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Figure 16
1. Determine the direction that the tree will fall.
T ake the following variables into consideration:
• Wind direction
• Heavier limbs on 1 side of the tree
• Natural tilt of the tree (if any)
2. Determine a clear , safe retreat path away from
the danger area; refer to Figure 17 .
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Figure 17
1. Retreat path (at a 45°
angle opposite from the
planned direction of fall)
3. Danger area
2. Planned direction of fall
3. Grip the chain saw as shown in ( Figure 13 ).
4. Make the rst cut a third of the way through the
tree diameter on the side where you want the
tree to fall ( Figure 18 ).
Note: Making this cut prevents the chain saw
from being pinched while making the next cut.
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Figure 18
1. First cut 3. Hinge
2. Second cut
4. Back cut
5. Make a second cut to form a notch, starting the
cut at least 5 cm (2 inches) above and away
from the rst cut ( Figure 18 ).
Important: Ensure that the rst cut and the
second cut meet at the same point, forming
a clean notch.
6. Make the back cut from the opposite side of the
notch and about 5 cm (2 inches) higher than the
bottom of the notch as shown in Figure 18 .
Important: Stop the third cut 2.5 to 5.0 cm
(1 to 2 inches) from the notch to form a hinge
between the cuts ( Figure 18 ), which keeps
the tree from falling in the wrong direction
or twisting as it falls.
Note: As the back cut nears the hinge ( Figure
18 ), the tree should begin to fall.
7. When the tree begins to fall, remove the chain
saw , shut it of f, put it down, and retreat along the
path you determined in step 2 .
Important: If the tree begins to fall in an
undesired direction, immediately stop the
cut, shut off the chain saw , put the chain saw
down, and use a non-metallic wedge to open
the back cut and push the tree in the desired
direction.
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