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• DO NOT c ut d own a partially
fallen tree
with y our saw. Be extremely
cautious
with
partially fallen t rees t hat may bepoorly
supported.
When atree d oesn't
fall c om-
pletely,
set the s aw aside and p ull down the
tree w ith acable winch, block and t ackle,
or tractor.
CUTTING
A FALLEN
TREE
(BUCKING)
Bucking
is the term used for cutting a fallen
tree to the desired
log size.
_WARNING:
Donot standonthelog
being cut.
Any portion can roll causing
loss
of footing and control.
Do not stand downhill
of the log being cut.
IMPORTANT
POINTS
• Cut only one log at a time.
• Cut shattered
wood very carefully;
sharp
pieces of wood could be flung toward oper-
ator.
• Use a sawhorse
to cut small logs.
Never
allow another
person to hotd the log wMe
cutting and never hold the log with you r leg
or foot.
• Do not cut in an 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
,I_WARNING:
tf saw
becomes
pinched
or hung in a log, don't try to force it
out. You ca n lose control of the saw resulting
in injury and/or damage
to the saw. Stopthe
saw, drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the
cut until the saw can be removed easily.
Re-
start the saw and carefully
reenter thecut.
To
avoid
kickback
and chain damage,
do not
use a metal wedge.
Do not attempt to restart
your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.
Use a wed
e to remove
pinched
saw
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic
or
wooden
wedge
to force
cut open.
Overcutting
begins on thetop
side of thelog
with the bottom
of the saw against
the log.
When overcutting
use light downward
pres_
sure.
Overcutting
Undercutting
,1_ 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 oftheiog.
Thecompression
side of
the log is where
the pressure
of the log's
weight is concentrated.
First cut on compression
side of log
Second
out
Second cut
g
First cut on compression
side of log
BUCKING
WITHOUT
A
SUPPORT
• Overcut through
1/3 of the diarneter
of the
log.
• Roll the log over and finish with a second
overcut.
• Watch for logs with a compression
side to
prevent
the saw
from
pinching.
See
il-
lustrations
for cutting logs with a compres-
sion side.
BUCKING
USING
A LOG
OR
SUPPORT
STAND
• Remember
your first cut is always
onthe
compression
side of the tog.
(Refer
to the illustrations
below
for your
first and second cut)
• Your first
cut should
extend
1/3 of the
diameter
of the log.
• Finish with your second
cut.
Using a log for support
1st Cut
Undercutting
involves cutting on the under-
side of the log with top of saw against the log.
When
undercutting
use light upward
pres-
sure.
Hold saw firmly and maintain
controt.
The saw will tend to push back toward you.
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