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Do not cut in a n area where logs, limbs,
and roots are tangled such as in a blown
down area. Drag the logs into a clear area
before cutting by pulling out exposed and
cleared logs first.
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING
WARNING:
If saw becomes
pinched or hung in a log, don’t try to force it
out. Youcan losecontrol of thesawresulting
in injury and/or damage tothe saw. Stop the
saw, driveawedge ofplastic orwood into the
cut until the sawcanbe removed easily. Re-
start thesawand carefully reenter thecut. To
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not
use ametal wedge. Do notattempt torestart
your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw
Turn saw
OFF
and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
Overcutting beginson thetop sideof thelog
with the bottom of the saw against the log.
When overcutting use l ight downward pres-
sure.
Overcutting Undercutting
Undercutting involves cutting on the under-
side ofthe logwith topof sawagainst thelog.
When undercutting use light upward pres-
sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.
The saw will tend to pus h back toward you.
WARNING:
Never turn sawupside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position.
Always make your first cut on the compres-
sion side ofthe log. The compression sideof
the log is where the pressure of the log’s
weight is concentrated.
Second cut
First cut on compression side of log
First cut on compression side of log
Second cut
BUCKING WITHOUT A
SUPPORT
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Overcut through
1/3
of the diameter of the
log.
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Roll the log over and finish with a second
overcut.
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Watch f or logs with a compression side to
prevent the saw from pinching. See il-
lustration for cutting logs with a c ompres-
sion side.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
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Remember your first cut is always on the
compression side of the log. (Refer to the
illustration below for your first and second
cut)
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Your first cut should extend
1/3
of the
diameter of the log.
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Finish with your se cond cut.
1
st
Cut
2
nd
Cut
Usingalogforsupport
2
nd
Cut
1
st
Cut
1
st
Cut
2
nd
Cut
Using a support stand
1
st
Cut
2
nd
Cut
Using a support stand
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 of the guide bar when limb-
ing orpruning. Allowing suchcontact canre-
sult in s erious injury.