MS 362 C-M
English
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D =Felling Cut 
Conventional and open-face technique:
N Begin 1 to 2 inches (2,5 to 5 cm) 
higher than center of felling notch.
N Cut horizontally towards the felling 
notch.
N Leave approx.1/10 of diameter 
uncut. This is the hinge.
N Do not cut through the hinge – you 
could lose control of the direction of 
the fall.
Drive wedges into the felling cut where 
necessary to control the fall.
WARNING
If the tip of the bar contacts a wedge, it 
may cause kickback. Wedges should be 
of wood or plastic – never steel, which 
can damage the chain.
E = Hinge
N Helps control the falling tree.
N Do not cut through the hinge – you 
could lose control of the direction of 
the fall.
Felling Cut for Small Diameter Trees: 
Simple Fan Cut
Engage the bumper spikes of the chain 
saw directly behind the location of the 
intended hinge and pivot the saw around 
this point only as far as the hinge. The 
bumper spike rolls against the trunk.