FELLING LARGE TREES
(6 inches in diameter or larger)
S
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Release the throttle trigger as soon as
the cut is completed, allowing the en-
gine to idle. If you run the saw at full
throttle without a cutting load, unneces-
sary wear can occur to the chain, bar,
and engine. It is recommended that
the engine not be operated for lon-
ger than 30 seconds at full throttle.
Toavoid losing control when cut is com-
plete, do not put pressure on saw at end
of cut.
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. If using saw to remove buttress
roots, keep saw chain from contacting
ground to prevent dulling of the chain.
S Stop the engine before setting the saw
down after cutting.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE
TREE
WARNING:
Check for broken or
Make notch cut by cutting the top of the
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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.
dead branches which can fall while cutting
causing serious injury. Do not cut near build-
ings or electrical wires if you do not know the
direction of tree fall, norcut at night since you
will not be ale to see well, nor during bad
weather such as rain, snow, or strong winds,
etc. If the tree makes contact with any utility
line, the utility company should be notified
immediately.
Final (felling) cut here. 2 in-
ches above center of notch.
First cut
Notch
S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-
vance.
S Clear the workarea. You need a clear area
all around the tree so you can have secure
footing.
S The chain saw operator should keep on
the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is
likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled.
S Study the natural conditions that can cause
the tree to fall in a particular direction.
Natural conditions that can cause a tree to
fall in a particular direction include:
Hinge
Second cut
S After removing the wood from the notch,
make the felling cut on the opposite side of
thenotch.Thisisdonebymakinga cutabout
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 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.
S Weight and branches on one side.
S Surrounding trees and obstacles.
Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted,
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
it can snap and fall toward the
operator.
control fall
Check for broken or dead branches which
can fall on you while cutting.
Opening
of felling
cut
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.
Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diag-
onal to the line of fall.
Closing of
notch
NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use
wedges to open the cut if necessary to
control the direction of fall. To avoid kickback
and chain damage, use wood or plastic
wedges, but never steel or iron wedges.
S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to
fall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell-
Plan a clear retreat path
Direction of Fall
ing
cut, or movement in the upper
45
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branches.
S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down,
and get away quickly on your planned re-
treat path.
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| Tags | Poulan 1950, Poulan 2025, Poulan 2050, Poulan 2075, Poulan 2150, Poulan 2175, Poulan 2350, Poulan 2375, Poulan LE-Series |
| Model Year | 2002 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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