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Second cut
First cut on compression side of log
First cut on compression side of log
Second cut
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
S Overcut through
1/3
of th e diameter o f the
log.
S Roll the log ov er and finish with a second
overcut.
S Watch for logs wi th a compression side to
pr event the saw fr om pinching. See illustra-
tion for cutting logs with a compression side.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUP-
PORT ST AND
S Remember your first cut is a lways on the
com pr ess ion s ide of the log. (Refer t o the i l-
lustration below for your first and second
cut s ) .
S Yo ur first cut should extend
1/3
of the
diameter of the log .
S Finish with your second cut.
1
st
Cut
2
nd
Cut
Using a log for support
2
nd
Cut
1
st
Cut
1
st
Cut
2
nd
Cut
Using a support stand
1
st
Cut
2
nd
Cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING:
Be alert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or ob-
jects at the nose ofthe guide bar whenlimb-
ing o rpruning. Allowing suchcontactcanre-
sult in serious injury.
WARNING:
Neverclimbintoatreeto
limb or prune. Do not stand onladders, plat-
forms, a log, or in any position which can
cause you to lose your balance or control of
the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot-
ing and balance.
S Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme
caution when cutting small size limbs.
Slender material may catch the saw chain
and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
S Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw when thetension in the woodfibers is
released.
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
LIMBING
S Alwayslimbatreeafteritis cutdown. Only
then can limbing be donesafely andprop-
erly.
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree tosupportthe treeas youwork.
S Start atbase of thefelled treeand workto-
ward the top, cutting branches and limbs.
Remove small limbs with one cut.
S Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch y ou are cutting.
S Remove larger, supporting branches with
thecuttingtechniquesdescribed inBUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
S Always use an overcut to cut small and
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause limbs to fall and pinch saw.
PRUNING
WARNING:
Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branchesarehigherthan yourshoulder. Get
a professional to do the job.