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on another tree. Note the natural felling
direction, which is dependent on the
slope and curvature characteristic of
the tree, wind direction and the number
of branches.
• In the case of sloping ground, stand
above the tree to be felled.
• Small trees, with a diameter of 15-18
cm, can usually be sawn off with one
cut.
• In case of trees with a larger diameter,
a notched cut and a back cut must be
implemented (siehe „
notch" and „
• If cutting and felling is being carried out
by two or more persons simultane-ously,
the distance between the felling and
cutting persons must be at least twice
the height of the tree to be fellled.
When felling trees, ensure that no other
persons are subject to hazards and that
no material damage is caused. If a tree
should come into contact with a power
line, the supply company must be in-
formed immediately.
• Dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, clips and
wires must be removed from the tree.
Do not fell any trees when
a strong or changing wind
is blowing, if the danger of
property damage exists or if
the tree could fall on electric
wires.
Immediately after termination of
the sawing procedure, remove the
ear protection so that you can hear
hooter and alarm signals.
1. Removal of branches:
Remove hanging branches by
positioning the cut from above
the branch. With removal of
3. Cutting
4. Felling back cut").
branches, never work higher than
shoulder level.
2. Escape area:
Remove the undergrowth around
the tree to ensure an easy escape.
The escape area (1) should be
around 45° either side behind the
planned felling direction (2).
3. Cutting notch (A):
Make a felling notch in the direc-
tion in which you wish the tree to
fall. Start with the bottom, horizon-
tal cut. The cut depth should be
around 1/3 of the trunk diameter.
This will prevent the saw chain
or the guard rails from jamming
when placing the second chamfer.
Now make a slanted saw cut from
above at an angle of roughly 45°
to meet exactly with the bottom
saw cut.
Never step in front of a tree
which is notched.
4. Felling back cut (B):
Make the back cut from the other
side of the log, where you stand
to the left of the log and saw with
the chainsaw pulling. The back cut
must run horizontally 5 cm above
the horizontal notched cut.
The back cut should be so deep
that the separation distance be-
tween the back cut and the notch
cutting line is at least 1/10 of the
trunk diameter. The part of the
stem not sawn through is called a
stay (felling gib). The stay prevents
the tree from turning and falling in
the wrong direction. Do not saw
through the stay.
5. As you approach the felling cut
on the stay the tree should start
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