Stihl MS 500i Instruction Manual page 20

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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,
11.5.5.
► 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.
► 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 stabi‐
lizing strap horizontally from outside at the
same level as the felling cut.
The tree falls.
11.5.8 Felling normal, large diameter tree
A normal tree is felled with a felling cut and stabi‐
lizing strap. This felling cut must be performed if
the tree diameter is greater than the guide bar's
length.
► Shout a warning.
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1.
2.
► 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.
3.
► 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 stabi‐
lizing strap horizontally from outside at the
same level as the felling cut.
The tree falls.
11.5.9
A leaner is felled with a felling cut and holding
strap. This felling cut must be performed if the
tree diameter is less than the guide bar's length.
► Shout a warning.
11 Operating the Saw
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2.
3.
Felling a small diameter leaner
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