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OPERATION
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BUCKING
Buckingiscuttinga fallentree tothe desired logsize.
TYPES OF CUTTING (Fig. 13)
• Overcutting - begin on the top side of the log with the
bottom of the saw chassis against the log;exert light
pressure downward.
• Undercutting-begin on the undersideofthetog withthe
top of the saw chassisagainst the log;exert light pres-
sure upward. During undercutting,the saw will tend to
push backat you,Be preparedforthis reaction and hold
the saw firmlyto maintain control,
Saw Chassis
BUCKING USING A SUPPORT (Fig. 15 & 16)
Anotherlogor a stand, suchas a sawhorse, may be used
as supportswhen bucking.
• Area A - Undemut 1/3 of the way throughthe log.
- Finishwith an ovetcut,
• Area B - Overcut 1/3 of theway throughthe log.
- Finishwith an undercut.
A_ -<----- B-------m_ -.<--A-_
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Figure 15
_ B _ .<--A--_
1st Cut 2nd Cut
Ovemut "_
Undercut
Figure 13
BUCKING ON THE GROUND (Fig. 14)
* Overcut with a 1/3 diameter cut.
• Roll log over and finish withan overcut.
Figure 14
Another Log
Figure 16
BUCKING TIPS
° CUt onlyone log at a time.
• Cut shattered wood verycarefully.Sharp pieces ofwood
couldbe flung toward the operator.
• Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never allow another
personto hold the log while cutting and never holdthe
logwith your leg or foot.
• Do not cut in an area where logs,limbs, and roots are
tangled such as ira bl6wndown area. Drag thelogs into
a clear area before cutting by pulling outexposed and
cleared logs first. '
• Give special attention to logsunder strainto preventthe
saw from pinching. Make the first cut on the pressure
side to relieve the stress on the log.
OPERATION SAFETY
BUCKING SAFETY
WARNING:
DO NOT STAND ON THE LOG BEING CUT,
ANY PORTION CAN ROLL CAUSING LOSS
OF FOOTING AND CONTROL,
NEVER TURN THE SAW UPSIDE DOWN TO
UNDERCUT. THE SAW CANNOT BE CON-
TROLLED IN THIS POSITION.
• Stay on uphill side of tree when cutting.
Use Common Sense
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Maintain Secure Footing