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NOTE: Never cut through to the notch. Always leave a band of wood between the notch and back cut (ap-
proximately 2" (5 cm) or 1/10 the diameter of the tree). This is called “hinge” or “hingewood.” It controls the fall
of the tree and prevents slipping or twisting or shoot back of the tree off the stump.
On large diameter trees, stop the back cut before it is deep enough for the tree to either fall
or settle back on the stump. Then insert soft wooden or plastic wedges into the cut so they do
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As tree starts to fall, stop the chain saw and put it down immediately. Retreat along the
cleared path, but watch the action in case something falls your way.
OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
HINGE
2" (5 cm) OR 1/10 DIA
NOTCH -
APPROX. 1/3
DIAMETER OF
TRUNK
BACK CUT
2" (5 cm)
Hinge
Back Cut
Wedge
