Fieldmann FZP 70105-0 Manual page 16

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Operation
4. Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and wire from tree where you will make felling cuts.
5. Stay on uphill side when felling tree. Tree could roll or slide downhill after falling.
Felling procedure
Felling notch (fig. 1 1)
A properly placed felling notch will determine direction tree will fall , place felling notch on side of tree in direction
you want tree to fall , follow directions below to create a felling notch.
1. Make lower notch cut as close to ground as possible. Hold saw to guide bar is horizontal, cut 1/3 the
diameter of tree truck. Note: always make this horizontal lower notch cut first. If you make this cut second,
tree can pinch chain or guide bar.
2. Start upper notch cut the same distance above first cut as first cut is deep.
Example: if lower notch cut is 20 centimeters deep, start upper notch cut 20 centimeters above it, cut down
ward at 45º angle, the upper notch cut should meet end of lower notch cut
3. Remove tree trunk wedge created by notching cuts.
3rd Cut - Felling Cut
Retreat Path
Retreat Path
Fig. 1 0
Hinge
Direction of Fall
Fig. 1 1
Direction of Fall
Tree
2nd Cut - Upper Notch Cut
1st Cut - Lower Notch Cut
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