11.8.9
Felling a small diameter leaner
A leaner is felled with a felling cut and holding
strap. This felling cut must be performed if the
tree diameter is less than the guide bar’s length.
► Shout a warning.
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1.
2.
► Plunge the guide bar into the felling cut until it
is visible at the other side of the trunk,
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of holding strap.
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► Shout a warning.
► With arms outstretched, cut through the hold‐
ing strap from outside at a downward angle.
The tree falls.
11.8.10 Felling a large diameter leaner
A leaner is felled with a felling cut and holding
strap. This felling cut must be performed if the
tree diameter is greater than the guide bar’s
length.
► Shout a warning.
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3.
2.
1.
5.
6.
4.
► Apply the spiked bumper behind the holding
strap at the same height as the felling cut and
use it as a pivot.
► Hold the saw horizontally and swing it into the
felling cut as far as possible.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of holding strap.
► Move to the other side of the tree.
► Apply the spiked bumper behind the hinge at
the same height as the felling cut and use it as
a pivot.
► Hold the saw horizontally and swing it into the
felling cut as far as possible.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of holding strap.
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► Shout a warning.
► With arms outstretched, cut through the hold‐
ing strap from outside at a downward angle.
The tree falls.
12 After Finishing Work
12.1
After Finishing Work
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Allow chainsaw to cool down.
► If the saw is wet: Allow the saw to dry.
► Clean the saw.
► Clean the bar and chain.
► Loosen nuts on the chain sprocket cover.
► Turn the tensioning screw two full turns coun‐
terclockwise.
The chain is now slack.
► Tighten down nuts on the chain sprocket
cover.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers
the guide bar.
13 Transporting
13.1
Transporting the Chainsaw
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers
the guide bar.
English
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