Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual page 33

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► If the wood is sound and long-fibered: Observe
the following points when making sapwood cuts:
– The cuts must be the same at both sides.
– The cuts must be at same height as bottom of
felling notch.
– The width of the cuts is 1/10 of the trunk
diameter.
The trunk does not splinter when the tree falls.
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► Begin cut with the lower portion of the guide bar nose –
with chain running at full speed.
► Cut until depth of kerf is twice the width of the guide bar.
► Swing the saw into plunge-cutting position.
► Perform the plunge cut
11.4.6 Selecting the Appropriate Felling Cut
The choice of appropriate felling cut depends on the following
conditions:
– The natural inclination of the tree
– The tree‟s branch formation
– Damage to the tree
– The tree‟s state of health
– If there is snow on the tree: the snow load
– The direction of slope
– Wind direction and speed– Nearby trees, if any
There are different features of these conditions. Only two
features are described in this Instruction Manual.
11 Operating the Saw
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