S
S
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.
Releasethethrottletriggeras soonas
the cut is completed, allowing the en-
gine to idle. If you run the saw at full
throttle without a cutting load, unnec-
essary wear can occur to the chain,
bar, and engine.
FELLING LARGE TREES
(6 inches in diameter or larger)
The notch method is used to fell large trees.
Anotchis cutonthesideofthetreein thede-
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,
removethembeforemakingthenotch. Ifus-
ing saw to remove buttress roots, keep saw
chainfromcontactinggroundtopreventdull-
ing of the chain.
S
To avoid losing control when cut is
complete, do not put pressure on saw
at end of cut.
S Stop the engine before setting the saw
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE
TREE
S Make notch cut by cutting the top of the
notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameter
ofthetree.Nextcompletethenotchbycut-
ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra-
tion. Once the notch is cut remove the
notch of wood from the tree.
down after cutting.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
WARNING:
Check for broken or
dead branches which can fall while cutting
causingserious injury. Donotcutnearbuild-
ingsor electrical wires if you donot knowthe
directionoftreefall, norcutatnightsinceyou
will not be ale to see well, nor during bad
weathersuch asrain, snow,or strongwinds,
etc. If thetree 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 Carefullyplanyoursawingoperationinad-
vance.
S Cleartheworkarea. Youneedacleararea
all aroundthetreeso youcan havesecure
footing.
S The chain saw operator should keep on
the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is
likely torollor slidedownhill afterit isfelled.
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:
S The wind direction and speed.
Hinge
Second cut
S After removing the wood from the notch,
makethefelling cuton theopposite sideof
the notch. This is done by making a cut
abouttwo inches higher thanthe center of
the notch. This will leave enough uncut
woodbetweenthefelling cutandthenotch
to form a hinge. This hinge will help pre-
ventthetreefromfalling inthewrongdirec-
tion.
S The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree
might not be apparent due to uneven or
sloping terrain. Useaplumb orlevel tode-
termine the direction of tree lean.
S Weight and branches on one side.
S Surrounding trees and obstacles.
Look for decay and rot. If thetrunk 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
Opening
can fall on you while cutting.
of felling
cut
Make sure there is enough room for the treeto
fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengths
from the nearest person or other objects. En-
gine noise can drown out a warning call.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta-
ples,andwirefromthetreewherecuts areto
be made.
Plana clear retreatpathto therear anddiag-
Closing of
notch
onal to the line of fall.
Plan a clear retreat path
NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use
wedges to open the cut if necessary to
controlthedirectionoffall. Toavoidkickback
and chain damage, use wood or plastic
wedges, but never steel or iron wedges.
S
Direction of Fall
Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to
45
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fall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell-
ing
cut, or movement in the upper
branches.
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