S
S
Release the throttle trigger as soon as
the cut is completed, allowing the en-
gine to idle. If you run the saw at full
throttlewithoutacuttingload,unneces-
sary wear can occur to the chain, bar,
and engine.
FELLING LARGE TREES
(6 inches (15 cm) in diameter or larger)
The notch method is used to fell large trees.
A notchis cutonthesideofthetreeinthede-
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.
Toavoidlosingcontrolwhencutiscom-
plete,donotputpressureonsaw atend
of cut.
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
dead branches which can fall while cutting
causingserious injury. Donotcutnearbuild-
ings or electricalwires ifyou donot know the
directionoftreefall,norcutatnightsinceyou
will not be ale to see well, nor during bad
weather suchas rain, snow,or strongwinds,
etc. If the tree makes contact with any utility
line, the utility company should be notified
immediately.
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.
Final (felling) cut here, 2 inches
(5
cm) above center of notch.
S Carefullyplanyour sawingoperationinad-
First cut
Notch
vance.
S Cleartheworkarea. Youneedacleararea
allaroundthetreeso youcan havesecure
footing.
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.
Second cut
Hinge
S The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree
might not be apparent due to uneven or
slopingterrain. Useaplumb or level 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 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 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.
Removedirt,stones, loosebark, nails,staples,
and wire from the tree where cuts are to be
made.
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
twoinches (5cm) higher thanthe center of
the notch. This will leave enough uncut
woodbetweenthefellingcutandthenotch
to form a hinge. This hinge will help pre-
ventthetreefromfallinginthewrongdirec-
tion.
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall
Opening
of felling
cut
Plana clear retreat pathto therear anddiag-
onal to the line of fall.
Plan a clear retreat path
Closing of
notch
Direction of Fall
NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use
wedges to open the cut when necessary to
controlthedirectionoffall. Toavoidkickback
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 felling cut,
or movement in the upper branches.
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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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