• When the log is supported on both ends, cut
1/3 of that diameter from the top overbuck,
then make the finished cut by underbucking
the lower 2/3 to meet the first cut (Fig 32)
FIG. 32
BUCKING A LOG
1ST CUT OVERBUCK (1/3 DIAMETER)
TO AVOID SPLINTERING
2ND CUT UNDERBUCK (2/3 DIAMETER) TO
MEET 1ST CUT (TO AVOID PINCHING)
• When bucking on a slope, always stand on the
uphill side of the log (Fig 33)
FIG. 33
BUCKING ON A SLOPE
STAND ON UPHILL SIDE
WHEN CUTTING BECAUSE
LOG MAY ROLL
• To maintain complete control when cutting
through, release the cutting pressure near the
end of the cut without relaxing the grip on the
chainsaw handles
• Don't let the chain contact the ground
• After completing the cut, wait for the saw
chain to stop before you move the chainsaw
• Always stop the motor before moving from
tree to tree
Chainsaw Model CS1500-091
Operating the Chainsaw
Sharpening with PowerSharp®
WARNING: PowerSharp should not
be used in the presence of exposed,
extremely flammable materials such as
gasoline and acetylene.
CAUTION: Sharpening with the
PowerSharp system produces low energy
sparks.
CAUTION: The PowerSharp integrated
sharpening system is for use only with
PowerSharp chain. Never attempt to
sharpen other chain with the integrated
sharpener. Damage to the chain and
sharpener will occur.
INTRODUCTION TO POWERSHARP
This chainsaw is equipped with the PowerSharp
integrated sharpening system, a fast and easy
way to sharpen chain on the saw It is time to
sharpen the saw chain when cuts take longer
or the wood chips become smaller, turning the
saw to dust in extreme cases
SHARPENING THE CHAIN
IMPORTANT: PowerSharp chain uses
unique top-sharpening cutters and
can only be sharpened with a genuine
PowerSharp sharpener.
• With the saw at full speed, lightly lift the
PowerSharp lever for 3–5 seconds (Fig 34)
Sparks will be visible when the cutters are in
contact with the sharpening stone
FIG. 34
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