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Bucking
Bucking is cutting a fallen log into lengths. Make sure that you have a good footing and stand uphill of the log when
cutting on sloping ground. If possible, the log should be supported so that the end to be cut off is not resting on the
ground.
If the log is supported at both ends and you must cut in the middle, make downward cut halfway through
the log and then make the undercut. This will prevent the log from pinching the bar and chain. Be careful that the
chain does not cut into the ground when bucking as this causes rapid dulling of the chain.
WARNING. Do not touch protruding branches with the bar tip to prevent kickback.
1.
Use the metal gripping teeth to secure the saw onto the wood, before starting to cut. Use the gripping teeth as
a leverage point “X” while cutting.
Please see right figure.
2.
Reset the gripping teeth at a lower point when sawing thicker logs by pulling the chain saw slightly backwards,
until the gripping teeth release, and reposition at lower level to continue sawing. Do not remove the saw
completely from the wood.
3.
Log supported along entire length: cut from bottom under buck),being careful to avoid cutting into the ground
4.
Log supported on one end proceed as if using a saw-horse:
First, cut from bottom (under buck) 1/3 diameter of log to avoid splintering.
Second, cut from above (over buck) to meet first cut avoid pinching
5.
Log supported on both ends:
First, you must cut in the middle
Second, over buck 1/3 diameter of log to avoid splintering.
Third, under buck to meet first cut and avoid pinching.
Note: The best way to hold a log while bucking is to use a saw horse. When this is not possible, the log should
be raised and supported by limb stumps or by using supporting logs. Be sure the log being cut is securely
supported.
Please see figure right
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BUCKING USING A SAWHORSE
1. Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep the saw to the right of your body while cutting.
2. Keep the left arm as straight as possible.
3. Keep weight on both feet.
Please see figure right
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The machine should only be used under reliable support conditions. The machine should be held to the right
of the body, slightly distanced there from.
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The chain needs to be moving at full speed before coming into contact with the wood. When this has been
achieved, the machine should be fixed to the wood using dogs. During cutting this support should be used as
a lever.
1. Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep the saw to the right of your body while cutting.
