Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up
to 6-7 inches (15-18cm) in diameter are usually cut in a
singie cut. Larger trees require notch cuts. Notch cuts
determine the direction the tree will fall.
WARNING: Aretreatpath(A)
should be planned
and chafed as necessary before cuts are
expected Mineof faHH,as iHHustratedin Fig. 8.
CAUTION" "f felling a tree on
" sloping ground, the
chain saw operator should keep on the
NOTE: Direction of faN[(B) is controlled by the notching
cut. Before any cuts are made, consider the
iocafion of iarger branches and naturai ban of the
tree to determine the way the tree wfli fall.
1
Never walk in front of[
notched.WARNING: atreethathasbeen!
Make the felling cut (D) from the other side of the tree
and 1.5 - 2.0 inches (3-5 cm) above the edge of the
notch (0) (Fig. 9).
1.5"°2.0"_ 3/4
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3-5 cm
D
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C
--F
Fig, 9
Never saw completely through the trunk. Always leave a
hinge. The hinge guides the tree. If the trunk is completely
cut through, control over the felling direction is lost.
Fig, 8
WARNING: Do not cut down a
tree during high or
changing winds or if there is a danger to
property. Consult a tree professional.Do not
company before making any cuts.
Normally felling consists of 2 main cutting operations,
notching (C) and making the felling cut (D).
Start making the upper notch cut (C) on the side of the
tree facing the felling direction (E). Be sure you don t
make the lower cut too deep into the trunk.
The notch (C) should be deep enough to create a hinge
(F) of sufficient width and strength. The notch should be
wide enough to direct the fall of the tree for as long as
possible.
insert a wedge or felling Neverin the cut wei[ before the
tree becomes unstable and starts to move. This will
prevent the guidebar from binding in the felling cut if you
have misjudged the falling direction. Make sure no
bystanders have entered the range of the falling tree
before you push it over.
1. Use wooden or plastic wedges (G) to prevent binding
the bar or chain (H) in the cuL Wedges also control
felling (Fig. 10).
2. When diameter of wood being cut is greater than the
bar length, make 2 cuts as shown (Fig. 11).
WARNING: Asthefe,,ingout
gets close to the
stop engine, put chain saw down, and
have area among retreat path (Fig. 8).
Fig, 10
11
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