On Tue, 01 Nov 2005 13:05:38 +0000, Scotty wrote:

Pete, I usually put the cable on BEFORE I start cutting.

You may want to adopt this method.

Unnecessary, if you use a open face cut, and wedges. The hinge won't
break until the tree hits the ground. It's much safer and more accurate.

Checkout page 19.

www.stihl.co.uk/pdf/chainsaw.pdf