Planning to DIY your Tree Cutting and Felling?

Planning to DIY your Tree Cutting and Felling?

Feeling a tree or cutting down a tree is something that should be left to the hands of professionals. Although in some cases where trees are relatively short and small, it may be possible to tackle the task yourself. Safety must be kept in mind at all times whether you are cutting a tiny tree or a massive one. To ensure an efficient and effective way to cut down a tree, we’ve provided some basic tips and instructions below. Tree Cutting Equipment It is better to get the tools and gear that you’ll need assembled before going down to business. Basically, you will be needing the following equipment:
  • Protective Gear – Sometimes, people get injured when felling trees. It is advisable to wear Kelvar leg coverings, steel toe boots, a hard hat, goggles and a heavy duty gloves to reduce risks.
  • First Aid Kits – In case something goes wrong, it is better to have medical supplies readily available.
  • Chainsaw – Make sure that the chainsaw has a sharp chain, full tank of oil and gas and in a good working condition.
  • Ladder
  • Rope
  • Ax
  • Wedges
Questions to consider before cutting a tree It will be easier to cut a tree if you’ve taken a good, hard look at it. Try o answer these questions first before you start: Does it lean in a single direction or another? Are there broken or dead banches? Is there a clear area when the branches can safely fall without causing any damage to anything? Are there branches from a nearby tree that could get in the way? Steps for cutting down a tree:
  1. Sound it out.
  2. Figure out where it will fall
  3. Make a horizontal cut
  4. Make a wedge cut
  5. Make a back cut
  6. Be ready
  7. Run
Cutting Tree Roots It is recommended that you do not cut a tree’s roots, and this is something that should only happen out of necessity. Some situations in which cutting a tree’s roots may be allowed include the following: When a tree is growing too big for the yard or When a tree is dangerously growing close to the foundation of your house.

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