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Operation

NOTE: Never cut through to the notch. Always leave a band of wood between the notch and

backcut (approximately 2” (5 cm) or 1/10 the diameter of the tree). This is called “hinge” or

“hingewood.” It controls the fall of the tree, and prevents slipping or twisting or shootback of the

tree off the stump.

• On large diameter trees, stop the backcut before it is deep enough for the tree to either fall or

settle back on the stump. Then insert soft wooden or plastic wedges into the cut so they do

not touch the chain. Drive wedges in, little by little, to help jack the tree over.

• As tree starts to fall, stop the chainsaw and put it down immediately. Retreat along the cleared

path, but watch the action in case something falls your way.

WARNING: Never cut through to the notch when making a

backcut. The hinge controls the fall of the tree. This is the

section of wood between the notch and backcut.

HINGE

2 in. (5 cm) OR 1/10 DIA

Back cut 2” (5cm)

Notch-

Approx.

1/3

Diameter

of trunk

Back cut

Hinge

2” (5 cm) or 1/10 diameter

Backcut 2” (5 cm)

Notch-

approx.

1/3 diameter

of trunk

Backcut

Yardworks 054-5745-0 User Manual

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