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FELLING THE TREE
A falling tree can seriously damage anything it may hit -
a car, a house, a fence, a power-line, or another tree.
There are ways to make a tree fall where you want it, so
rst decide where that is!
Before cutting, clear the area around the tree.
You will need good footing while working and you
should be able to work the saw without hitting any ob-
stacles.
Next, select a path of retreat.
When the tree begins to fall you should retreat away
from the direction of fall at a 45-degree angle and at
least 3 m (10 feet) from the trunk to avoid the trunk kick-
ing back over the stump.
Begin the cut on the side to which the tree is to fall. Cut
a notch about 1/3 of the way into the tree. The position
of this notch is important since the tree will try to fall
“into” the notch.
The felling cut is made on the side opposite the notch
and at a level about 5 cm (2 in.) above the bottom of the
notch.
Do not try to cut through to the notch with the felling cut.
The remaining wood between the notch cut and felling
cut about 5 cm (2 in.) will act as a hinge when the tree
falls, guiding it in the desired direction.
When the tree starts to fall, kill the engine, place the
saw on the ground and make your retreat quickly.
Direction of fall
45°
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Retreat
Retreat
3 m (10 feet)
The accepted way to hold the saw is to stand to the left
of the saw with your left hand on the front handlebar and
your right hand on the rear handle so you can operate
the throttle trigger with your right index nger.
Before attempting to fell a tree, cut some small logs or
limbs.
Become thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
responses of the saw.
Start the engine, see that it is running properly.
Squeeze the trigger to open the throttle wide open and
start the cut. If the chain is properly sharpened, the cut-
ting should be relatively effortless.
It is not necessary to press down hard to make the saw
cut.
Pushing the saw too hard will slow the engine and cut-
ting will actually be more difcult.
Some material may adversely affect the housings of your
chain saw.
(Example palm Tree Acid, fertilizer etc.)
To avoid housing deterioration, carefully remove all
packed sawdust around clutch and guide bar area and
wash with water. Coat metal parts with light oil.
Felling cut
Hinge
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First cut
Notch
Second cut
One-third tree diameter
5cm(2in.)
5cm(2in.)