Remington POLE SAW 8FT Manual page 16

OPERATING I.
CHAIN SAW!
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Make lower notch cut as close to ground as possible. Hold saw so guide bar is
horizontal. Cut 1/3 the diameter of tree trunk (see Figure 13). Note: Always
make this horizontal lower notch cut first. If you make this cut second, tree can
pinch chain or guide bar.
Start upper notch cut the same distance above first cut as first cut is deep.
Example: If lower notch cut is eight inches deep, start upper notch cut eight
inches above it. Cut downward at 45 ° angle. The upper notch cut should meet
end of lower notch cut (see Figure 13).
Remove tree trunk wedge created by notching cuts.
Felling Cut
1. Make felling cut two inches higher than lower notch cut and on opposite side of
i tree (see Figure 13). Keep felling cut parallel to lower notch cut.
' 2. Cut towards notch.
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WARNING
Do not cut all the way through tree. Leave about two inches of tree
diameter uncut directly behind felling notch (see Figure 13). This
uncut portion acts as a hinge, The hinge helps keep tree from
twisting and falling in wrong direction.
) Direction of Fall
3rd Cut - Felling Cut Hinge
, /2 Inches .._ I .-. / "_ iii cCcutUpper
2Inches :"-'_'____, NotcChUtuLower
Figure 13 - Felling A Tree
3. As felling cut nears hinge, tree should begin to fall. Note: If needed, drive
wedges into felling cut to control direction of fall. If tree settles back and
pinches chain, drive wedges into felling cut to remove saw. Only use wedges
made of wood, plastic, or aluminum. Never use wedge made of steel. This could
cause kickback and damage to chain.
4. When tree begins to fall, quickly
• remove saw from felling cut
• release trigger to turn saw off
• put saw down
• exit area using retreat path
WARNING
Be alert for falling overhead limbs. Watch your footing while
exiting area.
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