Stihl MS 462 Instruction Manual page 34

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► 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 stabilizing strap
horizontally from outside at the same level as the felling
cut.
The tree falls.
11.9.9 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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► Plunge the guide bar into the felling cut until it is visible at
the other side of the trunk, @ 11.9.5.
6.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of holding strap.
► Shout a warning.
► With arms outstretched, cut through the holding strap from
outside at a downward angle.
The tree falls.
11.9.10 Felling a large diameter leaner
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.
11 Operating the Saw
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