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MS 290, MS 310, MS 390
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B) Thick trunks
Perform this felling cut when the tree
diameter is greater than the cutting
length of the chainsaw.
N
Engage the spiked bumper behind
the holding strap and use it as a
pivot – avoid repositioning the
chainsaw more than necessary.
N
The guide bar nose enters the
wood (1) before it reaches the hinge
– hold the chainsaw horizontally and
swing it as far as possible.
–
Do not cut into the holding strap or
hinge.
N
Make the felling cut up to the
hinge (2)
–
Do not cut into the hinge
N
Make the felling cut up to the
holding strap (3)
–
Do not cut into the holding strap.
The felling cut must be continued on the
opposite side of the trunk.
Ensure that the second cut is at the
same level as the first cut.
N
Engage the spiked bumper behind
the hinge and use this as the
rotation point – reposition the
chainsaw as little as possible
N
Tip of the guide bar must penetrate
the wood before the holding strap
(4) – guide the chainsaw absolutely
horizontally and swivel as widely as
possible
N
Make the felling cut up to the
hinge (5)
–
Do not cut into the hinge
N
Make the felling cut up to the
holding strap (6)
–
Do not cut into the holding strap.
Shout a second warning immediately
before the tree falls.
N
With outstretched arms, cut through
the holding strap at a downward
angle from outside.
001BA267 KN
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001BA268 KN