CUTTING THE FELLING NOTCH
The felling notch determines the direction in which the tree falls. Country-specific standards for making
the felling notch must be observed.
1.
Position the saw so that the felling notch is in right angles to the direction of fall and the saw is close
to the ground.
2.
Make the horizontal cut.
3.
Make the angle cut at 45° to the horizontal cut.
4.
If the wood is sound and long-fibered: Observe the following points when making sapwood cuts:
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The cuts must be the same at both sides.
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The cuts must be at same height as bottom of felling notch.
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The width of the cuts is 1/10 of the trunk diameter.
The trunk does not splinter when the tree falls.
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