MSE 170 C, MSE 190 C, MSE 210 C, MSE 230 C
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Felling notch
Preparing the felling notch
The felling notch (C) determines the 
direction of fall.
Important:
– Make a felling notch at right angle to 
direction of fall
– Saw as close to the ground as 
possible
– Cut to a depth of approx. 1/5 to 1/3 
of the diameter of the trunk
Specify the direction of fall – without the 
gunning sight on the shroud and fan 
housing
If the chain saw is designed without the 
gunning sight on the shroud and fan 
housing, the direction of fall can be 
determined or controlled using a meter 
stick:
N Snap the meter stick in the middle 
and create an isosceles triangle
N Position both ends of the meter stick 
in the front trunk area (1/5 to max. 
1/3 of the trunk diameter) – align the 
tip of the meter stick in the defined 
direction of fall
N Mark the trunk at both ends of the 
meter stick to limit the felling notch
Making a felling notch
When making a felling notch, align the 
machine so that the notch lies at a right 
angle to the direction of fall.
During the procedure various 
sequences are permitted for making a 
felling notch with a bottom (horizontal) 
cut and top (angled) cut – comply with 
national legislation regarding felling 
technique.
N Make the bottom cut (horizontal cut) 
– until the guide bar reaches both 
markings
N Make the top (angled) cut 
approx. 45°
-
 60° to the bottom cut
Checking the direction of fall
The bottom cut and top cut must meet in 
a continuous straight sink chord.
N Position the meter stick at the pivot 
point of the sink chord – the tip of the 
meter stick must point in the 
direction of the specified direction of 
fall – where necessary, correct the 
direction of fall by cutting the felling 
notch accordingly