Anyone occasionally use 48" bar/chain on a Stihl MS660?/ l MS 660?n

[cessna]

37 minutes ago, Rough Hewn said:

It’s called cs32 and cs33.
Tree felling over 380mm and wind blown trees.
Yes this situation is covered.
Please don’t try what you’re suggesting.

Thanks for the course numbers

[spuddog0507]

2 hours ago, cessna said:

Many thanks, no I have not been on a course as you mention, never knew such a course existed especially   one that ACTUALLY cuts up a 48"plus tree on a steep bank,lying sideways  on to the bank,so one has to be taught how to deal with "preventing a runaway 48"plus trunk" as well as cutting up the trunkh,really dangerous situations,and as you say one false judgement causing ones  death or someone elses.  Thank you and everyones  replies to my thread. 

No need for sarcasem you asked a question i gave you a honest down to earth answer but you obviously dont know what your doing as you didnt even know the a windblow course exsisted, you could actually do the course your site on your tree, then next time you might know what your doing, good luck lad, and do your self a favour have some one else on site with first aid expieriance you may need it, readl the other posts from the guys with some expierance and take on board what they are saying it may help you,

Edited November 15, 2020 by spuddog0507
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[spuddog0507]

1 hour ago, Rough Hewn said:

It’s called cs32 and cs33.
Tree felling over 380mm and wind blown trees.
Yes this situation is covered.
Please don’t try what you’re suggesting.

Its not cs32 and 33, but you can not do a winblown ticket untill you have done cs32 felling trees over 380mm, windblown is cs34 singular and cs35 is multiple windblown, cs33 is felling large trees over 750mm but not many of then done in this day and age, i only know one old guy (who is older than me) that has done cs33, but what ever he does work wise he can do it backwards in the dark on a foggy night and it would be better done than most others in daylight,

[cessna]

1 hour ago, spuddog0507 said:

No need for sarcasem you asked a question i gave you a honest down to earth answer but you obviously dont know what your doing as you didnt even know the a windblow course exsisted, you could actually do the course your site on your tree, then next time you might know what your doing, good luck lad, and do your self a favour have some one else on site with first aid expieriance you may need it, readl the other posts from the guys with some expierance and take on board what they are saying it may help you,

Their was no sarcasm what so ever intended in my reply to your help and suggestions on such a serious matter.

[Mike Hill]

Just go and buy yourself a long bar,they are safer to use than a short bar anyhow.

 

You will be in greater danger removing the limbs on a fallen hardwood sitting on steep ground than you will be from cross cutting them .A long bar will mean you stay on the top side all the time,cut yourself some wedges from a branch to hammer in above your cut to keep it open.

 

Experience is what you need for this task,tickets don't mean much.

[cessna]

I say again many thanks for all your suggestions, much appreciated, thats why this forum is so useful?   

[Stubby]

5 hours ago, cessna said:

Many thanks, no I have not been on a course as you mention, never knew such a course existed especially   one that ACTUALLY cuts up a 48"plus tree on a steep bank,lying sideways  on to the bank,so one has to be taught how to deal with "preventing a runaway 48"plus trunk" as well as cutting up the trunkh,really dangerous situations,and as you say one false judgement causing ones  death or someone elses.  Thank you and everyones  replies to my thread. 

Also you should change your user name to " One " ?

[Bigkev]

Got 660 good for big jobs not for full day work 

 

[Jonny H]

It should have the power if you don’t lean on the bumper spikes too hard. My biggest concern would be getting enough oil to the bar and chain. 

[Lowestoft Firewood]

Chuck a full skip chain on, that'll help massively