Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual page 34

11 Operating the Saw
direction of fall.
11.4.7 Felling normal, small diameter tree
A normal tree is felled with a felling cut and
stabilizing strap. This felling cut must be performed
if the tree diameter is less than the guide bar‟s
length.
► Shout a warning.
► Plunge the guide bar into the felling cut until it is
visible at the other side of the trunk, @ 11.4.5.
► Apply the spiked bumper behind the hinge and
use it as a pivot.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of stabilizing
strap.
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► 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.
11.4.8 Felling normal, large diameter tree
A normal tree is felled with a felling cut and stabilizing strap.
This felling cut must be performed if the tree diameter is
greater than the guide bar‟s length.
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2.
► Shout a warning.
► Apply the spiked bumper at the same height as the felling
cut and use it as a pivot.
► 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.
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