Jim Timber
1/4 bubble off
Even the pros goof up:
You sure that ain't Zitterkopf's?
Even the pros goof up:
Yes. You have to assess every scenario. A big danger is a tall tree toppling back on the machine when the center of gravity is above the machine contact. Where the center of gravity is below the machine contact using the reverse method will likely send the cut end into the machine as you noted. This could also happen in the first scenario. And when using conventional cuts. Either lip is just a precautionary measure - it is not a guarantee. So again, you must assess your risks.
Of course pushing dead trees is particularly dangerous as the top can break off and hit the operator. A few years back down in Ocala, my brother warned a dozer operator of this danger. He ignored the warning, the top broke out of the tall pine he was pushing and it landed squarely between the operator's legs. He was shaken but not hurt. It could have just as easily killed him.
Ron
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