Cutting down mature trees is dangerous. That’s why it’s recommended that you hire a professional Thornton tree service for the job. They are not only trained to handle these tasks but they also have the right equipment.
But if you think you are capable of cutting the tree yourself, here are some tree cutting tips to help make the process go as smooth and safe as possible.
Use Proper Equipment
Before you start learning about the process of cutting trees, make sure you have the right equipment to do the job. Moreover, your equipment must all be in good working condition. Test them before you start using them to cut a tree.
Here’s a list of the most important equipment to use in cutting down mature trees on your property:
Chainsaw: This is one of the most important equipment used in cutting trees. Ideally, it should have 3.5 horsepower and a 20-inch bar. The length of the bar indicates the depth in which the blade can penetrate into the tree. Thus, a 20-inch bar should be enough to be able to chop down mature trees.
Safety Glasses: It’s unfortunate to know that many people tend to overlook the importance of using safety glasses when chopping down trees. But keep in mind that the flying debris could get into your eyes if you don’t have safety glasses and this can seriously harm your eyes.
Leg Protection: If you end up hitting a knot when cutting a tree, the saw can kick out of the tree and it could hit you in the leg. It is therefore very important that you wear leg protection. This can be in the form of heavy leg protectors or knee-high safety boots.
- 1000 LB Test Rope: Use a test rope that’s about three times longer than the height of the tree you are cutting. The rope can be used as a safety backup in case of a problem.
Tree Cutting Techniques
First, you must look over all of your equipment and gear before you start cutting the tree. If possible, ask assistance from friends and family members. If you’re not equipped with the proper equipment, you better leave the job to a tree service Thornton, CO company.
But if you want to give it a go, here are the steps:
-Determine the height of the tree.
-Decide on the direction you want the tree to fall, based on its height.
-Clear the area where the tree is expected to fall.
-Tie your rope to the tree either above or in the middle.
-Have your friend hold the other end of the rope and make him stand outside the area where the tree will fall.
-Cut a V-shape notch to the side of the tree where you want it to fall.
-The notch should be about knee-high in length and must cut to the middle of the tree.
-Transfer to the other direction and begin cutting the tree slowly until you meet your notch cut.
-Once the tree starts falling, walk quickly away from the tree.
-If the tree will not fall all the way or if it gets caught with another tree, ask your companion to pull the rope until the tree falls off.
If you are worried that tree cutting might not be for you, then consider hiring a professional tree trimming Thornton, CO.