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Sawing Off Small Branches
Set your saw cut from top to bottom, as
illustrated below.
Be aware of early breaking of the branch
if you have underestimated the size and
weight.
Be completely aware of the falling cut
material
Sawing Off Larger Branches
For controlled sawing of larger branches,
first select a relief cut.
This – labelled a in the adjacent illustra-
tion – is made from below.
Saw a notch in the lower third of the
branch.
The actual length cut (b) is again made
from the top, as far as possible in line with
the first cut so that the two cuts meet.
Sawing Off Parts
For large/long branches, sawing off in parts is
recommended.
This is the only way to safely ensure the point
of impact of the cut material.
Clear away from the area in which you are
standing any parts that have already been cut
and are lying on the ground.
Sawing techniques
Be thoroughly aware of the danger of rebounding branches.
