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C
C
The felling notch (C) determines the
direction of fall.
:
Make the horizontal cut – check the
direction of fall with the gunning
sight.
:
Make angle cut at about 45°.
:
Check the felling notch and correct it
if necessary.
Important:
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Felling notch at a right angle to the
planned direction of fall.
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As close to ground as possible.
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Cut to a depth of about
the trunk diameter.
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Sapwood cuts
Sapwood cuts in long-fibered softwood
help prevent sapwood splintering when
the tree falls. Make cuts at both sides of
the trunk at same height as bottom of
felling notch to a depth of about
trunk diameter. On large diameter trees,
cut to no more than width of guide bar.
Do not make sapwood cuts if wood is
diseased.
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3
Felling
Shout a warning before starting the
felling cut.
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Make the felling cut (D) slightly
higher than bottom of felling notch.
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of
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Cut horizontally.
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Leave approx.
uncut between felling cut and felling
notch. This is the hinge.
D
D
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of tree diameter
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