Stihl MSA 220 C-BQ 14'' (12512000086) [68/592] Basic information on felling cut

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11 Operating the Saw

► If the limb is under tension: Make the relieving cut (1) at

the compression side and then perform bucking cut (2)

from the tension side.

11.4 Felling

11.4.1 Determining direction of fall and escape path

► Determine direction of fall so that the area in which the

tree falls is clear.

► Observe the following points when planning escape path

(B):

– Escape path (B) at an angle of 45° to direction of fall (A).

– No obstacles on the escape path (B).

– The top of the tree can be observed.

– If the escape path (B) is on a slope, it must be parallel

to the slope.

11.4.2 Preparing work area at base of tree

► Remove obstacles from work area at tree base.

► Remove growth from tree base.

► If the tree has large, healthy buttress roots: Make vertical

cut first and then a horizontal cut, and remove the

resulting piece.

11.4.3 Basic information on felling cut

C Felling notch

The felling notch determines the direction of fall.

D Hinge

The hinge helps control the falling tree. The width of the

hinge is 1/10 of the trunk diameter.

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