English
D =Felling Cut | E = Hinge |
Felling Cut for Small Diameter Trees: Simple Fan Cut
D
D
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Conventional and
NBegin 1 to 2 inches (2,5 to 5 cm) higher than center of felling notch.
NCut horizontally towards the felling notch.
NLeave approx.1/10 of diameter uncut. This is the hinge.
NDo not cut through the hinge – you could lose control of the direction of the fall.
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
NHelps control the falling tree.
NDo not cut through the hinge – you could lose control of the direction of the fall.
001BA147 KN
Engage the bumper spikes of the chain saw 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.
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