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With outstretched arms, cut through the stabilizing strap
horizontally from outside at the same level as the felling
cut.
The tree falls.
12.3.9 Felling a small diameter leaner
A leaner is felled with a felling cut and holding strap. This felling
cut must be performed if the tree diameter is less than the
guide bar's length.
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Shout a warning.
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Plunge the guide bar into the felling cut until it is visible at
the other side of the trunk, @ 12.3.5.
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Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
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Enlarge felling cut in direction of holding strap.
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Shout a warning.
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12.3.10Felling a large diameter leaner
A leaner is felled with a felling cut and holding strap. This felling
cut must be performed if the tree diameter is greater than the
guide bar's length.
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With arms outstretched, cut through the holding strap from
outside at a downward angle.
The tree falls.
Shout a warning.
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Apply the spiked bumper behind the holding strap at the
same height as the felling cut and use it as a pivot.
Hold the saw horizontally and swing it into the felling cut as
far as possible.
Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
Enlarge felling cut in direction of holding strap.
Move to the other side of the tree.
Apply the spiked bumper behind the hinge at the same
height as the felling cut and use it as a pivot.
Hold the saw horizontally and swing it into the felling cut as
far as possible.
Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
Enlarge felling cut in direction of holding strap.
12 Operating the Saw
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MSA 120 C