Thanks for reading, and happy trimming.

Mar 10, When thinning, reducing and shaping branches and limbs small enough to cut with hand tools, keep in mind that your cuts are going to encourage new growth. Cut limbs ¼ inch above a bud that faces the outside of the plant.

This will be the direction of the new growth. Keep your cuts at a degree angle to prevent water damage and bushlopping.barted Reading Time: 9 mins. Apr 07, An inexpensive and safe way to trim tall trees that are too high to reach. You can do it yourself without a ladder, a lift, or a professional. Created Spring. Dec 21, You can cut branches on the upper side of the tree trunk by laying the chainsaw on its side. Cut limbs from the underside of the tree trunk at the same time if you have a good working height.

Saw branches from the proper angle depending on how the branches are tensioned. Otherwise the chainsaw could get stuck in the tree. Mar 15, Cut #1, Notch Cut: Cut a small notch in the bottom of the limb, feet away from the trunk, and about a quarter of the way through.

This notch will keep the bark from splitting when you make the next cut. Place your ladder against the trunk of the tree close enough to the branch that you can reach it with a chainsaw without leaning too far. 8 Cut the branch with the saw while someone else pulls the. Apr 29, SAFE WORKING POSITION Always stand on the left side of the tree trunk and always limb from the roots to the top end.

Stand securely with your feet apart at a 45 degree angle to the trunk. Work with the saw near your body. It is important that your stance is stable in two bushlopping.barted Reading Time: 8 mins. The power line leading to your house is called a Service Drop.

In the U.S. the Service Drop Conductor is insulated and it is only / volts.

You can trim the tree branch touching your Service Drop. Just be careful not to damage the conductor.