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itself on another tree. Note the natural
felling direction, which is dependent
on the slope and curvature character-
istic of the tree, wind direction and the
number of branches.
• In the case of sloping ground, stand
above the tree to be felled.
• Small trees, with a diameter of 15-18
cm, can usually be sawn off with one
cut.
• In case of trees with a larger diameter,
a notched cut and a back cut must be
implemented (see diagram
Do not fell any trees when a
strong or changing wind is blow-
ing, if the danger of property
damage exists or if the tree could
fall on electric wires.
Immediately after termination of
the sawing procedure, remove the
ear protection so that you can hear
hooter and alarm signals.
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1. Removal of branches:
Remove hanging branches by
positioning the cut from above the
branch. With removal of branches,
never work higher than shoulder
level.
2. Escape area:
P
Remove the undergrowth around
the tree to ensure an easy
escape. The escape area (1)
should be around 45° either side
behind the planned felling direc-
tion (2).
3. Cutting notch (A):
Q
Make a felling notch in the direc-
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tion in which you wish the tree to
fall. Start with an upper sawing
cut. Now make a sawcut below,
which runs horizontally and
encounters the upper sawcut ex-
actly.
The depth of cut of the notch
should be approx. ¼ of the trunk
diameter and the cutting angle at
least 45°.
Never step in front of a tree
which is notched.
4. Felling back cut (B):
Make the back cut from the other
side of the log, where you stand
to the left of the log and saw with
the chainsaw pulling. The back
cut must run horizontally about
3-5 cm above the horizontal
notched cut.
The back cut should be so deep
that the separation distance
between the back cut and the
notch cutting line is at least 1/10
of the trunk diameter. The part
of the log not sawed through is
designated as a break dimen-
sion.
Insert a felling wedge or a crow-
bar into the back cut, as soon
as the depth of cut permits this,
in order to prevent a jamming of
the chain bar.
5. If the trunk diameter is larger
than the length of the chain bar,
make two cuts.
For safety reasons, we advise
inexperienced users not to fell
any logs with a rail length which