Homelite UT10927A manual Proper Procedure for Tree Felling, Hinge

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OPERATION

PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING

1.Pick your escape route (or routes in case the in- tended route is blocked). Clear the immediate area around the tree and make sure there are no obstruc- tions in your planned path of retreat. Clear the path of safe retreat approximately 135° from the planned line of fall.

2.Consider the force and direction of the wind, the lean and balance of the tree, and the location of large limbs. These things influence the direction in which the tree will fall. Do not try to fell a tree along a line different from its natural line of fall.

3.Cut a notch about 1/3 the diameter of the trunk in the side of the tree. Make the notch cuts so they intersect at a right angle to the line of fall. This notch should be cleaned out to leave a straight line. To keep the weight of the wood off the saw, always make the lower cut of the notch before the upper cut. See Figure 31.

4.Make the backcut level and horizontal, and at a mini- mum of 2 inches (5 cm) above the horizontal cut of the notch. See Figure 31.

Note: Never cut through to the notch. Always leave a band of wood between the notch and back cut (approxi- mately 2 inches (5 cm) or 1/10 the diameter of the tree). This is called "hinge" or "hingewood". It controls the fall of the tree and prevents slipping or twisting or shoot- back of the tree off the stump. See Figure 32.

On large diameter trees, stop the back cut before it is deep enough for the tree to either fall or settle back on the stump. Then insert soft wooden or plastic wedges into the cut so they do not touch the chain. Drive wedges in, little by little, to help jack the tree over. See Figure 33.

When bucking or felling with a wedge, it may be necessary to remove the SAFE-T-TIP®anti-kickback device to allow the bar to be drawn through the cut. After you complete the cut, reinstall the tip immediately.

5.As tree starts to fall, stop the chain saw and put it down immediately. Retreat along the cleared path, but watch the action in case something falls your way.

WARNING:

Never cut through to the notch when making a back cut. The hinge controls the fall of the tree, this is the section of wood between the notch and backcut.

HINGE

2" (5 CM) OR 1/10 DIA

NOTCH -

APPROX. 1/3

DIAMETER OF

TRUNK

BACK CUT

2" (5 CM)

Fig. 31

HINGE

BACK CUT

Fig. 32

WEDGE

Fig. 33

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Contents Operators Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsSafety Apparel Specific Safety RulesGeneral Precautions Refueling do not SmokeKickback Maintenance PrecautionsPush and Pull Pull PushSymbols Symbol Name ExplanationSpecifications Features ON/OFF SwitchUnderstanding Your Chain SAW Safety Devices OperationHandling the Fuel Safely Kickback PrecautionsFuel and Refueling Mixing the FuelBrake Position Ignition Switch RUN Primer Bulb Adding OILStarting the Engine Starting a Cold Engine Choke Lever Starter Grip Griptrigger Release RUN PositionIgnition Switch Stop Position Stopping the EngineStarting a Warm Engine Proper Cutting Stance Preparing for CuttingProper Grip on Handles Proper Grip Chain LineAdjusting the Carburetor Basic OPERATING/CUTTING ProceduresWork Area Precautions AIR FilterAdjusting Idle Speed Operating the Chain BrakeBrake Position RUN Position Planned Line Fall Felling TreesHazardous Conditions From Planned Line of Fall Path of Safe RetreatProper Procedure for Tree Felling HingeNotch Approx /3 Diameter Trunk Back CUT Hinge Wedge Bucking with a Wedge Removing Buttress RootsBucking Vertical CUT Loose Section Horizontal Kickback WedgeUnderbucking Bucking Logs Under StressOverbucking LOG Supported AT ONE END Finishing CUTSecond CUT Load Limbing and PruningCutting Springpoles Finishing CUT SpringpoleMaintenance Assembling the BAR and ChainCutters Chain Tensioning Screw Adjusting the Chain Tension Chain MaintenanceFlats on Drive Links Sharpening the Cutters Check for Wear or Damage Left Hand Cutters Right Hand Side Plate Angle Maintaining Depth Gauge ClearanceTOP Plate Filing Angle TOP Plate Filing Angle Correct Less Than 30MOREMaintaining the SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard Restore Original Shape by Rounding FrontMaintaining the Guide BAR Lubricating HoleCleaning the AIR Filter Mounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose GuardTighten 3/4 Turn Checking the Fuel Filter Cleaning the Starter UnitCleaning the Engine Replacing the Spark PlugChain Brake Cleaning the Spark Arresting MufflerChain Catcher Brake Band Clean the Chain Brake Storing the Chain SAW 1 Month or LongerTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionBAR and Chain Combinations Troubleshooting Warranty Limited Warranty StatementHomelite Consumer PRODUCTS, INC

UT10927A specifications

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