Need help cutting a tree in your garden? We’ve got you covered
If you need assistance with safely cutting trees in your garden, then look no further than HSS Hire. From chainsaws to petrol-powered and cordless hedge trimmers, tree owners will be able to safely and efficiently remove any unwanted or obstructing trees from their premises using our equipment.
When cutting down a tree, you must have the correct safety gear as well as the correct tools, so a hard hat, gloves, and ear protection are essential — and, it’s important to fell the tree in safe environmental conditions. If the tree is on a high-elevation site, you should assess the surrounding area to ensure it is safe to be cut down.
The following is a guide on how to safely cut down a tree with our specialist chainsaws.
Inspect the area
Start by inspecting the area around the tree, and make sure there are no structures, power lines or pets within a radius equal to the height of the tree.
Decide which way the tree will fall
Your left shoulder should be against the tree, and with the chainsaw, make a 70-degree cut on the side facing the direction you want the tree to fall. Cut to a depth of about a quarter of the tree's diameter.
Create the notch
Then, make a second cut by turning the saw sideways, cutting horizontally to meet your first cut. This is called the notch. Be sure the two cuts meet.
The felling cut
Now it’s time to make the “felling cut”. Move to the opposite side of the tree and make a horizontal cut slightly above the previous cut.
Saw until you have enough room to insert a wedge into the cut to keep the saw from binding.
Insert the wedge
Insert the tree-felling wedge into this cut, pointing at the direction you want the tree to fall.
Timber!
Drive the wedge in and finish the cut, being sure not to touch the felling wedge with the blade. Don't cut through the trunk. Leave about 10% of the width as a hinge. When the tree begins to fall, move away down your escape path.