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Feiiing is the term for cutting down a tree. Smaii trees up to 6-7 inches (15-18cm) in diameter are usuaiiy cut in a

singie cut. Larger trees require notch cuts. Notch cuts determine the direction the tree wiii faii.

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and cleared as necessary before cuts are started, The retreat path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall, as illustrated in Fig, 12,

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notched. When felling, keep at bast 2 tree lengths away from your fellow workers.

Make the felling cut (D) from the other side of the tree and

1.5- 2.0 inches (3-5 cm) above the edge of the notch (C) (Fig. 13).

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NOTE: Direction of fail (B) is controlled by the notching cut, Before any cuts are made, consider the loca- tion of larger branches and natural ban of the tree

3-5 cm

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Fig. 13

to determine the way the tree wiii fail.

Fig. 12

wures; notify the utility company g any cuts.

Normally felling consists of 2 main cutting operations, notching (C) and making the felling cut (D) (Fig, 13),

Start making the upper notch cut (C) on the side of the tree facing the felling direction (E). Be sure you don t make the lower cut too deep into the trunk (Fig, 13).

The notch	(C) should	be deep enough to create a hinge (F)
of sufficient width and strength, The notch should be wide
enough to	direct the	fail of the tree for as long as possible
(Fig. 13).		13

Never saw completely through the trunk. Always leave a hinge. The hinge guides the tree. If the trunk is completely cut through, control over the feHHingdirection is Host.

WAp_jl_j	_,	Before	making the	i
.......	"_'"	final cut,	always recheck	L
the area for bystanders,		animals	or obstacles.

Insert a wedge or felling lever in the cut well before the tree becomes unstable and starts to move, This wiii pre- vent the guidebar from binding in the feiiing cut if you have misjudged the falling direction, Make sure no bystanders have entered the range of the falling tree before you push it over.

Felling Cut:

1.Use wooden or piastic wedges (G) to prevent binding the bar or chain (H) in the cut, Wedges also control felling (Fig, 14),

2.When diameter of wood being cut is greater than the bar iength, make 2 cuts as shown (Fig, 15),

stop engine, put chain saw down, and leave area along retreat path (Fig. 12).