Removing a Tree Branch

Steps for sawing off a tree branch:

• About one or two feet from the trunk, make an undercut one-third of the way up through the bottom of the branch. Your saw will get pinched if you cut too far up.

• Make your second cut completely through the branch from the top side, about three inches out on the branch from your first.
• This should allow the branch to fall away without tearing the branch bark into the trunk.
• Keep it safe – Never do tree trimming or removal work that should be done by a professional.  Heave tree branches can seriously injure you in a split second!
• More safety tips:
  • Never use a ladder for trimming trees. This is asking to get hurt!
  • Tie into the tree in 2 places, using professional-grade equipment and techniques
  • Be sure you properly “notch” a tree trunk when you are feeling it. Kickback can kill you!
  • Take a class in chain saw safety and operation. Wear safety chaps lined with material that will protect your legs.
  • Eye and ear protection as well as a hard hat should be worn.
  • False economy – Hire a professional for jobs you can’t handle—it’s really not worth getting seriously hurt, or damaging expensive property, just to “save money.”