Use and Care Manual

OPERATION DCS-2500TN
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Felling a Tree
Do not attempt to fell a tree until you have an understanding of
the risks and how to avoid them. Serious injury could occur to
the operator or bystanders while felling a tree.
A falling tree can seriously damage
anything it may hit - a car, a house,
a fence, a power line, or another
tree. There are ways to make a
tree fall where you want it, so first
decide where that is!
Before cutting, clear the area
around the tree. You will need
good footing while working and
you should be able to work the saw
without hitting any obstacles.
Next, select a path of retreat.
When the tree begins to fall you
should retreat away from the
direction of fall at a 45-degree
angle and at least 3 m (10 feet)
from the trunk to avoid the trunk
kicking back over the stump.
Begin the cut on the side to
which the tree is to fall.
• Notch: 1/3 of diameter and
30
o
to 45
o
angle
• Back cut: 2.5 to 5 cm higher
• Uncut hinge wood: 1/10 of
diameter
45°
45°
3 m (10 feet)
Direction of fall
First cut
Notch
Second cut
One-third tree diameter
5 cm (2 in.)
Felling cut
Hinge
5 cm (2 in.)