Execute Felling Cut and Retreat

What happens here

The video starts with the operator making the final 'felling cut' (also known as the 'back cut') on the opposite side of the tree from the undercut. This cut should be made horizontally, slightly above the horizontal plane of the undercut. Do not cut completely through the tree; instead, leave a hinge of wood (typically about 1/10th of the tree's diameter) between the felling cut and the undercut. This hinge is vital for guiding the tree. As the cut progresses, the tree will begin to lean, creak, or show signs of movement. The operator in the video demonstrates excellent safety practice by quickly removing the ECHO chainsaw from the cut at the 0:03.900 mark, engaging the chain brake or turning it off, and immediately retreating along the pre-planned escape path, while observing the tree's fall.

Goal: Safely sever the tree, allowing it to fall in the predetermined direction, and move to a safe distance.