Stihl MSA 300.0 Instruction Manual page 52

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► Shout a warning.
1.
2.
3.
► Apply the spiked bumper at the same height
as the felling cut and use it as a pivot.
► Hold the saw horizontally and swing it into the
felling cut as far as possible.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of stabilizing
strap.
► Move to the other side of the tree.
► Plunge the guide bar into the felling cut at the
same height.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of stabilizing
strap.
► Insert a felling wedge. The felling wedge must
match the tree diameter and the width of the
felling cut.
► Shout a warning.
► With outstretched arms, cut through the stabi‐
lizing strap horizontally from outside at the
same level as the felling cut.
The tree falls.
11.6.9 Felling a small diameter leaner
A leaner is felled with a felling cut and holding
strap. This felling cut must be performed if the
tree diameter is less than the guide bar's length.
► Shout a warning.
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4.
5.
► Plunge the guide bar into the felling cut until it
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of holding strap.
► Shout a warning.
► With arms outstretched, cut through the hold‐
6.
11.6.10
A leaner is felled with a felling cut and holding
strap. This felling cut must be performed if the
tree diameter is greater than the guide bar's
length.
► Shout a warning.
► Apply the spiked bumper behind the holding
► Hold the saw horizontally and swing it into the
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of holding strap.
► Move to the other side of the tree.
is visible at the other side of the trunk,
11.6.5.
ing strap from outside at a downward angle.
The tree falls.
Felling a large diameter leaner
1.
2. 3.
strap at the same height as the felling cut and
use it as a pivot.
felling cut as far as possible.
11 Operating the Saw
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2.
5.
6.
4.
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