Basic chainsaw felling and manual takedown.

Title	Basic chainsaw felling and manual takedown.
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Author	HSE
Series Code	AFAG
Series Number	302
Publisher	HSE Books
Date of Publication	2003
Length	5 pages
Stock Code	AFAG302
ISBN	0717626377
Quantity Per Pack	15
Notes	fold-up leaflet (AFAG 302) (15 copies per pack) replaces FASTCo Safety Guide No 302 (Safety Guide Checklist 302) (Safety Guide 302) (FASTCo 302) (FASTCo302) entitled, 'Basic felling by chainsaw.'
Abstract	This leaflet covers basic felling and manual takedown in plantations, or single trees in open spaces where there is a minimum of two tree lengths clear space in all directions, and pulling aids are not required. You can use this leaflet, along with the chainsaw manufacturer's handbook, as part of the risk assessment process to help identify the controls to put in place when carrying out basic felling and manual takedown. Contents: Introduction; Tools and equipment; Preparing to fell; Felling; Manual takedown; Further reading; Notes; Further information.
Keywords	Guidance