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Drive wedges into the felling cut where necessary to control the fall.

!Warning!

If the tip of the bar contacts a wedge, it may cause kickback. Wedges should be of wood or plastic - never steel, which can damage the chain.

E

E

001BA145 KN

001BA147 KN

E = Hinge

:Helps control the falling tree.

:Do not cut through the hinge – you could lose control of the direction of the fall.

Felling cut for small diameter trees: simple fan cut

Engage the bumper spikes of the chainsaw directly behind the location of the intended hinge and pivot the saw around this point only as far as the hinge. The bumper spike rolls against the trunk.

MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C

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