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OPERATION
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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.
Limbing
Don’t cut above chest height.
Limbing a fallen tree is much the
same as bucking. Never stand on
the tree that you are limbing. When
limbing, caution is the word. Be
careful of the tip touching other
limbs. Always use both hands.
Don’t cut with the saw overhead or
aligned vertically with your body. If
the saw should kick back, you may
not have enough control to prevent
possible injury.
Know how the limb is stressed.
If you have thick branches, work from the outside to the inside to avoid
your bar and chain getting stuck. Even when limbing, use of the spiked
bumper makes it easy to control the saw and lessens kickback.
