MSE 170 C, MSE 190 C, MSE 210 C, MSE 230 C
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N Set the felling wedge (3)
Immediately before felling the tree, give 
out a second warning cry of "timber!".
N Cut through the safety strip, 
horizontal level with the backcut, 
with arms fully extended
B) Thick trunks
Implement this backcut when the trunk 
diameter is greater than the cutting 
length of the machine.
Give a warning cry of "timber!" before 
making the backcut.
N Engage the bumper spike at the 
height of the backcut and use this as 
the rotation point – reposition the 
machine as little as possible
N Tip of the guide bar must penetrate 
the wood before the hinge (1) – 
guide machine absolutely 
horizontally and swivel as widely as 
possible
N Make the backcut up to the 
hinge (2)
– Do not cut into the hinge
N Make the backcut up to the safety 
strip (3)
– Do not cut into the safety strip
The backcut must be continued on the 
opposite side of the trunk.
Ensure that the second cut is at the 
same level as the first cut.
N Plunge cut the backcut
N Make the backcut up to the 
hinge (4)
– Do not cut into the hinge
N Make the backcut up to the safety 
strip (5)
– Do not cut into the safety strip
N Set the felling wedge (6)
Immediately before felling the tree, give 
out a second warning cry of "timber!".
N Cut through the safety strip, 
horizontal level with the backcut, 
with arms fully extended
Backcut with holding wood (leaner tree)
A) Thin trunks
Implement this backcut when the trunk 
diameter is smaller than the cutting 
length of the machine.