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Felling
How to Use the Chainsaw
Felling is the type of cut used to cut down trees. Whereas it may be possible to cut down small trees
(6-7 inches in diameter) with a single straight through cut, larger trees require a felling cut.
If this type of cut is made it is performed in two stages. The first stage is the notching cut which
determines the direction the tree will fall. The second stage is the felling cut which weakens the tree
trunk and causes it to fall.
Felling Cut
Notching Cut
Direction of Fall
B
A
WARNING!
A repeat path (A) should be planned and cleared as necessary before cuts are
started. The retreat path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line
of fall, as illustrated above.
WARNING!
If felling a tree on sloping ground, the chain saw operator should keep on the
uphill side of the terrain, as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled.
NOTE!
Direction of fall (B) is controlled by the notching cut. Before any cuts are made, consider the
location of larger branches and natural lean of the tree to determine the way the tree will fall (1a).
1a
