Important Points - Poulan Pro 220 Manual De Instrucciones

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
Sucking is the term used for cutting a fallen
tree to the desired log size.
_WARNING: Donotstand onthelog
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.
• Usea sawhorsetocut smalllogs. Neverab
low another person to hold the log while out-
ting and never hold the log with your 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
41_WARNING: ff saw becomes
pinched or hung in a log, don't try to force it
out. Youca n lose control of the saw resultiog
in injury and/or damage to the saw. Stop the
saw, drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the
cut until the saw can be removed easily. Re-
start thesaw and carefully reenter thecut. To
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not
use a metatwedge. Do not attempt to restart
your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.
Use a wed • to remove pinched 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 overcuttiog use light downward pres-
sure.
Overcutting Undercutting
Undercuttinginvolves 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 control
The saw will tend to push back toward you.
_ WARNING: Never turn saw egside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position.
Always make your first cut on the compres-
sion side of thelog. Thecompression side of
the log is where the pressure of the log's
weight is concentrated.
First cut on compression side of log
%.
Second cut
Second cut
First cut on compression side of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A
SUPPORT
• Overcut through 1/3of the diameter of the
log.
• Roll the log over and finish with a second
overcut.
• W_ch for logs with a compression side to
preventthe 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
compression side of the log.
(Refer to the illustration below for your first
and second cut
• Your frst cut shoud extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
• Finish with your second cut.
Using a log for support
" I st Cut
% 1st Cut
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