Stihl MS 461 Rescue, Instruction Manual

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MS 461
English
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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