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Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even
a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a
chain and thus increase the possibility of
kickback.
Practice cutting a few small logs using
the following technique to get the “feel” of
using your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.
Plan a clear retreat path
Direction of Fall
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Accelerate engine to full speed be-
fore entering cut by squeezing the
throttle trigger.
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Begin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.
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. etc.
Keep the engine at full speed the en-
tire time you are cutting.
Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert
only light downward pressure.
If
you force the cut, damage to the bar,
chain, or engine can result.
FELLING LARGE TREES
(6 inches in diameter or larger)
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Release the throttle trigger as soon
as the cut is completed, allowing the
engine to idle. If you run the saw at
full throttle without acutting load, un-
necessary wear can occur to the
chain, bar, and engine.
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.
NOTE: If the tree has large buttress roots,
remove them before making the notch.
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To avoid losing control when cut is
complete, do not put pressure on
saw at end of cut.
Stop the engine before setting the
saw down after cutting.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-
vance. Clear the work area. You need a
clear area all around the tree so you can
have secure footing. Study the natural condi-
tions that can cause the tree to fall in apartic-
ular direction.
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE TREE
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Make notch cut first by cutting the top of
the notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the
diameter of the tree. Next complete the
notch by cutting at a slant. Once the
notch is cut remove the notch of wood
from the tree.
Final cut here. 2 inches
above center of notch
Natural conditions that can cause a tree to
fall in a particular direction include:
First cut
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The wind direction and speed.
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
determine the direction of tree lean.
Weighted and branches on one side.
Surrounding trees and obstacles.
Notch
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Second cut
Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted,
it can snap and fall toward the
operator.
Check for broken or dead branches which
can fall on you while cutting.
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-
jects. Engine noise can drown out a warning
call.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta-
ples, and wire from the tree where cuts areto
be made.
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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 bottom 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.
Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diag-
onal to the line of fall.
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