15
MS 380
English
When repositioning for the
next cut (2),
keep the guide bar fully engaged in the
kerf to keep felling cut straight – apply
the spiked bumper.
Last cut (3):
Apply the spiked bumper as for the
simple fan cut.
Do not cut through the hinge!
Plunge-cutting
Do not attempt plunge-cutting unless
you are experienced in this cutting
technique.
–
Use a low kickback chain and be
extremely cautious.
–
For heartwood cut.
–
For felling leaners.
–
For relieving cuts during bucking.
–
For DIY projects.
Begin cut by applying lower portion of
the guide bar nose (
4
) – do not use
upper portion because of risk of
kickback. Cut until depth of kerf is twice
the width of the guide bar.
Swing saw slowly (
5
) into plunge-cutting
position. Take care because of the
risk
of kickback or pushback
.
Make the plunge cut (
6
) very carefully.
Danger of pushback
.
Heartwood cut
Perform heartwood cut
–
if tree diameter is more than twice
the length of the guide bar.
–
if a large portion of heartwood
remains uncut on large diameter
trees.
–
on trees that are difficult to fell (oak,
beech), to prevent heartwood
splintering and maintain planned
direction of fall.
–
on soft deciduous trees to relieve
tension in lying log and prevent
slivers in the center of the hinge
being torn out of the log.
:
Begin plunge cut by inserting the
bar in the felling notch and then
enlarge the cut to both sides.
001BA149 KN
2
3
4
5
6
001BA154 KN
001BA089 LÄ
