Felling A Tree - Toro Power Plex 51138 Bedienungsanleitung

Pruning a Tree
WARNING
Cutting higher limbs from a tree off the ground
can put you in an unstable position that could
be unsafe for you while handling a chain saw,
resulting in possible serious personal injury
or death to you or bystanders.
When cutting limbs from a standing tree, use
the following practices:
• Do not climb on limbs or branches with a
chain saw.
• Do not overreach, and cut with both hands
on the chain saw.
• Ensure that all bystanders are away from
the area where branches may fall.
1. Grip the chain saw as shown in
2. While cutting small branches, apply light
pressure to the branch to be cut.
3. While cutting larger branches, make a shallow
undercut and then complete the cut from the
topside of the branch.
A. Cut from the underside of the limb about 15
cm (6 inches) from the trunk. Cut a third of
the way through the limb.
B. Cut 5.0 to 10.0 cm (2 to 4 inches) farther
out on the limb and from above. Cut the
limb until it falls.
C. Cut about a third of the diameter of the limb
stub from underneath as close to the trunk
as possible.
D. Cut the limb stub from above so that it
meets the previous cut as close to the trunk
as possible.

Felling a Tree

WARNING
Cutting standing trees requires expertise and
poses hazards.
• Before attempting to cut a big tree, practice
cutting a few branches, limbs, or small logs
to familiarize yourself with the chain saw.
• Do not use this chain saw to fell large trees
with a diameter larger than the length of
the guide bar.
The proper operator stance for felling a tree is shown
in Figure 13.
Figure 11.
1.
2.
1. Retreat path
2. 45 degree angle
3.
4.
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Figure 13
Determine the direction that the tree will fall.
Consider the wind direction, if there are heavier
limbs on 1 side of the tree, and the natural tilt
of the tree, if any.
Determine a clear, safe retreat path away from
the danger area; refer to
Figure 14
Grip the chain saw as shown in
Make the first cut a third of the way through the
tree diameter on the side where you want the
tree to fall (Figure 15).
Note:
Making this cut prevents the chain saw
from being pinched while making the next cut.
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Figure 14.
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3. Danger area
(Figure 11).