Operating Instructions - MTD Yard Machines MTD1435a Manual Del Operador

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FELLING
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
single cut. Larger trees require notch cuts. Notch cuts
determine the direction the tree will fall.
WARNING:
and cleared as necessary before cuts are
started. The retreat path should extend back
and diagonally to the rear of the expected line
of fall, as illustrated in Fig. 14.
WARNING:
chain saw operator should keep on the uphill
side of the terrain, as the tree is likely to roll
or slide downhill after it is felled.
NOTE: Direction of fall (B) is controlled by the notching
cut. Before any cuts are made, consider the
location of larger branches and natural lean of
the tree to determine the way the tree will fall.
B
Fig. 14
WARNING:
changing winds or if there is a danger to prop-
erty. Consult a tree professional.Do not cut
down a tree if there is a danger of striking util-
ity wires; notify the utility 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.
WARNING:
notched.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

A retreat path (A)
should be planned
If felling a tree on
sloping ground, the
A
Do not cut down a
tree during high or
Never walk in front of
a tree that has been
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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 (C) (Fig. 15).
Never saw completely through the trunk. Always leave a
hinge. The hinge guides the tree. If the trunk is com-
pletely cut through, control over the felling direction is
lost.
WARNING:
recheck the area for bystanders, animals or
obstacles.
Insert a wedge or felling lever in the cut well before the
tree becomes unstable and starts to move. This will pre-
vent 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.
Felling Cut:
1. Use wooden or plastic wedges (G) to prevent bind-
ing the bar or chain (H) in the cut. Wedges also con-
trol felling (Fig. 16).
2. When diameter of wood being cut is greater than the
bar length, make 2 cuts as shown (Fig. 17).
WARNING:
the tree should begin to fall. When tree begins
to fall, remove saw from cut, stop engine, put
chain saw down, and leave area along retreat
path (Fig. 14).
G
12
Fig. 15
Before making the
final cut, always
As the felling cut gets
close to the hinge,
H
Fig. 16