In most cases, simply tying the rope to some healthy branches.

Jan 17, Learn how to cut a tree with a chainsaw safely.

So, how do you get started?

We'll walk you through the appropriate steps of tree felling with proper tree cutting tools. For additional a. Aug 18, Cut at a downward angle of 70 degrees until you reach a depth of ¼ to 1/3 of the tree. For the second cut, you will need to saw upward at a degree angle until it meets with the first cut.

These two cuts result in a degree notch, where the other two notches result in a degree notch. Dec 20, The cutting procedure for felling a tree with chainsaw begins with a “hinge cut” which is a roughly degree cut (30 degrees at the bottom and 60 degrees at the top) made into the side of the tree in the direction you want it to fall.

The rule of thumb is to cut it to a depth of anywhere between 1/5th and 1/3rd the diameter of the tree/5(8). the bark, use an ax to trim the bark away from the area to be cut.

Insert a wedge or wedges to prevent the cut (kerf) from closing tightly and pinching the bar. Understanding directional pressures- or binds- is important for safe and effi cient cutting. These binds determine bucking techniques and bushdig.bar Size: 1MB. Start a bore cut at the normal level for a back cut, again using the lower quadrant of the bar. Bore straight in, leaving enough hinge wood for the size of the tree.

Walk the saw back, cutting approximately half the tree and leaving sufficient holding wood in back. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side. Use a release cut from the back side.