Makita EA3600F Original Instruction Manual page 7

45 o
cutting down the tree.
2 1 /
2
o
45
cutting down area
Direction of hanging - loose or dry branches - height of the
tree - natural overhang - is the tree rotten?
Start with the strongest root. First do the vertical and then the
horizontal cut.
The notch (A) determines the direction of fall and guides the
the tree above the bottom edge of the notch (D). The cut must be
The
otherwise the tree will fall without any control. Insert felling wedges in time.
Secure the cut only with wedges made of plastic or aluminium. Do not use iron
wedges. If the saw hits an iron wedge the chain can be seriously damaged or
torn.
When cutting down a tree always stay sidewards of the falling tree.
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