Stihl MS 362 C-Q Instruction Manual page 14

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2. When repositioning the saw for the
next cut, keep the guide bar fully
engaged in the kerf to keep the
felling cut straight – apply the spiked
bumper again, and so on.
3. Insert a wedge (3) in the cut.
4. Last cut: Apply the spiked bumper
as for the simple fan cut – do not cut
through the hinge.
Special cutting techniques
Plunge cuts and heartwood cuts require
special training and experience.
Plunge cutting
For felling leaners
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For relieving cuts during bucking
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For DIY projects
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Use a low kickback chain and
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exercise particular caution
1. Begin cut by applying the lower
portion of the guide bar nose – do
not use upper portion because of –
risk of kickback. Cut until depth of
kerf is twice the width of the guide
bar.
2. Swing saw slowly into plunge-
cutting position – take care because
of the risk of kickback or pushback.
3. Make the plunge cut very carefully.
Danger of pushback.
Heartwood cut
If tree diameter is more than twice
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the length of the guide bar.
If a large portion of heartwood
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remains uncut on large diameter
trees.
On trees that are difficult to fell (oak,
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beech), to prevent heartwood
splintering and maintain planned
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direction of fall.
On soft deciduous trees to relieve
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tension in lying log and prevent
slivers in the center of the hinge
being torn out of the log.
Make the plunge cut in the center of
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the felling notch – there is a danger
of pushback at this point – then
swing the bar in the direction of the
arrow.
Limbing
Do not attempt limbing unless you have
been trained in the necessary
techniques. To reduce the risk of
accidents and injury, do not attempt
felling or limbing if you are not an
experienced chain saw user.
Use a low kickback chain.
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Work with the saw supported
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wherever possible.
Do not stand on the log while
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limbing it.
Do not cut with the bar nose.
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Watch for limbs which are under
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tension.
Never cut several limbs at once.
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MS 362 C-Q