Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual page 18

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1. 2.
Plunge cut the guide bar into the
N
trunk until it exits on the other side
Make the backcut (E) towards the
N
hinge (1)
Exactly horizontal
–
Do not cut into the hinge
–
Make the backcut towards the
N
holding wood (2)
Exactly horizontal
–
Do not cut into the holding wood
–
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Immediately before felling the tree, give
out a second warning cry of "timber!".
Cut through the holding wood at an
N
angle from above with arms fully
extended
B) Thick trunks
1.
2. 3.
5. 6.
4.
Implement this backcut when the trunk
diameter is greater than the cutting
length of the machine.
Engage the bumper spike behind
N
the holding wood and use this as the
rotation point – reposition the chain
saw as little as possible
Tip of the guide bar must penetrate
N
the wood before the hinge (1) –
guide the chain saw absolutely
horizontally and swivel as widely as
possible
Do not cut into the holding wood and
–
hinge
Make the backcut up to the
N
hinge (2)
Do not cut into the hinge
–
Make the backcut up to the holding
N
wood (3)
Do not cut into the holding wood
–
MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C