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startthesawandcarefullyreenterthecut. To
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not
useametalwedge. Donotattempttorestart
your sawwhen itis pinchedor hunginalog.
Use a wedge to remove p inched saw
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
Overcutting begins on the top side of the log
with the bottom of the saw against the log.
When overcutting use light downward pres-
sure.
Overcutting
Undercutting
Undercuttinginvolvescuttingontheunder-
sideofthelogwithtopofsawagainstthelog.
When undercutting use light upward pres-
sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.
The saw will tend to push back toward you.
WARNING: Never turnsawupside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position.
Always make your first cut onthe compres-
sionsideofthelog. Thecompressionsideof
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 S UPPORT
S Overcut through 1/3of the diameterof the
log.
S Roll the log over and finish with a second
overcut.
S Watch for logswith acompression sideto
prevent the saw from pinching. S ee il-
lustrationsforcuttinglogswithacompres-
sion side.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
S Remember your first cut is always on the
compression side of the log.
(Refer to the illustrations below for your
first and second cut)
S Your first cut should extend
1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
S 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 tocontact any ot her branches or objects
at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or
pruning. Allowing such contact can result in
serious injury .
WARNING: Neverclimb i ntoatreeto
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat-
forms,alog,orinany po sitionwhich cancause
you to l ose your b al ance or con trolof thesaw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Work slowly , keeping both hands firmly
gripped on t he saw . Maintain secure f ooting
and balance.
S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are
small size limbs which can catch the saw
chain a ndwhiptowardyouorpullyouoffbal-
ance. Use extreme caution when cutting
small size l imbs or slender material.
S Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches thatare bentor und erpressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw whenthetensioninthewoodfibers is
released.
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
LIMBI NG
S Alwayslimbatreeafteritiscutd own. Only
then canlimbingbe donesafely andprop-
erly.