Stihl MS 362 C-Q Instruction Manual page 13

E
E
The hinge (E) helps control the falling
tree.
Do not cut through the hinge – you
–
could lose control of the direction of
fall – this could result in an accident.
Leave a broader hinge on rotten
–
trees.
Shout a second warning immediately
before the tree falls.
MS 362 C-Q
Small diameter trees: Simple fan cut
Apply the spiked bumper behind the
N
hinge – pivot the saw around this
point - only as far as the hinge. The
spiked bumper rolls against the
trunk.
Large diameter trees: Sectioning
method
1
If the diameter of the tree is greater than
the length of the guide bar, use the
sectioning method.
1. First cut
Nose of guide bar should enter
wood just behind the hinge – hold
the saw horizontally and swing it as
far as possible, using the bumper
spike as a pivot – avoid
repositioning the saw more than
necessary.
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