Stihl MS 290 Instruction Manual page 19

B) Thick trunks
1.
2. 3.
5. 6.
4.
Perform this felling cut when the tree
diameter is greater than the cutting
length of the chainsaw.
Engage the spiked bumper behind
N
the holding strap and use it as a
pivot – avoid repositioning the
chainsaw more than necessary.
The guide bar nose enters the
N
wood (1) before it reaches the hinge
– hold the chainsaw horizontally and
swing it as far as possible.
Do not cut into the holding strap or
–
hinge.
Make the felling cut up to the
N
hinge (2)
Do not cut into the hinge
–
Make the felling cut up to the
N
holding strap (3)
Do not cut into the holding strap.
–
MS 290, MS 310, MS 390
The felling cut must be continued on the
opposite side of the trunk.
Ensure that the second cut is at the
same level as the first cut.
Engage the spiked bumper behind
N
the hinge and use this as the
rotation point – reposition the
chainsaw as little as possible
Tip of the guide bar must penetrate
N
the wood before the holding strap
(4) – guide the chainsaw absolutely
horizontally and swivel as widely as
possible
Make the felling cut up to the
N
hinge (5)
Do not cut into the hinge
–
Make the felling cut up to the
N
holding strap (6)
Do not cut into the holding strap.
–
Shout a second warning immediately
before the tree falls.
With outstretched arms, cut through
N
the holding strap at a downward
angle from outside.
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