jects. Engine noise can drown out a warning
call.
CUTTING METHODS
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta-
ples, and wire from the tree where cuts areto
be made.
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,
masonry, non-wood building materials,
etc.
Plan a clear retreat path
S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign
object. Inspect the saw and repair parts as
necessary.
Direction of Fall
45_
S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a
small amount of dirt will quickly dull achain
and increase the possibility of kickback.
S Practice cutting a few small logs using the
following techniques to get the “feel” of us-
ing your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.
FELLING LARGE TREES
(6
inches in diameter or larger)
S Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the
engine to reach full speed before cutting.
S Begin cutting with the saw frame against
the log.
The notch method is used to fell large trees.
A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the de-
sired direction of fall. After a felling cut is
made on the opposite side of tree, the tree
will tend to fall into the notch.
S Keep the engine at full speed the entire
time you are cutting.
S Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only
light downward pressure.
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE TREE
S Release the throttle trigger as soon as the
cut is completed, allowing the engine to
idle. If you run the saw at full throttle with-
out a cutting load, unnecessary wear can
occur.
S Make notch cut by cutting the top of the
notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameter
of the tree. Next complete the notch bycut-
ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra-
tion. Once the notch is cut remove the
notch of wood from the tree.
S To avoid losing control when cut is com-
plete, do not put pressure on saw at end of
cut.
S After removing the cutout of wood, make
the felling cut on the opposite side of the
notch. This is done by making a cut about
two inches higher than the center of the
notch. This will leave enough uncut wood
between the felling cut and the notch to
form a hinge. This hinge will help prevent
the tree from falling in the wrong direction.
S Stop the engine before setting the saw
down.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
WARNING: Do not cut near build-
ings or electrical wires if you do not know the
direction of tree fall, at night since you will not
be able to see well, or during bad weather
such as rain, snow, or strong winds. as fall is
unpredictable.
Final cut here. 2 inches abov
center of notch.
First cut
Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-
vance. You need a clear area all around the
tree so you can have secure footing. Check
for broken or dead branches which can fall
on you causing serious injury.
Notch
Natural conditions that can cause a tree to
fall in a particular direction include:
Second cut
S The wind direction and speed.
S The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree
might not be apparent due to uneven or
sloping terrain. Use a plumb or level to de-
termine the direction of tree lean.
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall
Opening
of felling
cut
S Weight and branches on one side.
S Surrounding trees and obstacles.
Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted,
it can snap and fall toward the operator.
Make sure there is enough room for the tree
to fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree
lengths from the nearest person or other ob-
Closing of
notch
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan Pro 295 |
| Model Year | 1999 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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