Limbing A Fallen Tree - Toro 51138 Manual

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1. First cut
2. Second cut
5. Make a second cut to form a notch, starting the
cut at least 5 cm (2 inches) above and away
from the first cut (Figure
6. Make the back cut from the opposite side of the
notch and about 5 cm (2 inches) higher than the
bottom of the notch as shown in
Important:
Important: Stop the third cut
2.5 to 5.0 cm (1 to 2 inches) from the notch
to form a hinge between the cuts
15), which keeps the tree from falling in the
wrong direction or twisting as it falls.
Note:
As the back cut nears the hinge
15), the tree should begin to fall.
7. When the tree begins to fall, remove the chain
saw, shut it off, put it down, and retreat along the
path you determined in step 2.
Important:
If the tree begins to fall in an
undesired direction, immediately stop the
cut, shut off the chain saw, put the chain saw
down, and use a wedge to open the cut and
push the tree in the desired direction.
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3. Back cut
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Limbing a Fallen Tree

1. Grip the chain saw as shown in
2. Cut off the smaller limbs from the tree that are
not supporting its weight off the ground.
3. Cut the larger limbs that are support of the
weight of the tree from the bottom upward so
that the limbs do not pinch the saw blade
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