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use ametal wedge. Donot attempt torestart
your saw when it is pinched orhung i n a log.
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw
Turn saw
OFF
and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
Overcutting begi nson thetop sideof thelog
with the bottom of the saw against the log.
When overcutting use light downward pres-
sure.
Overcutting Undercutting
Undercutting involves cutting on the under-
side of thelog with top ofsawagainst thelog.
When undercutting use light upward pres-
sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.
The saw will tend to push 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. Thecompression 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 t he
log.
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Roll the log over and finish with a second
overcut.
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Watch for logs with acompression side to
prevent the saw from pinching. See il-
lustration for cutting logs with a compres-
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 theillustration below for yourfirst
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 second 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
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.
WARNING:
Never climb into atree
to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,
platforms, alog, or in any position which can
cause you to lose your balance or control of
the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
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Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot-
ing and balance.
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Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles
are small size limbs which can catch the
saw chain andwhip toward you or pull you
off balance. Use extreme caution when
cutting small size limbs.
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Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the