B) Large diameter trees
1.
2.
3.
5.
6.
4.
Perform this felling cut when the tree
diameter is greater than the length of the
guide bar.
Engage the spiked bumper behind
N
the holding strap and use it as a
pivot – avoid repositioning the saw
more than necessary.
The guide bar nose enters the
N
wood (1) before it reaches the hinge
– hold the saw horizontally and
swing it as far as possible.
Do not cut into the holding strap or
–
hinge.
Enlarge felling cut as far as
N
hinge (2).
Do not cut into the hinge.
–
Enlarge felling cut as far as holding
N
strap (3).
Do not cut into the holding strap.
–
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Continue the felling cut on the other side
of the trunk.
Make sure the second cut is at the same
height as the first cut.
Engage the spiked bumper behind
N
the hinge and use it as a pivot –
avoid repositioning the saw more
than necessary.
The guide bar nose enters the
N
wood (4) before it reaches the
holding strap – hold the saw
horizontally and swing it as far as
possible.
Enlarge felling cut as far as
N
hinge (5).
Do not cut into the hinge.
–
Enlarge felling cut as far as holding
N
strap (6).
Do not cut into the holding strap.
–
Shout a second warning immediately
before the tree falls.
With outstretched arms, cut through
N
the holding strap at a downward
angle from outside.
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