MS 251 C-Q
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Felling Cut with Holding Strap (Leaner)
A) Small diameter trees
Perform this felling cut when the tree
diameter is smaller than the length of the
guide bar.
N Plunge the guide bar into the trunk
until it emerges at the other side.
N Enlarge the felling cut (E) in
direction of hinge (1).
– Cut horizontally.
– Do not cut into the hinge.
N Enlarge the felling cut in direction of
holding strap (2).
– Cut horizontally.
– Do not cut into the holding strap.
Shout a second warning immediately
before the tree falls.
N Cut through the holding strap at a
downward angle from outside with
outstretched arms.
B) Large diameter trees
Perform this felling cut when the tree
diameter is greater than the length of the
guide bar.
N Engage the spiked bumper behind
the holding strap and use it as a
pivot – avoid repositioning the saw
more than necessary.
N The guide bar nose enters the
wood (1) before it reaches the hinge
– hold the saw horizontally and
swing it as far as possible.
– Do not cut into the holding strap or
hinge.
N Enlarge felling cut as far as
hinge (2).
– Do not cut into the hinge.
N Enlarge felling cut as far as holding
strap (3).
– Do not cut into the holding strap.