Stihl MSA 220.0 TC Gebrauchsanleitung Seite 48

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► Make a relieving cut (1) in the compression
side (A) first, then perform a bucking (2) cut at
the tension side (B) from above, directly above
the first cut.
► Make the last cut (3) close to the trunk without
damaging the bark.
13.5 Felling
13.5.1 Basic information on felling cut
B
C
A
A Felling notch
The felling notch determines the direction of
fall.
B Hinge
The hinge controls the part of the tree being
removed as it drops to the ground. The width
of the hinge is 1/10 of the trunk diameter.
C Felling cut
The tree is felled with the felling cut.
13.5.2 Cutting a felling notch
The felling notch determines the direction that
the part of the tree being removed will fall. Coun‐
try-specific standards for making the felling notch
must be observed.
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B
A
A B C
90°
► Position the saw so that the felling notch is at
right angles to the direction of fall.
► Control the felling direction with the felling
notch (1).
► Make the horizontal cut.
► Make the angled cut at 45° to the horizontal
cut.
13.5.3 Making the felling cut
► Make horizontal felling cut, taking care not to
cut through the hinge.
► Shout a warning.
► Push the part of the tree being removed down‐
ward over the hinge.
The part of the tree to be removed falls.
14 After Finishing Work
14.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch off chainsaw, engage the chain brake
and remove the battery.
► If the chainsaw is wet: Allow the chainsaw to
dry.
► If the battery is moist or wet: Allow the battery
to dry, 21.6.
► Clean the chainsaw.
► Clean the guide bar and saw chain.
► Loosen the nut on the chain sprocket cover.
► Back off the tensioning screw 2 turns counter‐
clockwise.
The saw chain is now slack.
► Tighten the nut.
► Push the chain scabbard over the guide bar
until it engages, so that it completely covers
the guide bar.
► Clean the battery.
15 Transporting
15.1 Transporting the Chainsaw
► Switch off chainsaw, engage the chain brake
and remove the battery.
► Push the chain scabbard over the guide bar
until it engages, so that it completely covers
the guide bar.
14 After Finishing Work
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