The hinge wood keeps the tree from twisting and falling in the wrong direction. Do not cut
through the hinge.
• As the felling gets close to the hinge, the tree should begin to fall. If there is any chance
that the tree may not fall in desired direction or it may rock back and bind the saw chain,
stop cutting before the felling back cut is complete and use wedges of wood, plastic or
aluminium to open the cut and drop the tree along the desired line of fall.
• When the tree begins to fall, remove the chain saw from the cut, stop the motor, put the
chain saw down, then use the retreat path planned. Be alert for overhead limbs falling
and watch your footing.
List of Main Parts
Fig.: Felling cuts
90 I 91
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