Stihl MS 361, Instruction Manual

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► Make the felling cut up to the stabilizing
strap (3)
–
Do not cut into the stabilizing strap
The felling cut must be continued on the oppo‐
site side of the trunk.
Ensure that the second cut is at the same level
as the first cut.
► Plunge cut the felling cut
► Make the felling cut up to the hinge (4)
–
Do not cut into the hinge
► Make the felling cut up to the stabilizing
strap (5)
–
Do not cut into the stabilizing strap
001BA274 KN
6.
► Set the felling wedge (6)
Shout a second warning immediately before the
tree falls.
► Cut through the stabilizing strap, horizontal
level with the felling cut, with arms fully exten‐
ded
4.8 Felling Cut with Holding Strap
(Leaner)
A) Thin trunks
Implement this felling cut when the trunk diame‐
ter is smaller than the cutting length of the chain‐
saw.
001BA265 KN
1. 2.
► Plunge cut the guide bar into the trunk until it
exits on the other side
► Make the felling cut (E) towards the hinge (1)
–
Cut horizontally
–
Do not cut into the hinge
► Make the felling cut towards the holding strap
(2)
–
Cut horizontally
–
Do not cut into the holding strap.
001BA266 KN
Shout a second warning immediately before the
tree falls.
► With outstretched arms, cut through the hold‐
ing strap at a downward angle from outside.
B) Thick trunks
001BA267 KN
1.
2. 3.
4.
5. 6.
Perform this felling cut when the tree diameter is
greater than the cutting length of the chainsaw.
► Engage the spiked bumper behind the holding
strap and use it as a pivot – avoid reposition‐
ing the chainsaw more than necessary.
► The guide bar nose enters the wood (1) before
it reaches the hinge – hold the chainsaw hori‐
zontally and swing it as far as possible.
–
Do not cut into the holding strap or hinge.
► Make the felling cut up to the hinge (2)
–
Do not cut into the hinge
► 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 oppo‐
site side of the trunk.
Ensure that the second cut is at the same level
as the first cut.
► Engage the spiked bumper behind the hinge
and use this as the rotation point – reposition
the chainsaw as little as possible
English 4 Working Techniques
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