Stihl MSA 160.0 C Instruction Manual page 53

13 Operating the Saw
► With outstretched arms, cut through the stabi‐
lizing strap horizontally from outside at the
same level as the felling cut.
The tree falls.
13.4.8 Felling normal, large diameter tree
A normal tree is felled with a felling cut and stabi‐
lizing strap. This felling cut must be performed if
the tree diameter is greater than the guide bar's
length.
► 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.
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13.4.9
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.
► Plunge the guide bar into the felling cut until it
4.
5.
► 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‐
13.4.10
A leaner is felled with a felling cut and holding
6. 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
Felling a small diameter leaner
is visible at the other side of the trunk,
13.4.5.
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.
English
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2.
5. 6.
4.
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