Operator`s manual

plumbor leveltodeterminethe di- Thishingewillhelppreventthetree
rectionoftreelean. fromfallinginthewrongdirection.
• Weightand branches on one side. '_._._ Hingeholdstreeon
• Surroundingtrees and obstacles. _\'_'% stumpandhelps
• Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is .aL'__'_'_control fall
rotted, it can snap and fall toward the f _._\_._,_, Openingot
operator. Bib _,_ _ fellingcut
• Make sure there is eneugh morn-for
personor other objects. Engine noise
can drown outa warning call. NOTE: Before fellingcut is complete,
• Remove dirt,stones, loose bark, use weages to open me cut when
nails, staples, and wire fromthe tree necessary to controlthe directionof fall.
where cuts are to be made. To avoid kickbackand chain damage,
_>_ use wood or plestlowedges, but never
Plane clearretreatpath steel or ironWedges.
• Be alert to s,gnsthat the tree is ready
-- -(*'_..,_lk- DirectionofFall to fall:crackingsounds,widening of
the fellingcut, or movement in the up-
. V per branches.
_ • As tree starts to fall, stopsew, put it
down, and get away quicklyon your
FELLING LARGE TREES
(6 inches in diameter or larger)
The notch method is used to fell large
trees. A notchis cut on the side ofthe
tree in the desired directionof fall. After
a fellingcut is made on the opposite
side of tree, the tree will tend to fall in
the directionof the notch.
NOTE: If tree has large buttressroots,
removethem before making the notch.
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING TREE
• Make notchcut by cuffingthe top of
the notch timt. Cut through 1/3 of the
diameter ofthe tree. Next complete
the notch by cuffingthe bottom.See
illustration.Once the notchis cut, re-
move the wedge of wood from tree.
planned retreatpath.
• Be extremely cautious with partially
fallen trees that may be poorlysup-
ported.When a tree doesn't fall com-
pletely,set the saw aside and pull
down the tr_e with a cable winch,
block and tackle, or tractor.Do not
use yoursaw to cut down a partially
fallen tree.
cu'n'ING A FALLEN TREE
BBUCKING)
ucklng is the term used forcutting a
fallen tree to the desiredlog size.
WARNING: Do not stand on the log
beingcuL Any portioncan rollcausing
lossoffooting and control.Do not stand
downhillofthe log beingcut.
IMPORTANT POINTS
fellingout onthe opposite side of the
notch.This is done by making a out
about two inches higher thanthe cen-
ter of the notch.This will leave
'ene_gh uncutwood between the fell-
ing cut a_d the notchto forma hinge.
intoa dear area beforecuttingthem.
BUCKING TECHNIQUES
WARNING: If saw becomes pinched
or hung in a log, don1tryto force it out.
You can lose controlofthe saw result-
ing in injury and/or damage to the saw.
Stop the saw, drive a wedge of plastic
Q
• Alter removing the wood, make the
t Rnalcuthere • Cut onlyone log at a time.
First,cut | r { / :. Cut shattered wood very carefully;
Use a sawhorseto cut smalllogs.
Nctch....,=_ ._._._:.:I ..." tow.operator.
Never allow another person to hold
_ I \ _" the logwhile cuttingand never hold
Second_ J._._-,_ Hinge the logwith your leg or foot.
Donotcut in an area where logs,
limbs,and rootsare tangled. Drag logs