Stihl MS 260 Notice D'emploi page 21

English
D
D = Felling cut
Conventional and open-face technique:
: Begin 1 to 2 inches (2,5 to 5 cm)
higher than center of felling notch.
: Cut horizontally towards the felling
notch.
: Leave approx.1/10 of diameter
uncut. This is the hinge.
: Do not cut through the hinge - you
could lose control of the direction of
the fall.
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Drive wedges into the felling cut where
necessary to control the fall.
!
Warning!
If the tip of the bar contacts a wedge, it
D
may cause kickback. Wedges should be
of wood or plastic - never steel, which
can damage the chain.
E
E
E = Hinge
: Helps control the falling tree.
: Do not cut through the hinge – you
could lose control of the direction of
the fall.
MS 260