STIHL MS 660 MAGNUM manual = Hinge, Felling Cut for Small Diameter Trees Simple Fan Cut

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E = Hinge

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NHelps control the falling tree.

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

Felling Cut for Small Diameter Trees: Simple Fan Cut

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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.

Felling Cut for Large Diameter Trees

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WARNING

Felling a tree that has a diameter greater than the length of the guide bar requires use of either the sectioning felling cut or plunge-cut method. These methods are extremely dangerous because they involve the use of the nose of the guide bar and can result in kickback. Only properly trained professionals should attempt these techniques.

Sectioning Method

For the sectioning method make the first part of the felling cut with the guide bar fanning in toward the hinge. Then, using the bumper spike as a pivot, reposition the saw for the next cut.

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