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GENERAL CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs from a living
tree. Make sure footing is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your
weight evenly on both feet.
1. Make first cut six inches from tree trunk on underside of
limb. Use top of guide bar to make this cut. (Cut 1/3
through diameter of limb, see Fig. 16)
2. Move two to four inches farther out on limb. Make sec-
ond cut from above limb. make second cut from above
limb. Continue cut until you cut limb off.
3. Make third cut as close to tree trunk as possible on
underside of limb stub. Use top of guide bar to make this
cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of stub.
4. Make fourth cut directly above third cut. Cut down to
meet third cut. This will remove limb stub.
FELLING
Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up
to 6-7” (15-18cm) in diameter are usually cut in a single
cut. Larger trees require notch cuts. Notch cuts determine
the direction the tree will fall.
FELLING A TREE:
NOTE:
Direction of fall (B) is controlled by the notching cut.
Before any cuts are made, consider the location of larger
branches and natural lean of the tree to determine the way
the tree will fall.
TRIMMING A TREE (PRUNING)
Avoid kickback. Kickback
can result in severe injury
or death. See Kickback,
page 6, to avoid risk of kickback.
Do not operate pole saw while in a tree, on a
ladder or any other unstable work surface, or in
any awkward position. You may lose control of
pole saw causing severe injury.
Do not extend arms above shoulders when
using pole saw.
Seek professional help if facing conditions
beyond your ability.
WARNING:
Fig.16
6”
3
1
2” - 4”
4
2
A retreat path (A)
should be planned and
cleared as necessary before cuts are started.
The retreat path should extend back and diago-
nally to the rear of the expected line of fall, as
illustrated in Figure 17.
WARNING:
If felling a tree on slop-
ing ground, the chain
saw operator should
keep on the uphill side of the terrain, as the tree
is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled.
CAUTION:
Fig.17
B
A
Do not cut down a tree
during high or changing
winds or if there is a danger to property. Consult
a tree professional.
Do not cut down a tree if there is a danger of
striking utility wires; notify the utility company
before making any cuts.
WARNING:
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR FELLING
TREES:
Normally felling consists of 2 main cutting operations,
notching (C) and making the felling cut (D).
Start making the upper notch cut (C) on the side of the tree
facing the felling direction (E). Be sure you don’t make the
lower cut too deep into the trunk.
The notch (C) should be deep enough to create a hinge (F)
of sufficient width and strength. The notch should be wide
enough to direct the fall of the tree for as long as possible.
Never saw completely through the trunk. Always leave a
hinge. The hinge guides the tree. If the trunk is completely
cut through, control over the felling direction is lost.
Insert a wedge or felling lever in the cut well before the tree
becomes unstable and starts to move. This will prevent the
guide bar from binding in the felling cut if you have mis-
judged the falling direction. Make sure no bystanders have
entered the range of the falling tree before you push it over.
FELLING CUT:
1. Use wooden or plastic wedges (G) to prevent binding
the bar or chain (H) in the cut. Wedges also control
felling (Figure 19).
2. When diameter of wood being cut is greater than the bar
length, make 2 cuts as shown (Figure 20).
Never walk in front of a
tree that has been
notched.
Make the felling cut (D) from the other side of
the tree and 1.5” - 2.0” (3-5cm) above the edge
of the notch (C) (Figure 18).
WARNING:
Fig.18
E
C
F
D
3
/4
1
/4
3-5cm
Before making the
final cut, always
recheck the area for
bystanders, animals or obstacles.
WARNING:
G
H
Fig.19
Fig.20
As the felling cut gets
close to the hinge, the
tree should begin to fall.
When tree begins to fall, remove saw from cut,
stop engine, put chain saw down, and leave
area along retreat path (Figure17).
WARNING:
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