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OPERATION
A falling tree can seriously damage
anything it may hit - a car, a house,
a fence, a power line, or another
tree. There are ways to make a
tree fall where you want it, so first
decide where that is!
Before cutting, clear the area
around the tree. You will need
good footing while working and
you should be able to work the saw
without hitting any obstacles.
Next, select a path of retreat.
When the tree begins to fall you
should retreat away from the
direction of fall at a 45-degree
angle and at least 3 m (10 feet)
from the trunk to avoid the trunk
kicking back over the stump.
Begin the cut on the side to
which the tree is to fall.
• Notch: 1/3 of diameter and
o
o
30
to 45
angle
• Back cut: 2.5 to 5 cm higher
• Uncut hinge wood: 1/10 of
diameter
44
Direction of fall
5 cm (2 in.)
First cut
Notch
Second cut
One-third tree diameter
DCS-2500T
3 m (10 feet)
45°
45°
Hinge
Felling cut
5 cm (2 in.)
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