Stihl MS 261 C-M Instruction Manual page 18

English
Plunge cut the felling cut
N
Make the felling cut up to the
N
hinge (4)
Do not cut into the hinge
–
Make the felling cut up to the
N
stabilizing strap (5)
Do not cut into the stabilizing strap
–
Set the felling wedge (6)
N
Shout a second warning immediately
before the tree falls.
Cut through the stabilizing strap,
N
horizontal level with the felling cut,
with arms fully extended
Felling Cut with Holding Strap (Leaner)
A) Thin trunks
Implement this felling cut when the trunk
diameter is smaller than the cutting
length of the chainsaw.
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6.
Plunge cut the guide bar into the
N
trunk until it exits on the other side
Make the felling cut (E) towards the
N
hinge (1)
Cut horizontally
–
Do not cut into the hinge
–
Make the felling cut towards the
N
holding strap (2)
Cut horizontally
–
Do not cut into the holding strap.
–
1. 2.
Shout a second warning immediately
before the tree falls.
N
With outstretched arms, cut through
the holding strap at a downward
angle from outside.
MS 261 C-M