After Finishing Work - Stihl MS 194 T Instruction Manual

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A Felling notch
The felling notch determines the direction of fall.
B Hinge
The hinge controls the part of the tree being removed as
it drops to the ground. The width of the hinge is 1/10 of
the trunk diameter.
C Felling cut
The tree is felled with the felling cut.
11.6.2 Cutting the felling notch
The felling notch determines the direction in which the part
of the tree being removed falls. Country-specific standards
for making the felling notch must be observed.
► Position the saw so that the felling notch is at right angles
to the direction of fall.
► Make the horizontal cut.
► Make the angle cut at 45° to the horizontal cut.
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11.6.3 Making the felling cut
► Make horizontal felling cut, taking care not to cut through
the hinge.
► Shout a warning.
► Push the part of the tree being removed downward over
the hinge.
The part of the tree to be removed falls.

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12.1 After Finishing Work
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake.
► Allow chainsaw to cool down.
► If the saw is wet: Allow the saw to dry.
► Clean the saw.
► Clean the air filter.
► Clean the bar and chain.
► Loosen nut on the chain sprocket cover.
► Turn the tensioning screw two full turns counterclockwise.
The chain is now slack.
► Tighten down the nut on the chain sprocket cover.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers the guide bar.
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