1. Cut on the pull stroke approximately 1/3 through the
trunk.
2. Cut through the remaining part of the trunk on the
push stroke until the two kerfs touch.
WARNING: If the saw chain gets trapped in
the trunk, stop the motor! Do not try to pull
the product free. If you do, there is a risk of
injury when the product suddenly breaks
free. Use a lever to open up the cut and free
the product.
To use the tree felling technique
WARNING: You must have much
experience to fell a tree. Operators without
experience must not fell trees.
To keep a safe distance
1. Make sure that persons around you keep a safe
distance at a minimum of 2 1/2 tree lengths.
2. Make sure that no person is in the risk zone before
or during felling.
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To calculate the felling direction
1. Examine in which direction it is necessary for the
tree to fall. The goal is to fell it in a position where
you can limb and cut the trunk easily. It is also
important that you are stable on your feet and can
move about safely.
WARNING: Let the tree fall in its natural
fall direction if it is not possible or
dangerous to fell it differently.
2. Examine the natural fall direction of the tree. For
example the tilt and bend of the tree, wind direction,
the location of the branches and weight of snow.
3. Examine if there are obstacles, for example other
trees, power lines, roads and/or buildings around.
4. Look for signs of damage and rot in the stem.
WARNING: Rot in the stem can mean a
risk that the tree falls before you
complete the cutting.
5. Make sure the tree has no damaged or dead
branches that can break off and hit you during
felling.
6. Do not let the tree fall onto a different tree. It is
dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is a
high accident risk. See
page 22 .
WARNING: During critical felling
operations, lift your hearing protection
immediately when the sawing is
complete. It is important that you hear
sounds and warning signals.
To free a trapped tree on
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