Husqvarna 316EL Owner's Manual page 31

FELLING
CUT
Basic Working Techniques
NOTCH
FELLING
DIRECTION
NOTCH
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Felling Cut - Trunk Diameter More than
Twice Guide Bar Length.
1. Cut a large, wide notch.
2. Cut a recess into center of notch.
IMPORTANT!
Always leave a hinge on both sides of center cut.
3. Saw around trunk with a pulling chain to complete
felling.
Felling Leaning Trees
1. Make two notches.The tip formed where the notches
meet should point toward the felling direction.
2. Make the felling cut straight from behind, a bit at a
time.
This method will slow the fall of the tree and allow you
to get clear.
CAUTION!
Excessively leaning trees
are under tension and
may split easely, causing
root end to rise up or be
thrown rearwards.