Makita 5016N8 specifications

Felling back cut

Make the felling back cut a t least 2 inches (50.8 mm) higher than the horizontal notch- ing cut as shown in Fig. 17. Keep the fell- ing back cut parallel to the horizontal notching cut. Make the felling back cut so enough wood is left to act as a hinge. The hinge wood keeps the tree from twisting and falling in the wrong direction. Do not cut through the hinge.

Direction- of fall

back cut

Notch - __ ---72 inches

1\\ \\\ Hinge

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As the felling cut gets close to the hinge the tree should begin to fall. If there is any chance that the tree may not fall in the desired direction or i t may rock back and bind the saw chain, stop cutting before the felling back cut is complete and use wedges of wood, plastic or aluminum to open the cut and drop the tree along the desired line of fall. When the tree begins to fall remove the chain saw from the cut, stop the motor, put the chain saw down, then use the retreat path planned. Be alert for overhead limbs falling and watch your footing.

Limbing a tree

Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree. When limbing, leave larger lower limbs to support the log off the ground. Remove the small limbs in one cut as shown in Fig. 18. Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw.

LIMB CUT

Keep work off ground

Leave support limbs until log i s cut

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