After Finishing Work - Stihl MSA 220.0 T Instruction Manual

14 After Finishing Work

13.4 Limbing
► With the chain running a full speed, pivot the
guide bar downward against the limb.
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1
3
► Make a relieving cut (1) in the compression
side (A) first, then perform a bucking (2) cut at
the tension side (B) from above, directly above
the first cut.
► Make the last cut (3) close to the trunk without
damaging the bark.
13.5 Felling
13.5.1 Basic information on felling cut
B
C
A
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.
13.5.2 Cutting a felling notch
The felling notch determines the direction that
the part of the tree being removed will fall. Coun‐
try-specific standards for making the felling notch
must be observed.
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B
A
A B C
1
► Position the saw so that the felling notch is at
right angles to the direction of fall.
► Control the felling direction with the felling
notch (1).
► Make the horizontal cut.
► Make the angled cut at 45° to the horizontal
cut.
13.5.3 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 down‐
ward over the hinge.
The part of the tree to be removed falls.
14 After Finishing Work
14.1 When Work is Finished
► Switch off chainsaw, engage the chain brake
and remove the battery.
► If the chainsaw is wet: Allow the chainsaw to
dry.
► If the battery is wet: Leave the battery to dry.
► Clean the chainsaw.
► Clean the guide bar and saw chain.
► Loosen the nut on the chain sprocket cover.
► Back off the tensioning screw 2 turns counter‐
clockwise.
The saw chain is now slack.
► Tighten the nut.
► Push the chain scabbard over the guide bar
until it engages, so that it completely covers
the guide bar.
► Clean the battery.
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