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ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW

Felling Cut

1. Make felling cut five centimeters (two

inches) higher than lower notch cut

and on opposite side of tree (see Fig-

ure 12, page 11). Keep felling cut par-

allel to lower notch cut.

2. Cut towards notch.

WARNINGICON G 001

WARNING: Do not cut all the

way through tree. Leave about five

centimeters (two inches) of tree

diameter uncut directly behind fell-

ing notch (see Figure 12). This

uncut portion acts as a hinge. The

hinge helps keep tree from twist-

ing and falling in wrong direction.

3. As felling cut nears hinge, tree should

begin to fall.

Note:

If needed, drive

wedges into felling cut to control direc-

tion of fall. If tree settles back and pinches

chain, drive wedges into felling cut to

remove saw. Only use wedges made of

wood, plastic, or aluminum. Never use

wedge made of steel. This could cause

kickback and damage to chain.

4. When tree begins to fall, quickly

• remove saw from felling cut

• release trigger to turn saw off

• put saw down

• exit area using retreat path

WARNINGICON G 001

WARNING: Be alert for falling

overhead limbs. Watch your foot-

ing while exiting area.

Hinge

3rd Cut -

Felling Cut

2nd Cut -

Upper

Notch

Cut

1st Cut -

Lower

Notch

Cut

Direction of

Fall

5 cm

(2 inches)

5 cm

(2 in.)

Figure 12 - Felling A Tree

FELLING A TREE (Cutting

Down a Tree)

WARNINGICON G 001

WARNING:

• Avoid kickback. Kickback can

result in severe injury or death.

See

Kickback

, page 3 to avoid

risk of kickback.

• Do not fell a tree without ample

skill or expert help.

• Keep children, animals, and

bystanders away from area

when felling a tree.

• If two or more persons per-

form bucking and felling op-

erations at the same time, pro-

vide ample distance between

operations. Provide distance

of at least twice the height of

tree being felled.

WARNINGICON G 001

WARNING: When felling a tree,

be aware of your surroundings.

Do not endanger any person, strike

utility lines, or cause property

damage. If tree strikes utility lines,

contact utility company at once.

WARNINGICON G 001

CAUTION: Seek professional

help if facing conditions beyond

your ability.

Felling is the process of cutting down a tree.

Make sure your footing is ﬁrm. Keep feet

apart. Divide your weight evenly on both

feet. Follow directions below to fell a tree.

Direction of Fall

Retreat

Path

45°

Retreat

Path

Tree

Figure 11 - Retreat Path From Tree

Felling Procedure

Felling Notch

A properly placed felling notch will deter-

mine direction tree will fall. Place felling

notch on side of tree in direction you want

tree to fall (see Figure 12, page 11). Follow

directions below to create a felling notch.

1. Make lower notch cut as close to ground

as possible. Hold saw so guide bar is

horizontal. Cut 1/3 the diameter of tree

trunk (see Figure 12, page 11).

Note:

Always make this horizontal lower

notch cut ﬁrst. If you make this cut sec-

ond, tree can pinch chain or guide bar.

2. Start upper notch cut the same distance

above ﬁrst cut as ﬁrst cut is deep.

Example:

If lower notch cut is 20 centi-

meters deep (eight inches), start upper

notch cut 20 centimeters (eight inches)

above it. Cut downward at 45° angle.

The upper notch cut should meet end of

lower notch cut (see Figure 12, page 11).

3. Remove tree trunk wedge created by

notching cuts.

OPERATING CHAIN

SAW

Continued

Before Felling a Tree

1. Before felling, inspect tree. Make sure

there are no dead limbs or branches that

may fall on you. Study natural lean of

tree, location of larger branches, and

wind direction. This will help you judge

which way tree will fall.

2. Clear work area around tree.

3. Plan and clear a retreat path before fell-

ing. Make retreat path opposite to

planned direction of fall of tree and at

45° angle (see Figure 11).

4. Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails,

staples, and wire from tree where you

will make felling cuts.

5. Stay on uphill side when felling tree. Tree

could roll or slide downhill after falling.

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