CAUTION
The level notching cut helps prevent pinching of the
saw chain or the guide bar when you make the second
notch.
2.
Make the felling cut (28) no less than 2 in. (50 mm) or
higher than the level notching cut. Make sure that this
cut:
a) Is parallel to the level notching cut.
b) Keeps sufficient wood 2 in. (50 mm) or 1/10 the
diameter of the tree to become a hinge (29) which
prevents the tree from twisting and felling in the
wrong direction.
When the felling cut (28) gets near the hinge (29), the tree
falls. Stop the felling cut if the tree:
•
Does not fall in the correct direction or
•
Moves backwards, causing the cutting bar and chain
to become stuck in the cut.
3.
Use felling wedge to open the cut and let the tree fall
in the correct direction.
4.
When the tree starts to fall:
a) Remove the chainsaw from the cut.
b) Stop the machine.
c) Put the machine down.
d) Move away from the tree via the escape path (25).
Always keep watching the tree to see the direction of
fall. Be careful with overhead branches and your
footing.
9.7
LIMB A TREE
30
31
Limbing is the removal of the branches from a fallen tree.
1. Keep the larger lower branches to hold the log off the
ground (31).
2. Remove the small limbs (30) in one cut.
3. Limb the branches with tension from the bottom to top.
4. Keep the larger lower branches as a support until the log
is limbed.
9.8
BUCK A LOG
To buck is to cut a log into lengths.
CAUTION
Do not let the chainsaw touch the ground.
It is important to make sure your footing is secure and your
weight is evenly distributed. If possible, lift the log and hold
it with branches, logs or chock. Obey the instructions below:
33
32
When the log is held along the full length (32), cut it from the
top (33).
34
36
35
When the log is held on one end (34):
1. Cut the first time 1/3 of the diameter from the bottom
(35).
2. Cut the second time from the top (36) to complete the
bucking.
36
37
35
When the log is held on two ends (37):
1. Cut the first time 1/3 of the diameter from the top (36).
2. Cut the second time lower 2/3 from the bottom to
complete the bucking (35).
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