Stihl MS 362 C-Q Instruction Manual page 12

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C
C
The felling notch (C) determines the
direction of fall.
STIHL recommends the following
method:
Make the horizontal cut – check the
N
direction of fall with the gunning
sight.
Make angle cut at about 45°.
N
Check the felling notch and correct it
N
if necessary.
Important:
Felling notch at a right angle to the
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planned direction of fall.
As close to the ground as possible.
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Cut to a depth of about 1/5 to 1/3 of
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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 1/10 of
trunk diameter. On large diameter trees,
cut to no more than width of guide bar.
Do not make sapwood cuts if wood is
diseased.
Felling
D
Shout a warning before starting the
felling cut.
Make the felling cut (D) slightly
N
higher than bottom of the felling
notch.
Cut horizontally.
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Leave approx. 1/10 of the tree
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diameter uncut between the felling
cut and the felling notch. This is the
hinge.
Drive wedges into the felling cut in good
time. Use only wooden, aluminum or
plastic wedges. Never steel, which can
damage the chain and cause kickback.
D
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