MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
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N Plunge cut the felling cut
N Make the felling cut up to the 
hinge (4)
– Do not cut into the hinge
N Make the felling cut up to the 
stabilizing strap (5)
– Do not cut into the stabilizing strap
N Set the felling wedge (6)
Shout a second warning immediately 
before the tree falls.
N Cut through the stabilizing strap, 
horizontal level with the felling cut, 
with arms fully extended
Felling Cut with Holding Strap (Leaner)
A) Thin trunks
Implement this felling cut when the trunk 
diameter is smaller than the cutting 
length of the chainsaw.
N Plunge cut the guide bar into the 
trunk until it exits on the other side
N Make the felling cut (E) towards the 
hinge (1)
– Cut horizontally
– Do not cut into the hinge
N Make the felling cut towards the 
holding strap (2)
– Cut horizontally
– Do not cut into the holding strap.
Shout a second warning immediately 
before the tree falls.
N With outstretched arms, cut through 
the holding strap at a downward 
angle from outside.