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DCS-5000

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OPERATION

Before cutting, clear the area around

the tree. You will need good footing

while working and you should be able

to work the saw without hitting any

obstacles. Next, select a path of retreat.

When the tree begins to fall you should

retreat away from the direction of fall

at a 45-degree angle and at least 3 m

(10 ft.) from the trunk to avoid the trunk

kicking back over the stump.

Direction

of fall

3 m (10 feet)

Retreat

Not this way

45°

To fell big trees with a diameter

exceeding twice the bar length, start the

notching cuts from one side and draw

the saw through to the other side of the

notch. Start the back cut on one side

of the tree, pivoting the saw through

to form the desired hinge on that side.

Then remove the saw for the second

cut. Insert the saw in the rst cut, very

carefully so as not to cause kickback.

The nal cut is made by drawing the

saw forward in the cut to reach the

hinge.

Begin the cut on the side to which

the tree is to fall. Cut a notch about

1/3 of the way into the tree. The

position of this notch is important

since the tree will try to fall “into”

the notch. The felling cut is made

on the side opposite the notch and

at a level about 5 cm (2 in.) above

the bottom of the notch. Do not try

to cut through to the notch with the

felling cut.

The remaining wood between the

notch cut and felling cut about 5 cm

(2 in.) will act as a hinge when the

tree falls, guiding it in the desired

direction. When the tree starts to

fall, kill the motor, place the saw on the ground and make your retreat quickly.

Direction of fall

First cut

Hinge

Felling cut

5 cm (2 in.)

One-third tree diameter

Second cut

Notch

Brand	Echo
Model	DCS-5000
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English

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