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HINGE
2" (5 cm) OR 1/10 DIA
NOTCH -
APPROX. 1/3
DIA
M ETER OF
TRUNK
BACK CUT
2" (5 cm)
HINGE
BACK CUT
Fig. 13
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Operation
!
WARNING: Never cut through to the notch when making a back cut.
The hinge controls the fall of the tree. This is the section of wood
between the notch and backcut.