Instruction Manual

► Cut until depth of kerf is twice the width of the
guide bar.
► Swing the saw into plunge-cutting position.
► Perform the plunge cut
11.8.6 Selecting the Appropriate Felling Cut
The choice of appropriate felling cut depends on
the following conditions:
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The natural inclination of the tree
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The tree’s branch formation
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Damage to the tree
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The tree’s state of health
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If there is snow on the tree: the snow load
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The direction of slope
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Wind direction and speed
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Nearby trees, if any
There are different features of these conditions.
Only two features are described in this Instruc‐
tion Manual.
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1 Normal tree
A normal tree is vertical and has an even
crown.
2 Leaner
A leaner stands at an angle and the crown
faces in the direction of fall.
11.8.7 Felling normal, small diameter tree
A normal tree is felled with a felling cut and stabi‐
lizing strap. This felling cut must be performed if
the tree diameter is less than the guide bar’s
length.
► Shout a warning.
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► Plunge the guide bar into the felling cut until it
is visible at the other side of the trunk,
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► Apply the spiked bumper behind the hinge and
use it as a pivot.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of stabilizing
strap.
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► Insert a felling wedge. The felling wedge must
match the tree diameter and the width of the
felling cut.
► Shout a warning.
► With outstretched arms, cut through the stabi‐
lizing strap horizontally from outside at the
same level as the felling cut.
The tree falls.
11.8.8 Felling normal, large diameter tree
A normal tree is felled with a felling cut and stabi‐
lizing strap. This felling cut must be performed if
the tree diameter is greater than the guide bar’s
length.
► Shout a warning.
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► Apply the spiked bumper at the same height
as the felling cut and use it as a pivot.
► Hold the saw horizontally and swing it into the
felling cut as far as possible.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of stabilizing
strap.
► Move to the other side of the tree.
► Plunge the guide bar into the felling cut at the
same height.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
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