Overcutting
Undercutting
Undercutting
involves cutting on the under-
side of the log with top of saw against the log.
When
undercutth_g
use light upward
pres-
sure.
Hold saw firmly and maintain
control
The saw will tend to push back toward you.
_.WARNING:
Never turn saw upside
down to undercut.
The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position.
Always
make your first cut on the compres-
sion side ofthe tog. The compression
sMe of
the log is where
the pressure
of the log's
weight
is concentrated.
First cut on comtaression
side of log
Second
cut
Second cut
First cut on compression
side of log
BUCKING
WITHOUT
A SUPPORT
• Overcut through
1/3 of the diameter
of the
log=
• Roll the log over and finish with a second
overout.
• Watch for logs with a compression
side to
prevent the saw from pinching. See illustra-
tion for cutting logs with a compression
side.
BUCKING
USING
A LOG
OR
SUPPORT
STAND
• Remember
your first cut is always
on the
compressions
side ofthe log. (Refer tothe
illustration
below for your first and second
cuts).
• Your
first
cut should
extend
1/3 of the
diameter
of the log.
• Finish with your second cut.
Using a log for support
2 nd Cut
,_
1st Cut
Using a support
stand
1st Cut
LIMBING
AND
PRUNING
_L, WARNING:
Be aiert for and guard
against kickback.
Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or objects
at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or
pruning.
Allowing such contact can result in
serious injury.
_,WARNING:
Never climb into atree
to limb or prune.
Do not stand on ladders,
platforms,
a log. or in any position which can
cause you to lose your balance or control of
the saw.
IMPORTANT
POINTS
• Work slowly,
keeping
both hands
firmly
gripped on the saw.
Maintain secure foot-
ing and balance.
• Watch
out for springpotes.
Springpoles
are small size limbs which can catch the
saw chain and whip toward you or pull you
off balance.
Use extreme
caution
when
cutting small size limbs.
• Be alert
for springback.
Watch
out for
branches
that are bent or under pressure.
Avoid being struck
by the branch
or the
saw when the tension in the wood fibers
is
released.
• Keep a clear work area.
Frequently
clear
branches
out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
LIMBING
• Always limbatreeafter
itis cutdown.
Only
then can limbing be done safely and prop-
erly.
• Leave
the larger
limbs
underneath
the
felled tree to support the tree as you work.
• Start at the base of the felled tree and work
toward
the
top,
cutting
branches
and
limbs.
Remove
small limbs with one cut.
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