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1. Decide the felling direction considering the
wind, Iean of the tree, location of heavy
branches, ease of job after felling, and
other factors .
2. While clearing the area around the tree,
arrange a good foothold and retreat path.
3. Make a notch cut one-third of the way into
the tree on the felling side.
4. Make a felling cut from the opposite side
of the notch and at a level slightly higher
than the bottom of the notch.
■ LOGGING AND LIMBING
[CAUTION!]
1. Always ensure your foothold as well as
stability of the tree.
2. Be alert to the rolling over of a cut log.
3. Read the instructions in “For Safe
Operation” to avoid kickback of the
saw.
Before starting work, check the direction of
bending force inside the log to be cut.
Always finish cutting from the opposite side
of bending direction to prevent the guide bar
from being caught in the cutaway.
• Cutting an unpillowed log
Saw down halfway, then roll the log over and
cut from the opposite side.
• Cutting a pillowed log
In the area A in the picture right above, saw
up from the bottom one-third and finish by
sawing down from the top. In the area B,
saw down from the top one-third and finish
by sawing up from the bottom.
• Limbing a felled tree
[CAUTION!]
Be alert to the spring back of a cut limb.
First check which way the limb is bent. Then
make a shallow cut into the compressed side
to prevent the limb from being torn. Cut
through from the tensed side.
• Pruning
[CAUTION!]
1. Do not use an unstable foothold or a
stepladder.
2. Do not overreach.
3. Do not cut above shoulder height.
4. Always use both hands to grip the saw.
Cut up from the bottom, finish down from the
top.
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