Stihl MS 261 C-M Instruction Manual page 14

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► Set the felling wedge (3)
Shout a second warning immediately before the
tree falls.
► Cut through the stabilizing strap, horizontal
level with the felling cut, with arms fully exten‐
ded
B) Thick trunks
Implement this felling cut when the trunk diame‐
ter is greater than the cutting length of the
machine.
1.
2.
3.
Shout a warning before starting the felling cut.
► Engage the spiked bumper at the height of the
felling cut and use this as the rotation point –
reposition the chainsaw as little as possible
► Tip of the guide bar must penetrate the wood
before the hinge (1) – guide the chainsaw
absolutely horizontally and swivel as widely as
possible
► Make the felling cut up to the hinge (2)
– Do not cut into the hinge
► Make the felling cut up to the stabilizing
strap (3)
– Do not cut into the stabilizing strap
The felling cut must be continued on the oppo‐
site side of the trunk.
Ensure that the second cut is at the same level
as the first cut.
► Plunge cut the felling cut
► Make the felling cut up to the hinge (4)
– Do not cut into the hinge
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► Make the felling cut up to the stabilizing
3.
strap (5)
– Do not cut into the stabilizing strap
► Set the felling wedge (6)
Shout a second warning immediately before the
tree falls.
► Cut through the stabilizing strap, horizontal
level with the felling cut, with arms fully exten‐
ded
4.8
A) Thin trunks
Implement this felling cut when the trunk diame‐
ter is smaller than the cutting length of the chain‐
4.
5.
saw.
► Plunge cut the guide bar into the trunk until it
exits on the other side
► Make the felling cut (E) towards the hinge (1)
– Cut horizontally
– Do not cut into the hinge
► Make the felling cut towards the holding strap
(2)
– Cut horizontally
– Do not cut into the holding strap.
4 Working Techniques
Felling Cut with Holding Strap
(Leaner)
6.
2.
1.
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