Safety lock
Trigger switch

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PREPARING FOR CUTTING
A. Proper grip on handles
See General Safety Rules for appropriate safety equipment.
• Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.
• Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always keep your left hand on the front handle and
your right hand on the rear handle so that your body is to the left of the chain line.
• Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever the motor is running. The fingers should
encircle the handle and the thumb is wrapped under the handlebar. This grip is least likely
to be broken by a kickback or other sudden reaction of the saw. Any grip in which the
thumb and fingers are on the same side of the handle is dangerous because a slight kick of
the saw can cause loss of control.
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Operation
WARNING: DO NOT operate the trigger switch with your left
hand and hold the front handle with your right hand. Never
allow any part of your body to be in the chain line while
operating a saw. Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip
or any stance that would place your body or arm across the
chain line.
Improper grip
Proper hand
Grip position
Chain line
Proper grip

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PROPER CUTTING STANCE
• Balance your weight with both feet on solid ground.
• Keep left arm with elbow locked in a “straight arm” position to withstand any kickback
force.
• Keep your body to the left of the chain line.
• Keep your thumb on underside of front handle.
BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING PROCEDURES
Practice cutting a few small logs using the following technique to get the “feel” of using the saw
before you begin a major sawing operation.
• Take the proper stance in front of the wood.
• Press the safety lock and squeeze the trigger switch then release the safety lock and let
the chain accelerate to full speed before entering the cut.
• Begin cutting with the saw against the log.
• Keep the unit running the entire time you are cutting, maintain a steady speed.
• Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light downward pressure. Forcing the cut could
result in damage to the bar, chain, or motor.
• Release the trigger switch as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the chain to stop. If
you run the saw without a cutting load, unnecessary wear can occur to the chain, bar, and
unit.
• Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut.
Operation
Thumb on underside of
handle bar
Chain line Straight arm

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WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS
• Cut only wood or materials made from wood: no sheet metal, no plastics, no masonry, no
non-wood building materials.
• Never allow children to operate the saw. Allow no person to use this chainsaw who has
not read this instruction manual or received adequate instructions for the safe and proper
use of this chainsaw.
• Keep everyone — helpers, bystanders, children, and animals — a SAFE DISTANCE from
the cutting area. During felling operations, the safe distance should be at least twice the
height of the largest trees in the felling area. During bucking operations, keep a minimum
distance of 15’ (4.6 m) between workers.
• Always cut with both feet on solid ground to prevent being pulled off balance.
• Do not cut above chest height as a saw held higher is difficult to control against kickback
forces.
• Do not fell trees near electrical wires or buildings. Leave this operation for professionals.
• Cut only when visibility and light are adequate for you to see clearly.
FELLING TREES
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
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!WARNING:
• Do not cut down trees having an extreme lean or large trees with
rotten limbs, loose bark, or hollow trunks. Have these trees pushed
or dragged down with heavy equipment, then cut them up.
• Do not cut trees near electrical wires or buildings.
• Check the tree for damaged or dead branches that could fall and hit you
during felling.
• Periodically glance at the top of the tree during the backcut to assure the
tree is going to fall in the desired direction.
• If the tree starts to fall in the wrong direction, or if the saw gets caught or
hung up during the fall, leave the saw and save yourself.
• Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or heavy precipitation. Wait
until the hazardous weather has ended. When felling a tree, it is important
that you heed the following warnings to prevent possible serious injury.
Operation

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REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS
A buttress root is a large root extending from the trunk of the tree above the ground. Remove
large buttress roots prior to felling. Make the horizontal cut into the buttress first, followed by
the vertical cut. Remove the resulting loose section from the work area. Follow the correct tree
felling procedure as stated in Proper Procedure For Tree Felling after you have removed the
large buttress roots.
PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING
• Felling a tree — When bucking and felling operations are being performed by two or
more persons at the same time, the felling operation should be separated from the
bucking operation by a distance of at least twice the height of the tree being felled. Trees
should not be felled in a manner that would endanger any person, strike any utility line or
cause any property damage. If the tree does make contact with any utility line, the utility
company should be notified immediately.
• Operator should keep on the uphill side of terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide after
it is felled.
• Pick your escape route (or routes in case the intended route is blocked). Clear the
immediate area around the tree and make sure there are no obstructions in your planned
path of retreat. Clear the path of safe retreat approximately 135° from the planned line of
fall.
• Consider the force and direction of the wind, the lean and balance of the tree, and the
location of large limbs. These things influence the direction in which the tree will fall. Do
not try to fell a tree along a line different from its natural line of fall.
• Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and wire from the tree where felling cuts
are to be made.
• Notched Undercut, cut a notch about 1/3 the diameter of the trunk on the side of the tree.
Make the notch cuts so they intersect at a right angle to the line of fall. This notch should
be cleaned out to leave a straight line. To keep the weight of the wood off the saw, always
make the lower cut of the notch before the upper cut.
Operation
Vertical cut
Loose
section
Horizontal
cut
90˚
135˚ from planned
line of fall
Path of
safe retreat
Planned line of
fall