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Instructions concerning the proper
techniques for basic felling, limbing, and
cross-cutting
FELLING A TREE (See Fig.24)
Fig.24
WARNING:
Maintain a rm grip, with
thumbs and ngers encircling the chainsaw
handles, with both hands on the saw and
position your body and arm to allow you
to resist kickback forces. Kickback forces
can be controlled by the operator, if proper
precautions are taken. Do not let go of the
chainsaw. (See Fig.25)
Fig.25
WARNING:
Kickback may occur when
the nose or tip of the guide bar touches
an object, or when the wood closes in and
pinches the saw chain in the cut. (See
Fig.26)
Fig.26
WARNING:
An escape path should be
planned and cleared as necessary before
cuts are started. The escape path should
extend back and diagonally to the rear of
the expected line of fall. (See Fig.27)
Fig.27
1. Make the felling back cut at least 5 cm. / 2
in. higher than the horizontal notching cut.
Keep the felling back cut parallel to the
horizontal notching cut. Make the felling
back cut so enough wood is left to act as a
hinge. The hinge wood keeps the tree from
twisting and falling in the wrong direction.
(See Fig.28)
1
3
2
5 cm / 2 in
5 cm / 2 in
Fig.28
WARNING:
Do not cut through the hinge.
(See Fig.29)
Fig.29
2. As the felling gets close to the hinge,
the tree should begin to fall. If there is
any chance that the tree may not fall in
desired direction or it may rock back and
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