Operators Manual

MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C
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N Start felling cut using plunge-cut
method.
N Enlarge felling cut as far as
hinge(4).
– Do not cut into the hinge.
N Enlarge felling cut as far as
stabilizing strap(5).
– Do not cut into the stabilizing strap.
N Insert a felling wedge(6).
Shout a second warning immediately
before the tree falls.
N Holding the saw with outstretched
arms, cut through the stabilizing
strap horizontally at the same level
as the felling cut.
Felling Cut with Holding Strap (Leaner)
A)Small diameter trees
Perform this felling cut when the tree
diameter is smaller than the length of the
guide bar.
N Plunge the guide bar into the trunk
until it emerges at the other side.
N Enlarge the felling cut(E) in
direction of hinge(1).
– Cut horizontally.
– Do not cut into the hinge.
N Enlarge the felling cut in direction of
holding strap(2).
– Cut horizontally.
– Do not cut into the holding strap.
Shout a second warning immediately
before the tree falls.
N Cut through the holding strap at a
downward angle from outside with
outstretched arms.
6.
001BA274 KN
1.
2.
001BA265 KN
001BA266 KN